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.
Patients Helped To Breathe Easier
The Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary has donated two Airvos 3 oxygen machines – worth a total of $15,000 – to Kingaroy Hospital to help adult patients with breathing difficulties.
Heritage Rocks The Waterhole
Waterhole Rocks secretary Sue Osberg says the 11th annual Heritage Waterhole Rocks – held last month at Nanango Showgrounds – attracted more than 300 caravans, including some from as far away as Tasmania.
Grant For Great Horse Ride
The Kilkivan Great Horse Ride has received a $22,500 grant from Gympie Regional Council’s Community Grants program.
Taromeo Pair Star At Championships
Taromeo rider Kelly Thurley has taken out two major awards at the recent Queensland Pinto State Championships at Laidley.
Markets Celebrate 25 Years
The 25th birthday of the Friendship Markets was celebrated with a small ceremony at the Kingaroy Showgrounds on Saturday morning.
Students Say ‘Thank You’
Earlier this year, Nanango State High School Year 12 students took part in a defensive driving safety course run by Safe Driver Training at Willowbank motorsport precinct in Ipswich.
High Tea Raises $4000
A special high tea and cent auction held in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon has raised almost $4000 towards the painting of the historic St Mary’s Catholic Church building.
It’s Time To Check Your Defibs!
Nine years ago the Kingaroy Rotary Club announced it was planning to donate life-saving defibrillator units to organisations in the local community.
Double Day For RSPCA
The Kingaroy RSPCA is reminding people that donations made on October 3 will double their impact due to sponsorship.
CRAICCHS Welcomes New CEO
A morning tea was held in Cherbourg on Wednesday to welcome the new CEO of the Cherbourg Regional Aboriginal & Islander Community Controlled Health Services (better known as CRAICCHS).
‘Ruby’ Raises Much-Needed Funds
Kilkivan & District Community Care Association has announced the winner of their “Ruby” raffle, the latest fundraising to support their recent purchase of the former Kilkivan Catholic Church building.
