Student Wins National Prize
St John’s Lutheran School student Charlotte Landherr has won first prize in a national writing competition.
Firies Get Ready … Are You?
Malar-Booie Rural Fire Brigade now has some of the latest communication technology on board, just in time for the official start of Queensland’s bushfire season.
Proston’s History Lives On
Two new books detailing special pieces of Proston’s history have now gone on sale.
Long-Lost Medals Return Home
Vietnam veteran Athol Millar, from Blackbutt, could hardly believe it when he was told his service medals had been found after being missing for 36 years.
JPs Happy To Be Back
The Queensland Justices Association’s South Burnett branch is happy to be back meeting after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Police Committee Turns 30
The Kingaroy Community Police Consultative Committee marked its 30th anniversary last month, making it one of the longest-serving police liaison committees in Queensland.
Nanango P&C Says Thanks
Noticed the electronic sign outside Nanango State School in Drayton Street?
Theatre Company Ready To Go!
The COVID-19 pandemic has put most South Burnett community groups temporarily out of action … but while some have ground to a standstill, others have been using the lockdown in highly productive ways.
Pandemic Upsets Heritage Schedule
The schedule for Heritage Nanango’s annual community grants program will be altered slightly this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Welcome Back To School!
It was “back to school” on Monday across Queensland with in-classroom learning resuming for students in all years
Reunions Draw Crowds To Ringsfield
Nanango enjoyed what could well be the town’s last carefree day for awhile last Saturday when two reunions were celebrated in the grounds of Ringsfield House.
Lifesaver Available At Nanango
Heritage Bank in Nanango has placed an automated external defibrillator (AED) for the use of the public in emergency situations on the wall of its branch.
Heritage Grants Close Soon
Community groups only have nine more days to apply for support in the latest round of the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme.
Welcome To Kingaroy!
A barbecue was held at the Kingaroy Ambulance Station on Thursday to welcome new paramedics
Kindy Proud Of Its New Path
Nanango & District Kindergarten reckons its new front entrance looks amazing.
A Girl Can Do That!
Cherie Baldacchino’s father would often say, “a girl can’t do that” … but he had a cheeky grin and an ulterior motive.
Bunya Nut Cookbook Unveiled
A new recipe book showcasing tried and tested Bunya nut recipes from mountain residents was launched last week.
Gallery Seeks More Artists
A lot of people might have thought the concept of an art gallery in Blackbutt was a crazy idea back in 2002.
Going Nuts For Visitors
Members and friends of the Bunya Mountains Natural History Association have been busily breaking up bunya cones to pop the nuts into the freezer.
Wondai Runs Around The World
Wondai’s weekly parkrun group celebrated two milestones on Saturday when one of the group’s members helped them complete their first run around world, and another celebrated her 50th day of volunteering.
