Big Gifts To Help Tiny Patients
They may only be small, but Kingaroy Hospital’s latest gifts are not only worth big dollars, their value is going to priceless to local mums and their bubs.
Speedway Salutes A Big Year
Josh Arthur has done it again … taking home the South Burnett Speedway Club’s Champion of Champions award at the club’s annual trophy dinner for the second year in a row.
Buy A Bale, Help A Farmer
With the cold weather biting, it could be easy to forget the South Burnett is still gripped with drought, but thank goodness there are some very good people in both the city and country who haven’t forgotten …
Good Sports Launch NAIDOC Week
Cherbourg’s NAIDOC celebrations were kicked off in a spectacular fashion with the official opening on Monday of the Ration Shed’s new Play The Ball exhibition.
John Pulls The Plug After 44 Years
The South Burnett’s 2014 Citizen of the Year, John Box, was farewelled at Ergon Energy on Friday morning after more than a 40-year career with the organisation.
Chris Soars Above The Rest
It’s a fairly common sight to see gliders soaring above Kingaroy Airport, but did you know how far they can travel? Would you believe Victoria?
Helping Hand For Girl Guides
Kingaroy’s Girl Guides have had their faith in humanity restored with offers to help pouring in to fix their vandalised meeting hut.
Angels Love Helping (and Knitting)
Once a month a group of “angels” gathers at the Kingaroy RSL Club, needles in hand, to knit, and knit, and knit (and crochet).
Chequered Flag Falls On Business
Back in 1989, Graham and Melody Black bought a little farm machinery business in Kingaroy … it was “very, very small”.
Next Stop The Brisbane Ekka!
Judges had a tough job on Saturday selecting the entrants who’ll be representing the South Burnett at the Brisbane Exhibition in August.
Dedicated To Two Top Blokes
A special Cultural Day was held at Murgon State School on Friday to mark the official dedication of the school’s Parent Group Building to two great local men: the late Joe Button and his mate, former Murgon mayor Bill Roberts.
Michael’s Off To A New Challenge
The South Burnett PCYC in Murgon is bidding farewell today to manager Sgt Michael Eadie who’ll be soon packing his bags and heading off to Brisbane’s prestigious Lang Park.
Health Board Backs New Hospital
The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Board has sent a recommendation to the Department of Health for either a redeveloped or a new hospital at Kingaroy.
Healthy Cooking … Hop To It!
Healthy eating can have a traditional flavour, too … that was the message TV chef Mark Olive (aka “The Black Olive”) shared with Cherbourg residents on Tuesday.
Arts Dinner Proves A Winner
The South Burnett’s first-ever Arts Degustation Dinner, which drew almost 40 guests to the Wondai Hotel and Cellar on Friday night, was an outstanding success according to organisers.
Cyclists Enjoy A Tour Or Two
The highways and byways of Kingaroy and Kumbia tested some of Australia’s best cyclists at the weekend, and local pushbike riders didn’t miss out on the fun, either.
Ben’s Legacy Will Live On
Ben Walters was one of the quiet pioneers of Nanango but his contribution to the development of the town will never be forgotten following the official naming of the “Ben Walters Bridge” in his honour.
70 Years Ago, Two Planes Took Off …
History is full of coincidences but this one is special … 70 years ago this week Yarraman retiree Paul Tunn took part in the same bombing mission over Germany as Murgon war hero Patrick Tiernan.
Sports Projects Get A Tick
Queensland’s “Minister for Fun” Steve Dickson visited the South Burnett on Wednesday to talk to local sporting clubs and inspect projects funded by the State Government’s “Get In The Game” program.
Jenny’s Career Spans Generations
An era will truly come to an end when Jenny Cross hangs up her hat next week after 47 years teaching in the South Burnett
