Beautiful Weekend At Blackbutt
The best of Blackbutt was on show at the weekend during the bigger-than-ever Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival.
Saints March Home With Cup
The South Burnett Saints have done it … bringing the Premiership Cup home to Kingaroy in just their third year back in the Darling Downs AFL competition.
Fans Muster For A Big Weekend
There were about 650 caravans and campervans packed into the Nanango Showgrounds by midday on Friday for the annual Country Muster – with more rolling through the gates.
A Question For Every Day … RU OK?
It’s just three little words … but it could save a life: Are you okay? The South Burnett threw its weight behind RU OK? Day again this year with yellow balloons springing up in shops, cups of coffee on offer and free breakfasts in Nanango and Kingaroy.
Historic Bridge Gets Health Check
Can Tingoora’s historic wooden railway bridge be converted into a Rail Trail pedestrian bridge? The answer should be known by the end of October.
$225,000 Agreement After Man Crushed
The SBRC has agreed to implement WH&S upgrades after a 2013 incident where a man was crushed
Enjoying Lessons For A Good Life
A bunch of Nanango State High School Year 9 students glammed up and enjoyed a posh five-course dinner recently … all part of their high school curriculum.
Emotional Victory For Red Ants
An emotional Red Ants coach Darren Geiger turned to his players after their courageous Grand Final win at Murgon on Saturday: “I am so proud of you …”
Clovely Wins Big At State Wine Awards
Brett Heading and Dr Susan Mercer have every reason to smile after the couple’s Clovely Estate winery won two major awards plus gold, silver and four bronze medals at the 32nd Annual Queensland Wine Awards.
Neil’s Aiming For A Big 2016
Murgon high school student Neil Collard will be having an operation next week to fix a torn knee ligament … not an unusual injury for any sportsman to suffer.
Bloody Good Night In Kumbia
There was enough blood sloshing around inside the Kumbia Memorial Hall on Saturday night to keep even the thirstiest vampire feeling satisfied.
Wondai Shines Despite The Rain
Everyone in the country loves the rain, except perhaps the organisers of the South Burnett’s annual shows.
Red Ants Topple Three-Time Premiers
You couldn’t wipe the smiles off Kingaroy supporters’ faces after the Red Ants achieved the seemingly impossible on Saturday afternoon by knocking the Cherbourg Hornets out of the 2015 South Burnett rugby league competition.
Police Charge 28 Drug Drivers
Police are alarmed at the number of drug drivers risking their lives – and everyone else’s – on South Burnett roads.
Mardi Gras Fun Rewards Shoppers
People who do their shopping in Nanango between October and December this year will be able to treat their family or friends to free rides, food and drinks on New Year’s Eve.
Crowd Has A Ball At Maidenwell Hall
A torrential downpour that struck parts of the South Burnett on Saturday night may have led to a slightly lower than usual turnout at the annual Maidenwell Bush Dance … but guests who braved the weather were rewarded with a great night out.
UGLY Team Keen To Pig Out
The faces behind the bar at Wondai’s Warana Hotel are definitely not ugly … but they’re eager to prove they’re U.G.L.Y.
Martial Arts Tournament A Winner
Taabinga State School’s Sports Hall was packed on Sunday for the first International Sports Karate Association (ISKA) sponsored tournament held in the region.
Next Stop The Grand Final!
The Wondai Wolves have earned a spot in the A Grade Rugby League Grand Final – and a week off – after holding on to beat Cherbourg in the Major Semi-Final played on Saturday afternoon.
‘Be Positive And Ignore The Morons’
Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale gave councillors, would-be councillors and local businesspeople a huge pep talk at Friday’s Mayor’s Charity Breakfast in Kingaroy.
