What A Way To Celebrate!
What could be Aussie than eating a pie? Perhaps scoffing a lamington, or damper and golden syrup? How about reciting bush poetry, watching dog jumping, playing bush cricket or even “betting” on cane toad racing …
Ballot Slips Posted For
Gympie Mayoral Election
There’s another election looming for some South Burnett residents … residents of the Gympie Regional Council area must vote to elect a new mayor following the resignation of Ron Dyne in December for health reasons.
Joan Is Our Citizen Of The Year
One of the unsung heroes of the South Burnett was rewarded for a lifetime of work by being named South Burnett Citizen of the Year at Kingaroy Town Hall on Sunday night.
Citizen Of The Year
The South Burnett Citizen Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises an individual who has made a noteworthy contribution to the region during the current year and given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.
Young Citizen Of The Year
The South Burnett Citizen Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises an individual under 25 who has given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The South Burnett Australia Day Lifetime Achievement Award recognises an individual who has made significant contributions to the region over the course of a lifetime.
Volunteer Of The Year
The South Burnett Volunteer Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises an individual or individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the local community over a number of years through volunteering activities.
Sports Coach, Official Or Administrator
The South Burnett Sports Coach, Official or Administrator Australia Day Award is given to an individual for outstanding effort in the role of a sports coach, official or administrator.
Senior Sportsperson Of The Year
The South Burnett Senior Sportsperson Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises a person from the region who has made an outstanding effort in sport.
Junior Sportsperson Of The Year
The South Burnett Junior Sportsperson Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises a young person from the region who has made an outstanding effort in sport.
Community Organisation Of The Year
The South Burnett Community Organisation Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises an outstanding community group or event’s contribution to the region.
Junior Cultural Award
The South Burnett Junior Cultural Australia Day Award recognises an outstanding young person who has contributed to the region’s culture.
Senior Cultural Award
The South Burnett Senior Cultural Australia Day Award recognises an outstanding person or group who has contributed to the region’s culture.
Local Achiever Awards
As well as the main Australia Day Awards, the South Burnett also presents Local Achiever Awards to outstanding citizens in each of the region’s major towns and villages.
Petition Shines Light On Pool Shade
Kingaroy mum Caitlin Pfeiffer has launched an online petition in a bid to prove to the South Burnett Regional Council that local residents want more shade at the Kingaroy swimming pool.
Dams Packed Over Holidays
More than 3700 visitors stayed at Boondooma Dam and Yallakool Recreation Parks over the Christmas holidays.
Community Flavour
At Australia Day Fun
Local service clubs are working towards taking over the future organisation of Kingaroy’s Australia Day celebration
Help Available To Kill Feral Pests
Help is available for South Burnett landholders plagued with wild dog and feral pig problems.
Community Meeting
To Discuss Town Plan
The Yarraman Progress Association will be holding a community meeting next month as part of the process of developing Stage 1 of the Yarraman Town Plan.
Masterclass For Local Businesses
Managers of South Burnett small businesses, community organisations and not-for-profit groups have been invited to take part in an “Innovation Masterclass” in Kingaroy.
