Dollars ‘Have A Domino Effect’
More than two dozen South Burnett community groups went home happy after a combined morning tea in Kingaroy on Wednesday where they received cheques from a number of schemes.
$20m Sewage Plant Gets Underway
A contract to build Kingaroy’s new $20 million sewage treatment plant was signed at the South Burnett Regional Council’s offices in an official ceremony yesterday afternoon.
Records Tumble At Speedway
Four-times Australian Super Sedan champion Darren Kane demonstrated his racing dominance at the Lucas Oil Kingaroy Speedway on Saturday … but the real star on the night was the new track.
Colourful Racing At Wondai
Racegoers enjoyed a colourful start to spring at the Wondai Races on Saturday with a good crowd supporting the South Burnett Race Club’s annual Wondai Cup meeting.
Memories Of Elgin Vale Live On
More than 60 former residents of Elgin Vale gathered on Saturday to swap memories of the former township which has all but disappeared from the landscape.
Big Weekend Was A Huge Success
The “South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show” long weekend promotion has been hailed a great success.
Bizarre Fence To Raise Awareness
Motorists on the Cherbourg Road from Murgon aren’t seeing things … yes, those are bras hanging along sections of the roadside fence.
2014 Business Of The Year
Ollie’s Mower Service in Kingaroy has been named “Business Of The Year” at the inaugural South Burnett Business Excellence Awards.
Rural Women Show Rustic Style
The Wondai, Hivesville, Ballogie and Proston branches of the QCWA have celebrated International Day For Rural Women in style … even the fashion on show had a very rustic feel.
Spotlight On Our Young Talent
The amazing artistic talents of Kingaroy State High School students were unveiled to the public at the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Friday night.
Relay Tops $100,000 … Again!
All the planning, all the fundraisers, all the sore feet were worth it at the weekend with the news that $105,154 has been raised by the 2014 South Burnett Relay For Life … with even more dollars expected to roll in over the next few weeks.
Cafe Opens At Ringsfield House
Some lucky local residents and South Burnett councillors enjoyed a sneak peek on Saturday of Nanango’s new cafe, located at Ringsfield House.
Lee Takes The Top Prize
A landscape by Murgon artist Lee Porter showing a mid-winter view from Boat Mountain will become part of the South Burnett Regional Council’s permanent collection after it took out first prize at the 2014 South Burnett Art Competition last Friday night.
Culture Takes Centre Stage
South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show wasn’t just about races, parades, open days and 4WDs … there was also “culture” on the menu for the long weekend.
Ex-Students Renew Old Friendships
At least three school reunions were held around the South Burnett over the South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend, bringing back a flood of memories for participants.
Nanango Steals The Show
Nanango was the place to be on Saturday with huge markets, a race meeting, the King and Queen of the Mountain foot races plus the annual Heritage Mardi Gras Festival.
Get Ready For A Big Weekend!
The South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend – which features more than 60 different events – was officially kicked off on Friday night with a special three-course dinner at the Wondai Hotel.
Stars Come Out For Cancer
There was a riot of fun in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park on Thursday … especially for fans of Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Richelle Is Princess For 2014
Year 11 student Richelle Bethke has been crowned Nanango’s Mardi Gras Princess for 2014 at a special celebration on Wednesday night.
Jodi’s Spreading Her Wings
Kingaroy businesswoman Jodi Cornell has been selling her wares online for the past six years … now she’s hoping to convert that success into a bricks-and-mortar business.
