Santa Drops By To Say Hi
On Wednesday, December 3, the South Burnett Child Care Centre in Kingaroy invited their families to join with the staff to celebrate a successful year at the annual Christmas party.
Nanango Volunteers Celebrate 2014
Nanango Visitor Information Centre volunteers, partners and staff travelled to Moffatdale Ridge Winery for a Tuscan feast on Sunday to celebrate the end of the year in a Christmas style.
Lions Tempt With Christmas Treats
Kingaroy Lions Club is again selling its popular fruit cakes and puddings in the lead-up to Christmas.
Raffle Pays Off For Pantry
The South Burnett Pantry received a surprise donation of $355 last Friday from the South Burnett Chorale.
Graham House …
A Key Part Of Murgon’s History
Not many people would know that Murgon’s Graham House was built more than 100 years ago.
Blackbutt Keeps History Alive
A long-time resident of Blackbutt and district, Mr Brian Bidgood, kept his audience captivated with stories of his life experiences in Blackbutt at a recent history morning organised by Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage.
Kumbia QCWA Celebrates A Win
Kumbia QCWA members are relieved to hear a bladder scanner has been purchased for Kingaroy Hospital
Centre’s In The Pink
The South Burnett Child Care Centre went pink recently to celebrate success.
New Service Aims
To Close Blindness Gap
National figures show that Indigenous people over the age of 40 who are suffering from diabtes currently have six times the rate of blindness and vision impairment compared to non-Indigenous people.
Markets Celebrate 6th Birthday
Hivesville Country Market held its anniversary markets last Sunday and although it became very hot as the day went on, there was an excellent attendance of visitors and 35 stalls.
NaTDA Looks Back On Year Of Progress
NaTDA looked back on a year of significant progress around Nanango when it held its Annual General Meeting on September 25.
Kingaroy Lions Club News
Kingaroy Lions Club president Yvonne Dowling presented a cheque for $500 to Major Allan Kerr, from the Salvation Army, at the club’s last meeting.
Race Club Awards Life Membership
Nanango Race Club has awarded an Honorary Life Membership to long-time member Kerry Mercer at its AGM
Kindy Will Tour Local Wineries
The Nanango and District Kindergarten hosted a South Burnett wine tasting tour last year as a fundraiser, and it turned out to be such a success they’ve decided to do exactly the same this year, too.
Nanango Probus News
The Probus Club of Nanango held an Information Stall at the recent Nanango Markets to foster awareness of the club within the surrounding community.
Kumbia QCWA News
Congratulations were extended to our member Mollie Kratzmann on her election to Division President of the Gympie & South Burnett Division of QCWA at the recent Annual Meeting.
Cheques To Support Local Groups
The Lions Club of Kingaroy handed over cheques to two local not-for-profit organisations at its recent meeting.
Meals On Wheels Celebrates
Kingaroy, Murgon and Wondai Meals on Wheels today joined with almost 700 other MoW services across Australia to celebrate the 61st national Meals on Wheels Day.
Lions Help Kumbia Kindy
The Kingaroy Lions Club is helping Kumbia’s much-loved kindergarten to thrive.
Positive Spin-Offs
From Lions Trail Ride
After a very successful motorbike trail ride in late May, the Kingaroy Lions Club has been able to donate $27,000 raised from the ride to various charitable organisations.
