Wondai Pupils Light Up The Future
Musician and filmmaker Josh Arnold has done it again with his “Small Town Culture” project
Siren Signals A Big Day For Museum
Just about everyone in Yarraman would have known something special was happening at Heritage House on Thursday morning.
Campdraft Crowd Loves Cooyar
The Cooyar Campdraft – part of the South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend – drew so many nominations that this year’s two-day event had to be extended an extra half day to fit everyone in.
Band Battle Wows The Crowd
Local duos and bands may have been narrowly outclassed by performers from Woodford and the Sunshine Coast at Nanango’s Battle Of The Bands on the weekend but no one really seemed to mind.
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.
