Some Serious Fun On Saturday
Alana Purcell proved earlier this year a wheelchair can’t stop her from playing a valuable role in the community, and she’s keen to share that message in Kingaroy this Saturday.
Did You Ava Good Time?
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents have a new town song – and a new sport to practise for next year – following the 7th annual Bloomin’ Beautiful festival at the weekend.
Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge paid a visit to Durong on Sunday … the first time a Catholic Archbishop has visited the town in more than 50 years.
Local Business Going For Export Glory
Kingaroy-based engineering company Access Innovations has been named as a finalist in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards
Dingo Love Licks Shadow MPs
It’s not every day that you’ll find a couple of LNP Members of Parliament – and Shadow Ministers, at that – saying nice things about dingoes …
Fly Ash Firm In Liquidation
Troubled Tarong fly ash contractor Coal Reuse has been placed in liquidation, leaving a trail of creditors in its wake who could be owed as much as $1.2 million.
Big Day Of Grand Final Action
South Burnett’s rugby league season finally wrapped up at the weekend with three exciting junior Grand Finals played in Kingaroy, and local teams in sudden-death games in Toowoomba.
Old Skills Win New Fans
The talented women from the QCWA were making a big impression in Murgon on Friday with their annual display of the best handcrafts from across the Gympie-South Burnett Division.
Maclagan Recalls The Day Life Changed
Strange things happened in Australia during World War I. “German Shepherds” became “Alsatians”, many families anglicised their German-sounding surnames, and the tiny town of Mt Bismarck, south of the Bunya Mountains, became Maclagan …
Healthy Crowd Rolls Up For Expo
Murgon’s “Focus On You” Community Health Expo has been declared a huge success by organisers.
A Marvel-lous Way To Raise Money
Anyone silly enough to try to break the law in Kumbia on Saturday night would have been in for a huge shock … there were enough superheroes in town to send the meanest villain quickly off to jail.
Wondai Celebrates Show Number 99
Plenty of sunshine – and a cool breeze – greeted visitors to the 99th Wondai Show held at the Wondai Showgrounds on Saturday.
Panthers Make It Five In A Row
Nanango’s Panthers chalked up their fifth consecutive 1st Division Grand Final win at the Kingaroy Senior Soccer Fields on Saturday night.
Jennifer’s Painting The Town Happy
Kingaroy artist Jennifer Heibloem is launching a great new opportunity for budding South Burnett artists on Saturday morning … but it also marks the start of an exciting new journey for her.
Curtain Rises On Horrible Little Shop
The curtain will go up on the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society’s production of “Little Shop Of Horrors” this weekend … and theatre-goers can expect a few surprises.
Tessa’s Rowing For Gold Tonight
As Australians welcome their Olympians home and count down to the Paralympics, they’re probably unaware another world class sporting event is underway … and a South Burnett athlete is in the hot seat.
Last Chance To Be In Avocado Festival
There are just two weeks left for competitors to get their entries in, stall holders to book a site and comedy fans to secure tickets to see the Kransky Sisters at this year’s Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Avocado Festival.
Project Changes Lives In Two Countries
Six Kingaroy State High students have become trailblazers for a new type of excursion opportunity at the school … and along the way they changed their lives, and the lives of a poor Cambodian family.
Private Hospital Opens With A Smile
The rollercoaster ride that has been the recent history of Kingaroy’s private hospital ended in smiles on Monday morning with the official opening of the new Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital.
Digital Photos Dazzle And Delight
Attendance numbers may have been slightly down at this year’s South Burnett Digital Interclub judging but entry numbers almost doubled.
