Memories Are Always Golden
Golden memories are the key to Cherbourg’s “Golden Oldies” celebration, which filled Cherbourg Community Hall with laughter (and some tears) again on Saturday.
Railway Dream Becomes A Reality
The long journey by the Murgon Men’s Shed to secure a steam locomotive to park beside the South Burnett Rail Trail was finally realised on Monday with the unveiling of C17 No 763.
Centenary Powered By Town Spirit
An estimated 1500 to 2000 people turned out in Proston at the weekend to help celebrate the town’s Centenary.
Proston’s Centenary Is Ready To Roll!
It’s been building up steam for more than a year but preparations by a group of dedicated volunteers will finally come to a head this weekend when Proston celebrates its centenary!
Youth Theatre To Hit The Stage
South Burnett Musical Comedy Society is keen to pass the love of the stage on to younger generations, which is the aim behind a new production which will debut in Kingaroy on Friday night.
Jenali’s Soaring To Success In Discus
Kingaroy State High School student Jenali Bolden is shaping up to be one of Australia’s sports stars of the future.
Spring Blossoms For Garden Expo
Gardeners took advantage of the perfect Spring weather at the weekend to flock to the two-day Wondai Garden Expo.
Second Fire At Broadway Hotel
A rear section of the Broadway Hotel in Kingaroy was badly damaged by fire on Saturday afternoon, the second blaze at the building in less than a year.
Strike While The Ironing’s Hot
The Ironing Maidens – aka Patty Preece and Melania Jack – are bringing their hilarious “Electro House Wife” concert to Nanango next month, but it’s not all fun and games for the pair.
Native Title Recognised In NBRC Area
A special hearing of the Federal Court in Brisbane on Thursday has resolved the last of the outstanding Wakka Wakka Native Title claims.
Vintage Rally Attracts Young And Old
The focus at the huge Kingaroy vintage machinery rally last weekend was on the centenary of the International Harvester / McCormick / Farmall family, but there were plenty of other brands also turning heads.
Hot And Dry Summer Predicted
The Bureau of Meteorology has finally declared what many farmers already knew … an El Niño event is under way.
Perfect Night For A Formal
Saint Mary’s Catholic College students enjoyed a perfect Spring evening for their 2023 formal dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday night.
Wondai Recalls Its Railway Legacy
Mark you diaries … on Sunday, September 14, 2053, an important occasion has been scheduled for Wondai’s Coronation Park!
Volunteers Saluted At Grand Finals
Two of Football South Burnett’s most dedicated volunteers were honoured at the Grand Finals of the 2023 men’s and women’s competitions, played on Sunday in Kingaroy.
Did You ‘Avo Good Time In Blackbutt?
Blackbutt’s annual celebration of everything avocado attracted crowds to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail parkland near Memorial Hall on Saturday.
Nanango Springs Back After Storm
Heavy rain (and hail) the night before couldn’t stop Nanango Race Club’s Spring race meeting from going ahead on Saturday.
Duathlon Doubles Rail Trail Fun
The inaugural Double Dingo Duathlon, run on the South Burnett Rail Trail on Sunday, attracted 50 competitors eager to test their running and cycling skills.
Hail Storm Rips Off Roofs
A large storm cell which crossed the South Burnett on Friday evening ripped off roofs, brought down trees and carpeted large areas in hail.
Tense Drama Wins 2023 PLAYfest
Nanango Theatre Company wrapped up its latest feast of drama, comedy and social commentary last Sunday morning with more than $3000 worth of prizes handed out.
