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.
Heritage Helps Out Golfers
The Nanango Golf Club’s new greens mower has been hard at work lately thanks to all the recent rain.
Grants Help COVID Recovery
The Foundation For Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR) is inviting applications for the next round of its Rebuilding Regional Communities Program.
Platform Opens For Community
Flooded roads may have limited the number of people attending the opening of Proston’s new sound shell, but the wet weather didn’t dampen their enthusiasm.
Apply Now For Heritage Grants
Community groups and events are being invited to apply for support from the latest round of grants from the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme.
Top Prep Teacher Marks 10 Years
A teacher who was voted the region’s best educator in 2019 still deserves that honour today, according to St Mary’s Catholic College.
Special Thank You To Rotary
Kingaroy State School students recently attended a Kingaroy Rotary Club meeting to say a special “thank you” to members.
Juniors Have A Blast at Gabba
South Burnett youngsters who took part in the Master Blasters junior cricket program had the opportunity recently to experience cricket at the top level.
Ralph Hands Over The Reins
Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre volunteer Ralph Argue has spread the word about the South Burnett to visitors for the past 15 years.
Cultural Centre Seeks Home
The location of a proposed Bunya Mountains Cultural Centre is still uncertain after two parcels of council land were rejected as unsuitable.
Harold Thanked For Museum Service
Long-serving Kingaroy Heritage Museum volunteer Harold Adlem was thanked by South Burnett Regional Council at the Council Chambers in a small ceremony last week.
Brigade Welcomes Heritage’s Help
Bullcamp Rural Fire Brigade is one of a number of local brigades which have benefited from a program run by the Heritage Bank Nanango.
Show Society Upgrades Pavilion
Poultry breeders who compete at the Nanango Show and members of local bird breeding associations who meet at Nanango’s Showgrounds will be now able to take advantage of a greatly improved facility.
Students Explore Future Jobs
Year 10 students from Saint Mary’s Catholic College recently took part in work experience opportunities across the South Burnett.
Enchanted Evening Under Stars
The inaugural Bunya Mountains Dinner Under The Stars – organised as a fundraiser by the Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc – was a sellout on Saturday night.
