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.
Police Pause To Remember
Police officers from throughout the South Burnett gathered in Nanango on Monday afternoon to honour former colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty.
Murgon Wins ‘Battle’ For Gun
A “cold war” between Murgon and Kingaroy over the location of a World War II 25 pounder artillery piece came to a head on Friday with the gun heading on back up the Bunya Highway to Murgon.
Brothers Find Outback Joe … At Last
Outback Joe has finally been found … 2558 days after he first went “missing” near Kingaroy.
Farmers Explore Pathways To Profits
South Burnett primary producers had the opportunity to quiz Agriculture Minister John McVeigh and Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps at an all-day industry field day held in Kingaroy on Wednesday.
Rail Trail Project Ticks Off Local Farmers
The $2 million State Government funding to develop a Kilkivan to Kingaroy rail trail has left some cattle producers in the South Burnett fuming.
Blackbutt Votes Yes To Supermarket
A well-attended public meeting held at the Blackbutt Community Hall on Monday night has given overwhelming support for a South Burnett Regional Council plan to try to get a supermarket built in the town.
Old Machinery Wins Over New Fans
There was everything from draught horses and steam engines, to chaff cutters and Mack trucks at the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club’s annual rally at the weekend.
