Rebuilding Cars To Rebuild A Future
A project to help re-build confidence and self-esteem in at-risk teenagers and relink them into society has been launched in the South Burnett by Nanango not-for-profit association Boots’n Bulldust.
Cattle Star At Proston Show
Proston Show is held in the heart of cattle country so it’s no wonder its cattle exhibits are always second to none – and the 2016 Show on Saturday was no exception.
Local Drivers Steal Limelight
It was a big night of thrills and spills at the Kingaroy Speedway on Saturday night with local drivers getting amongst the action.
Stars Come Out For Trivia Night
St John’s “Starry Starry Night” trivia night on Friday was anything but trivial – despite all the wacky costumes – with organisers aiming to raise more than $8000 for the Lutheran School in Kingaroy.
Wanted: Ukulele Players
Former Member for Nanango Dorothy Pratt has a new love in her life. So does her husband Tony.
SBcare Celebrates New Extension
A big crowd turned out on Wednesday morning for the official opening of SBcare’s $238,000 extension to its Kingaroy building.
It’s All Go For The Proston Show!
This year’s Proston Show is shaping up to be even bigger and better than last year’s outing, thanks to a good season and strong cattle prices.
Poppy’s Not Ready To Retire Yet
Captain Peter “Poppy” Angel is retiring after 45 years (and one month) at Murgon Fire Station … but he plans to keep on fighting fires.
Scorching Hot Soccer Success
The weather gods smiled on this weekend’s Soccer Sevens Carnival in Kingaroy allowing the big weekend of super-short seven-a-side soccer matches to go ahead without a hitch.
Numbers Down But Spirits High
Numbers at this year’s annual Windera Music Muster were a little down on usual … and the weather may be to blame.
Rinehart Pledges $600,000 For Hospital
Businesswoman Gina Rinehart has pledged $600,000 to ensure the future success of the Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy.
Museum Looks To The Future
Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum complex is focussing on the future with two major upgrades currently underway.
Firies Celebrate Shed Extension
Maidenwell Rural Fire Brigade now has its own training area and meeting room, thanks to the demise of the local tennis club.
Cattle Students Trek To Nanango
The annual Australian Brahmousin Society cattle handling and judging school at Nanango attracted 130 entries at the weekend.
It’s All Go For The Cooyar Show!
If you’ve been itching for the return of the ag shows, you’d better head on down to Cooyar on Saturday for the first show in this year’s South Burnett show season.
Maximum Fun At Reef’n’Beef
The annual Reef’n’Beef extravaganza at Ironpot has again been a sellout with tickets being snapped up by eager diners.
Ambitious Plan To Upgrade Track
Taabinga Rotary Club has launched an ambitious plan to give Kingaroy’s Town Common walking track a $250,000 upgrade.
Yellowbelly Weekend Breaks Record
This year’s Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition broke a 28-year record
Nanango Celebrates 150 Years
Ex-students came back in their droves to Nanango on Saturday to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of the State School.
Goodchild Final Ends In Tie
The 2016 Goodchild Shield final ended in the rarest of results on Sunday in Kingaroy … a tie that will be remembered in local sporting circles for years.
