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.
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.
