‘Birds’ Raise Thousands For Cancer
Josie’s Biggest Morning Tea, held in Kumbia last week, has raised thousands of dollars for the fight against cancer.
Heritage Nanango Digs Deep … Again
Representatives from 20 community groups went home smiling after the successful applicants for Heritage Nanango’s annual community grants program were announced on Wednesday
KCCI Helps Aspiring Nurse
Former Kingaroy State High School student Georgia Kerr is now the proud owner of a new iPad to help in her tertiary studies, thanks to the KCCI.
Generosity Blooms After Floods
Families affected by the floods in the Burnett earlier this year have been getting a helping hand thanks to BIEDO and two generous Kingaroy flower growers.
New Cabinet At Museum
Kingaroy Heritage Museum has welcomed the arrival of a large display cabinet for its military display, which is being renovated.
Men’s Shed Hosts Business Night
The Murgon Business and Development Association’s inaugural meet’n’greet attracted a hardy crowd of local businesspeople to the Murgon Men’s Shed on a chilly Wednesday evening.
‘Fiddler’ Production Has Everything
What do fifty people in a tin shed in Kingaroy have to do with Ukraine in 1905?
Medals Lunch Draws A Crowd
The COVID pandemic may have led to a long suspension for the South Burnett’s Order Of Australia lunches, but it didn’t spell the end of them.
Rowena Recognised At Awards
The volunteer work undertaken by South Burnett Relay For Life organiser Rowena Dionysius has been recognised at this year’s Queensland Volunteering Awards.
Funding Lights Up Local Groups
Two South Burnett groups are celebrating after securing State Government funding to undertake major lighting projects at their grounds.
Anniversary Committee Seeks Events
A community committee which is organising celebrations for Nanango’s 175th anniversary wants to hear from anyone planning an event in the Nanango district during 2023.
Mother’s Day Fun Raises $1235
About 40 runners (or walkers) turned out on the South Burnett Rail Trail on Sunday morning for the annual Mother’s Day Classic.
Life-Saving Workshop On Bunyas
The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc (BMCAI) recently hosted a special workshop that just might save a life someday, thanks to a grant from the Ergon Community Fund.
Students Host Mother’s Day
Students from Saint Mary’s Catholic College hosted an afternoon tea in honour of Mother’s Day on Thursday.
Dinner Raises $8400
The recent “Dinner Under The Stars”, hosted by the Kingaroy Men’s Shed, has raised an amazing $8400 for the RACQ LifeFlight Foundation.
Rotary Steps In To Help
South Burnett Care in Kingaroy now has a new multi-purpose home cinema system thanks to a $3000 donation from Rotary.
Big Weekend For Equitation Club
More than 70 horses and riders from all over South-East Queensland converged on Nanango’s Showgrounds recently for Queensland’s first official Australian National Working Equitation event of the year.
Auction Helps McGrath Nurse
A Saturday morning cent auction to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation has proven that Nanango’s community spirit is still strong.
Nanango Kindy Says Thank You
Nanango & District C&K Kindergarten’s historic home is marking its 111th birthday this year but time definitely has not stood still inside the building.
Grant Applications Close Soon
Community groups are being reminded that applications under the latest round of grants from the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme close soon.
