Running Men Celebrate Valentine’s Day
It’s not every day that a South Burnett resident gets to share a Valentine’s Day date with a national celebrity … especially when the date involves running 15km when most people are still asleep.
2017 Yellowbelly ‘Biggest Ever’
While February temperature records were being smashed all around the South Burnett over the weekend, the Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking Association was breaking a record of its own.
Kingaroy Temps Break Record
Kingaroy recorded its two hottest February days on record at the weekend … and it’s likely other South Burnett towns did the same.
One Nation Dumps Local Candidate
Would-be politician Elise Cottam has been dumped as the One Nation candidate for Callide at the next State election.
Cherbourg Challenges NSW Champs
Former South Sydney and Parramatta NRL player Chris Sandow was the Cherbourg Hornets’ “secret weapon” when they played for the honour of Queensland against a NSW side in Newcastle on Thursday night.
Grand Plan To Help Local Community
When Robyn Logan and Shane Robinson took over the Wooroolin pub last July they cooked up a “grand” plan to try to make a difference in the small town.
Five Doctors, No Waiting
A shortage of GPs that has bedevilled parts of the South Burnett for years finally seems to be over in the Timbertowns.
$20m Jobs Package For Wide Bay-Burnett
The Federal Government will invest $20 million into the Wide Bay-Burnett in an effort to create long-term, sustainable jobs for current and future residents.
Never Too Old To Dance Night Away
A debutante ball with a difference was held at Inverlaw on Saturday night … the debs were seniors and many had made their “real” debut years earlier.
How Jessie Aced $100,000 Grant
The Murgon Tennis Club will be getting a $100,000 upgrade later this year … and it’s all thanks to a local woman who went to extraordinary lengths to secure a grant for it.
Don Earns Australia Day Honour
Former Kingaroy resident Don Moffatt should be well-known for lots of reasons: a Vietnam chopper pilot, life member of LifeFlight and the Sunshine Coast Turf Club … but now he’s also a Member of the Order of Australia.
Netballers Prepare For A Big Year
A permanent fix for Nanango’s netball courts may still be some way off, but the Nanango and District Netball Association is determined to continue making progress towards its ambitious goal this year.
What’s The Future For Ringsfield?
The future of Nanango’s historic Ringsfield House could depend on the results of an upcoming meeting of the Nanango Historical Society.
Meet The King Of Kingaroy!
Meet the new “King of Kingaroy” … Gold Coast speedway driver Greg Worling has been crowned king for a second reign after the fifth annual Kings Royal.
How You Celebrated Australia Day 2
Here’s how the South Burnett celebrated Australia Day at Murgon, Nanango and Yarraman.
How You Celebrated Australia Day 1
The South Burnett turned out in force on Thursday to celebrate Australia Day, despite the hot weather.
Region Gathers To Honour Our Best
A crowd of about 600 braved a hot evening on Wednesday to witness the South Burnett’s 2017 Australia Day Awards.
Elaine’s Our Citizen Of The Year
Wondai Regional Art Gallery curator Elaine Madill was named the South Burnett’s Citizen Of The Year at the annual Australia Day Awards ceremony on Wednesday night.
Pool Set To Reopen This Saturday
Kingaroy Swimming Pool will reopen on January 28 … hopefully, for the rest of this year’s swimming season.
Campdrafters Rate Bison Better
South Burnett campdrafters and equestrians have found a better way to train their horses, thanks to an enterprising Kingaroy couple who’ve built up a herd of 40 North American bison on their property over the past three years.
