Aged Care Adds Up, Says Group
A report commissioned by Kilkivan & District Community Care Association (KDCCA) proves the social and financial value of investment in local place-based aged care support, the group says.
Support Group Discusses Art
The May meeting of the South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group was held at Graham House in Murgon on May 27.
CTC Opens Neighbourhood Centre
South Burnett CTC’s new Neighbourhood Centre in Nanango aims to offer residents a wide range of community services and support programs.
Group Gets Keys To Old Church
Kilkivan and District Community Care Association has taken control of the 100-year-old former St Kevin’s Catholic Church but has described it as “a bittersweet victory”.
Support Group Hits A Purple Patch
April was the Parkinson’s Awareness month and the South Burnett Parkinson’s Support Group marked the occasion with a purple-themed morning tea recently at Murgon’s Welfare Drop In Centre.
Mick Celebrates 101 Years
World War II veteran Alfred “Mick” Purser turned 101 recently but that couldn’t stop him from attending Anzac Day commemorations at Murgon last week.
Heartfelt Effort For Bushfire Victims
Almost 250 craft items will be heading off from Kingaroy soon to help bushfire victims after a massive effort by the members of the Cooinda Craft Group.
Former Editor Turns 90
Former South Burnett Times editor Keith Kratzmann celebrated his 90th birthday recently surrounded by family.
Emma Selected As Youth MP
Deb Frecklington has welcomed Emma Lindholm to her new role as the 2024 Youth Member for Nanango.
Red Earth ‘Invests’ In People
Philanthropy expert Ian Bird has praised the concept of the Red Earth Community Leadership Program during his recent visit to the South Burnett.
Children Learn About Landcare
A South Burnett Junior Landcare group began meeting in Kingaroy early this year under the guidance of local facilitator Suzanne Mungall.
Gem Show Ready To Sparkle
The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s fifth annual gem show is set to sparkle at Wondai’s Sportsground this weekend.
Grants Help QCWA To Upgrade
QCWA Nanango is pleased to announced that Stage 1 of renovations at its clubhouse in Fitzroy Street have been completed.
Club Goes Fishing For Knowledge
A three-day Tag-A-Toga event held at Lake Borumba, near Imbil, on March 1-3 attracted 63 anglers keen to gain a better understanding of the lake’s resident Saratoga population.
Maggie Wins Youth Of The Year
The always-hotly contested Kingaroy Lions Club Youth Of The Year competition is back after a three-year break!
Grant To Update Honour Boards
The Wooroolin Community Committee will receive $2462 to update the honour boards at Wooroolin Memorial Hall.
New Life For Heritage Building
A new Neighbourhood Centre will open later this year in Nanango, thanks to a partnership between South Burnett CTC and Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Community Aims To Raise $100,000
A $100,000 GoFundMe campaign has been launched by the Kilkivan & District Community Care Association in a bid to buy the former St Kevin’s Catholic Church building.
No Bunya Mountains Dinner
After three successful outings, the Bunya Mountains Community Association has confirmed it will not be running its popular “Dinner Under The Stars” this year.
Trainees Dig Deep For Elders
Four trainees have been making a big impact at the Ny-Ku Byun Elders Village in Cherbourg, thanks to a UnitingCare Queensland program.
