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.
Sporting Legends Raise $38,000
Organisers of Saturday night’s “Dinner With The Captains” in Kingaroy are confident they have raised more than $38,000 for the Cancer Council’s 2014 Relay For Life campaign … but that figure could well go up over the next few days.
A Toast To Five Stars At Last!
It’s taken 17 years but the South Burnett finally has a five-star winery the equal of the best anywhere in Australia … and Clovely Estate co-owner Susan Mercer couldn’t be happier.
Riders Came From Near And Far …
Eighty young riders gathered at the Kingaroy Showgrounds on Thursday for the third annual South Burnett Equestrian Challenge.
Gamble Pays Off For Mardi Gras
A decision to hold a Casino Night to raise funds for this year’s Heritage Nanango Mardi Gras has paid off for Nanango’s Mardi Gras Committee.
Nanango Remembers Its Anzacs
The Nanango community kicked off the town’s official World War I centenary commemorations with a special night at Ringsfield on Friday.
A Box Of Hot Air Promises A Bright Future
The large metallic cube which appeared in Gore Street, Murgon, a few months ago is a massive vote of confidence in the future employment prospects for the workers at The Gumnut Place.
Rates: How Do We Compare?
At southburnett.com.au we hear a lot of claims about the South Burnett’s rates. There’s no doubt people aren’t happy paying the road levy. And a councillor only has to receive a 1 cent pay rise for the predictable whingeing to begin.
$2m Makes Rail Trail A Reality
Despite a few false starts, South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann was always confident funding would come from somewhere to make the South Burnett Rail Trail a reality … but when the $2 million figure was revealed on Friday, he was stunned.
