Students Connect With Books
South Burnett schools have been busy celebrating Book Week with lots of special events all designed to help youngsters “connect” with books.
Will They Finally Rescue Outback Joe?
Poor old Outback Joe has been lost near Kingaroy since 2007, but would-be rescuers haven’t given up hope of finding him and taking home $50,000 in prize money.
Stellar Effort At Brain Drain
The 21st annual Kumbia Brain Drain was an intergalactic hit on Saturday night with teams raising an incredible $13,000 for the Kumbia State School P&C.
Winds Of Change Strike Fayre
The “winds of change” swept through Nanango’s Medieval Fayre on Saturday … forcing a last-minute migration of knights, vikings, peasants and royalty to the Nanango Cultural Centre.
Extra Boost For $4.5m Dam Project
Damage caused to the spillway at Gordonbrook Dam during the 2013 floods will cost $4.5 million to repair – but South Burnett ratepayers only have to pick up $80,000 of the massive bill.
Thank You For Voting!
The Cherbourg Junior Police Rangers want to say a big “thank you!” to everyone who voted for their program in the recent NRMA Insurance People’s Choice Award.
Deputy PM Comes Back ‘Home’
Former Kingaroy Shire mayor – and now Deputy PM – Warren Truss has been honoured by having the council meeting chamber in Kingaroy named after him.
Nanango Shakes Up Shakespeare
Shakespeare will probably be spinning in his grave but the audience is certain to be laughing when the Nanango Theatre Company’s latest production hits the stage next month.
Towns Pause To Remember
Ceremonies were held throughout the South Burnett on Thursday to mark Vietnam Veterans Day, the anniversary of the horrific battle of Long Tan in which 18 Australian soldiers died and 24 were wounded.
Guests Enjoy ‘A Scottish Summer’
The predicted wet weekend failed to dampen visitors’ enthusiasm for Boondooma Homestead’s fourth annual Scots In The Bush Celtic festival.
Furry Fun Ready To Hit The Stage
The South Burnett is about to be overrun by cats but there’s no need to call the RSPCA, these cats are purrfectly happy to hang around the Kingaroy Town Hall.
Big Boost For Tiny National Park
The Palms, a tiny national park about 8km east of Cooyar that’s small in size but big in nature, now has new signs to help visitors learn about its history.
Michael Accesses Export Market
The departure of a large green shipping container at noon today from a yard in Kingaroy will mark the start of the South Burnett’s latest export industry.
Hornets Triumph In President’s Cup
The Cherbourg Hornets will go into next weekend’s semi-finals undefeated after a strong win against Murgon in the President’s Cup match played before a big crowd in Kingaroy on Saturday.
‘Fantastic’ Day For Rugby League
Wynnum-Manly took home the competition points but local rugby league was the real winner after the Intrust Super Cup match played in Kingaroy on Sunday.
The Big League Comes To Town
The grass has been painted with logos, sponsors’ signs are up, extra spectator stands have been erected and everything’s ready for the TV crew to move in … the South Burnett’s biggest day of rugby league for years is all set to kick off.
Healthy Message For Blokes
It may have been a night for blokes, but that didn’t mean there weren’t a few women around. And one of them had a very important story to tell …
Wanted: A Home To Put Down Roots
Growing The Burnett is looking for a new home and will be gone from their old Memerambi farm by the end of this week.
Everyone Should Try A Trade
The 2014 South Burnett Careers Market had something for everyone at the TAFE South West campus in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
Young Talent On Show
South Burnett high school students are getting the chance to display their artworks to the public in Wondai this month.
