Riding Makes A Positive Impact
Not-for-profit support group IMPACT Community Services has launched a program in Kingaroy to help people living with mental health challenges to feel less isolated.
Prize Pullet Steals The Show
The Murgon and District Bantam Club held its 6th Bantam Show in the Poultry Pavilion at the Murgon Showgrounds on Sunday.
Patients Can Now Breathe Easier
Kingaroy Hospital has received a key piece of equipment thanks to the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary and the local community.
Bequest Boosts Kilkivan Project
A bequest by a Kilkivan woman has boosted efforts by the not-for-profit Kilkivan & District Community Care Association to implement its Rise & Shine Ageing-in-Place Project.
Council Pair Visits Yarraman
Toowoomba councillors James O’Shea and Kerry Shine – part of the team assigned to look after the TRC’s “north zone” – spent last Friday visiting Yarraman.
Young Eagles Fly High In Toowoomba
South Burnett Rugby League is ecstatic about the results of their two U13s Eagles sides which travelled to Toowoomba at the weekend to compete in the Walker Weekend Challenge.
Community Digs Deep For Hospital
A health emergency two years ago prompted a fundraising campaign which has resulted in several pieces of specialised equipment being donated to Kingaroy Hospital.
Fire Tower’s Condition To Be Assessed
The Jimna Forest Action Group Inc has advised that another assessment of the condition of the historic Jimna Fire Tower will be carried later this month.
$200,000 Boost For Club
The Kingaroy RSL Club has received a $200,000 grant to put towards its major kitchen renovations.
Heritage Looks Back On A Big Year
Volunteers from 25 not-for-profit groups gathered together in Nanango on Tuesday evening to be congratulated for their successful Heritage grant applications over the past 12 months.
Haven For Young People Opens
Haven House Kingaroy – a housing project which aims to address the housing crisis for at-risk youth in the South Burnett – was officially opened on Tuesday.
BIEDO Reflects On A Busy Year
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation – better known as BIEDO – is looking for two representatives from the North Burnett to fill membership vacancies.
Wondai Parkrun Turns Eight!
Wondai parkrun celebrated its eighth birthday on Saturday, but the community event was a bit more “eventful” than organisers had originally planned.
Men’s Shed Raffle Results
The newly formed Wondai and District Men’s Shed would like to thank all the businesses which generously supported their recent multi-draw raffle.
Girls Enjoy Lightning Visit
The Sunshine Coast Lightning netball club recently hosted a group of young girls from Cherbourg State School at the club’s home ground, UniSC Arena at Sippy Downs.
Draft Returns With Great Success
More than 200 competitors took part in last month’s three-day Nanango Campdraft, the first draft held at Nanango Showgrounds for three years.
Boost For Nanango Sports Fields
The Nanango Sporting Association’s project to provide disability toilets at the Alan Downie Sports Fields has taken another big jump forward.
Cadets March Out Of 2024
Nanango’s 177 Army Cadet Unit held its annual march out parade at Nanango State High School recently to wrap up another year of activities.
Maidenwell Lights Up For Christmas
Maidenwell’s annual Christmas celebrations are going to be a lot brighter this year, thanks to the support of a local business and two community groups.
New Look For Churchyard Shop
Nanango’s popular Churchyard Shop reopened recently with a new look.
