Breakfast Launches Relay For Life
Three of Australia’s most famous sportspeople will be coming to Kingaroy in August to help raise funds for the Cancer Council’s annual fundraiser, Relay For Life.
There’s Never Too Many Elephants!
At 11:00am on Wednesday, school students all over Australia paused to read a book … all about elephants.
Greg Is Hooked On Bass Fishing
Murgon fisherman Greg Mitchell will be joining about 70 professional anglers from all over the country at Lake Boondooma this weekend for a round of one of the richest fishing competitions in Australia, the inaugural Atomic B.A.S.S. Australia Nation Tournament Series.
Stars Come Out At Blackbutt
The stars came out for the 80th annual Blackbutt Show on Saturday with Gold Logie-winning actor John Wood on hand to distribute ribbons and a Monster Truck show munching up cars in the evening.
Hundreds Celebrate Bethany Centenary
Hundreds of people descended on ‘Bethany’ near Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon to take part in its Centenary celebrations and help raise funds for the Queensland Cancer Council.
A Big Night In Nanango
It’s always a BIG night in Nanango and the champagne opening night of the 8th annual Big Screen Festival on Friday lived up to expectations.
Bleijie Thanks ‘Keepers Of The Peace’
Queensland Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie dropped into the South Burnett on Thursday to chat to local LNP members, businesspeople and JPs.
Andrew Is Living The Dream
Tucked away in a back street of Murgon is a recording studio which is the culmination of one man’s musical dreams.
John’s Coming To Nanango
Aussie actor and Gold Logie winner John Wood is looking forward to visiting Nanango this week … even if he admits he’s not quite sure where the town is.
Miles Of Smiles At Burrandowan
Burrandowan’s traditional picnic races proved to be a day for the ladies, with the $4000 Fashions of the Field competition turning heads and female jockeys keeping punters happy on the track.
Gala Night Crowns Eisteddfod
Kingaroy Town Hall was filled on Saturday night with proud parents and friends eager to enjoy the best entries from the 2014 Kingaroy Eisteddfod.
Volunteers Come Away Laughing
You’ve heard about My Kitchen Rules, how about My Centre Rules? Sale Of The Century? Try Sale Of The South Burnett …
War Link Stirs Up Memories
The South Burnett delegation to the Netherlands to honour Murgon airman Patrick Tiernan has revived both pleasant and painful memories for Nanango resident Hanny Mous.
Edna’s Recipe For Success
Edna O’Neill’s success as a show exhibitor is legendary in the South Burnett … she regularly sweeps the field in cooking, jams and preserves.
Clare Had A Ball In The UK
Murgon futsal player Clare Adcock is back at home after a triumphant tour of the United Kingdom with the Australian U14 Girls futsal team.
A Good Old-Fashioned Country Show!
“It’s just a good, old-fashioned country show … people will come if you produce what they want, they are hungry for entertainment at the right price!”
Stanwell Looking At Kunioon ‘Options’
The stalled Kunioon coal mine development near Kingaroy – put on hold in 2010 – is still an important part of the Stanwell portfolio, visitors to the corporation’s Tarong North Power Station were told this week.
Hands On With Road Safety
Our roads could become just that little but safer after more than 300 Year 11 students from across the South Burnett were put through the annual RYDA program at the Kingaroy TAFE college this week.
Strong Voices At Strong Choices
The State Government’s $6 million “Strong Choices” campaign rolled into Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
Schools Join Forces To Share Hope
Twelve months ago, a small school at Laidley was left reeling after devastating floods swept through the area for the second time in two years.
