Wondai Wins Men’s Fours
Men’s Fours Champions from clubs throughout the Burnett rolled up at Yarraman on the weekend to try for the title of District Champions
Weekly Fishing Report
Here’s the fishing report for Bjelke-Petersen dam for the week ending Monday, June 22:
Win & Loss For Qld
Coming off two wins and a loss, the Queensland 15 & Under cricket team, has had mixed fortunes for the rest of the week of the School Sport Australia Cricket Championships played in Darwin
Pink Ants Ready For A Big Day
T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy will take on a distinct pink hue on Saturday when the Kingaroy Rugby League Club hosts a “Playing For A Cure” day to raise funds for cancer research.
It’s In The Blood …
Michael Schrapel, the mature age apprentice who has ridden at Nanango and Wondai this season, was justifiably jubilant after he landed a double at Kilcoy last Saturday.
Toowoomba Hands Down Budget
Toowoomba ratepayers will face a 3 per cent rate rise – but no increase in water charges – after Toowoomba Regional Council handed down its 2015-16 Budget today.
A Long Journey From Runnymede
There’s been a lot of talk this week about the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, but for one South Burnett family the celebrations have had an extra special significance.
Local Launch For All-New Navara
Huston Nissan in Kingaroy is inviting local residents to drop in at the dealership from 1:00pm on Saturday to inspect the all-new Nissan Navara NP300.
Electricity Costs Flatten Out
Electricity prices will stabilise in 2015-16 following a determination today by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA), the body which sets the price electricity companies can charge consumers.
Singing Conductor Coming This Saturday
South Burnett singing group Sing Australia are looking forward to hosting a famous visitor on Saturday.
Murgon Preparing For League Carnival
Between 300 and 400 visitors are expected to converge on Murgon between July 5-10
HIPPY Coming To Cherbourg
Cherbourg children look set to benefit from the Federal Government’s expansion of the Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters (HIPPY).
Union Phone Calls ‘Backfire’
Federal MP Ken O’Dowd said a recorded telephone message protesting the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement which interrupted State of Origin II has backfired on the union responsible.
Mayor Seeks Festival Commitment
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann wants to see the Big Screen Film Festival return to the South Burnett next year to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
Marcus Paces Off Into The Sunset
There were smiles, tears and hugs on Wednesday as Cherbourg Council bade farewell to journalist Marcus Priaulx and marked the end of the successful Barambah PaCE (Parental and Community Engagement) educational program.
Ergon Wins International Award
Special technology developed by Ergon Energy that creates a “virtual” version of the real world has won a prestigious international prize.
Fishing Fun Comes To Glendon St
There’s a huge fishing competition happening at Lake Boondooma over this weekend, and to help South Burnett residents share the excitement, a special event is being held in Kingaroy on Thursday (June 18).
NSW Just Too Strong
Queensland’s “State of Origin” game against NSW in Round 3 of the 15 & Under School Sport Australia Cricket Championships in Darwin went the same way as this week’s iconic league game … with a loss to Queensland.
State Government
‘Snub’ To Farmers
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has attacked the State Government for ignoring agriculture
Futsal News – June 17
Futsal games are being played during winter in Kingaroy on Thursday afternoons – but there’s plenty of room for more teams!
