Art Launches Festival In Style
Wondai Art Gallery’s annual art acquisitive was the first official event of the South Burnett and Cherbourg long weekend … and there was no way that it wasn’t going to be huge.
Big Weekend Ready To Roll!
It’s finally here … the October long weekend, home of the huge “South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show” promotion! There’s 40 events in four days to explore, enjoy and keep your holiday dollars in the South Burnett.
Firies Honoured For Diligent Service
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM paid a special visit to Kingaroy on Thursday to present medals to a bunch of very dedicated South Burnett firefighters.
Just A Word … And Life Goes On
“Cancer is a word not a sentence” … it may be a cliche, but when it comes out of the mouth of someone who recently had a mastectomy and is still smiling, the words hit home.
Nature Walk Honours Ex-Councillor
Former Nanango Shire deputy mayor – and long-time Nanango Historical Society president – Ros Gregor has been recognised by having the nature walk at Tipperary Flat named after her.
Spring Shower Tops Off Show
The crowds at Wondai’s Spring Garden Expo started to thin out as the storm clouds threatened on Saturday afternoon, but no one was complaining when the rain started to fall … they’re gardeners after all!
Nanango Goes To The Dogs … Twice
Every dog has its day … except when they’re being shown at Nanango where they actually enjoyed two opportunities at the weekend to strut their stuff.
Springtime Comes To Nanango
Anyone who’s driven through Nanango over the past week or so has witnessed a little piece of history … and no one could be more delighted than Cr Barry Green.
Centenary Day Takes The Cake
Past and present students of Tanduringie State School rubbed shoulders on Saturday, swapping stories of school life over the past 100 years.
Big Weekend For Police
The Queensland Police Clay Target Club’s annual two-day trap carnival attracted 124 shooters to the Kingaroy Clay Target Club’s grounds opposite Kingaroy Airport at the weekend.
Council To Vote On Running Hospital
Independent consultants will be hired by the South Burnett Regional Council to crunch the numbers ahead of a proposal for Council to take over running the South Burnett Private Hospital.
Best Vintage Iron Came To Town
The “Vintage Iron” rally held in Kingaroy featured some of the “Best” vintage tractors in Australia
Centenarian Coming For Centenary
101-year-old Stanley Le Feuvre will be an honoured guest at Tanduringie State School’s Centenary Celebrations on Saturday, September 19.
Police Committee Marks A Milestone
Twenty-five years ago a public meeting was held at the Kingaroy Town Hall Reception Room to discuss how local police and the community could improve their channels of communication.
Council Boost For Community Groups
South Burnett Regional Council has dug deep and provided a total of $465,558 in community assistance to local not-for-profit groups and community associations.
Vintage Iron Gets Ready To Roll
Heavy machinery is starting to roll into Butwell Park – behind Kingaroy Airport – for this weekend’s massive “Vintage Iron Rally” organised by the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club.
Beautiful Weekend At Blackbutt
The best of Blackbutt was on show at the weekend during the bigger-than-ever Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival.
Saints March Home With Cup
The South Burnett Saints have done it … bringing the Premiership Cup home to Kingaroy in just their third year back in the Darling Downs AFL competition.
Fans Muster For A Big Weekend
There were about 650 caravans and campervans packed into the Nanango Showgrounds by midday on Friday for the annual Country Muster – with more rolling through the gates.
A Question For Every Day … RU OK?
It’s just three little words … but it could save a life: Are you okay? The South Burnett threw its weight behind RU OK? Day again this year with yellow balloons springing up in shops, cups of coffee on offer and free breakfasts in Nanango and Kingaroy.
