Towns Pause To Remember
Ceremonies were held throughout the South Burnett on Thursday to mark Vietnam Veterans Day, the anniversary of the horrific battle of Long Tan in which 18 Australian soldiers died and 24 were wounded.
Horse Dies After Collision
A 21-year-old Nanango woman was lucky to escape injury when her car collided with a horse on the Nanango-Brooklands Road at 7:00pm on Friday.
Soggy Start To A Super Sunday
After a very nervous evening following heavy rain, the Murgon pitch was just passable on Sunday morning for the semi-finals of the Evolution Solar Football League competition
Lions Help Kumbia Kindy
The Kingaroy Lions Club is helping Kumbia’s much-loved kindergarten to thrive.
Junior Soccer Results – Round 12
Rain played havoc with the McDonald’s Football South Burnett junior soccer matches scheduled to be played in Kingaroy on Saturday, with only the competitive games going ahead.
Heavy Rain – Are You Prepared?
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Kingaroy SES attended a request for assistance in Kingaroy to a house which had water entering following a heavy downpour during the night.
Futsal News – August 14
Seniors Winter Competition results from Thursday, August 14:
Emu Committee Ready
To Start Fund-Raising
Wondai’s Charlotte The Emu Memorial Committee hope to launch fundraising efforts within the next few weeks
Dairy Farmers Off To Conference(s)
Dairy farmers from across south-east Queensland will gather in Toowoomba in September – and Gympie in November – for the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation’s annual conference.
Guests Enjoy ‘A Scottish Summer’
The predicted wet weekend failed to dampen visitors’ enthusiasm for Boondooma Homestead’s fourth annual Scots In The Bush Celtic festival.
Cherbourg Slips Into Grand Final
Persistent showers and a bitterly cold wind weren’t enough to stop a big day of rugby league semi-finals going ahead in Kingaroy on Saturday.
South Burnett Bowls News: 16-Aug-14
I said last week that August would be interesting, and the month got off to a really great start.
Furry Fun Ready To Hit The Stage
The South Burnett is about to be overrun by cats but there’s no need to call the RSPCA, these cats are purrfectly happy to hang around the Kingaroy Town Hall.
A New Way Of Seeing Things
Brisbane motivational speaker Lorin Nicholson dropped into St Mary’s Catholic College on Friday
League Teams For Saturday
The South Burnett Rugby League has released team lists for tomorrow’s A Grade semi-finals which will be played in Kingaroy
Positive Spin-Offs
From Lions Trail Ride
After a very successful motorbike trail ride in late May, the Kingaroy Lions Club has been able to donate $27,000 raised from the ride to various charitable organisations.
Jockeys In A ‘Variety Show’
In a mixed chaff bag, this week has seen riders past and present play various centre-stage roles in Brisbane and Beaudesert.
Drought Blamed For Roo Strikes
Several single vehicle traffic crashes on South Burnett roads over the past couple of weeks have been blamed on drivers swerving to avoid kangaroos.
Big Boost For Tiny National Park
The Palms, a tiny national park about 8km east of Cooyar that’s small in size but big in nature, now has new signs to help visitors learn about its history.
Artists Show That ‘Life Matters’
This month’s exhibition at the Kingaroy Art Gallery is offering visitors something unique
