Panthers Celebrate 40 Years
Current and former players, sponsors, supporters and friends packed Taras Hall recently to celebrate the 40th birthday of Nanango’s soccer club.
Old Buggy Creates New Memories
A six-month restoration of a “doctor’s buggy” by the volunteers at the Murgon Men’s Shed has brought memories flooding back for a local farming family.
Rotary Launches 2022 Calendar
The Rotary Club of Kingaroy has unveiled the 2022 edition of its popular annual calendar which – this year – highlights the South Burnett’s unique architecture.
Proston To Be ‘Dementia Friendly’
Proston will work to become a Dementia Friendly Community after a recent workshop raised awareness of just how widespread the condition is likely to become over the next few decades.
Helping Hand For Panthers
The Nanango Soccer Club is now the proud owner of a new brushcutter, thanks to sponsorship from the Heritage Bank Nanango.
Ekka Winners Get Awards
While some Ekka competitions did not go ahead in 2021, the “Education On Show” section was one of 17 already judged.
New Look For Pumpkin Festival
The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival committee recently organised for a painted mural which promotes the annual festival to be “refreshed” by the original artist, Willie Nelson.
Jennifer Wins Education Award
A special presentation was made at Murgon State High School’s weekly parade on Wednesday to a former staff member who retired recently.
New Coach For Spinners
Suncoast Spinners – which runs the wheelchair basketball program at the South Burnett PCYC in Murgon – has a new head coach.
Garden Club Elects 2021-22 Executive
Members of the Wondai and District Garden Club met in the Wondai RSL Meeting Room on August 13 for the group’s 2021 Annual General Meeting.
Group Seeks Meeting Over Bike Trails
Bunya Mountains residents are seeking a meeting with Western Downs Regional Council over the development of mountain bike trails in the region.
Kumbia NHW Marks 30th Birthday
Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch celebrated its birthday with a special dinner at Kumbia Hall last Saturday … exactly 30 years to the day since it began.
St Mary’s Students Rock On Stage
Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy celebrated Catholic Education Week with their annual “Rock On Stage” event in the Mary Knoll Centre last Friday night.
Students Share Winter Love
Students at St Mary’s Catholic College have been thinking a lot lately about winter, and how some people find it especially tough.
Chloe’s Off To The Ekka!
Kingaroy’s Chloe Plowman will be representing the region during the Brisbane Ekka in August after taking out two titles at the recent South Burnett Sub-Chamber finals.
Plaque Unveiled To Mark Centenary
The centenary of the opening of Soldiers Road was marked on Friday with a special celebration organised by members of the Bunya Mountains community.
Top Artist To Visit School
Students attending St John’s in Kingaroy will have the opportunity in November to work with one of Queensland’s most exciting contemporary artists.
Students Break School Records
St Mary’s Catholic College students set five new age records in this year’s annual cross country event.
Fred Honoured By Governor
Well-known Nanango GP Fred Morgan was officially presented on Tuesday with a Medal of the Order Of Australia (OAM) he was awarded in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
Big Weekend For Riding Club
Competitors from all over south-east Queensland came to Nanango recently to take part in the South Burnett Working Equitation Club’s first official competition for 2021.
