Senator Warns ‘Change Takes Time’
South Burnett dairy farmers angry about the state of their industry – and the impact of Coles and Woolworths on their livelihoods – found a sympathetic ear on Saturday from Queensland Senator Barry O’Sullivan.
Running For Fun And Reconciliation
More than 300 runners and walkers took part in the inaugural Cherbourg Reconciliation Fun Run on Sunday morning.
Locals Win Big At Wondai
The return of Wondai’s traditional Anzac Day races has again proven to be a shot in the arm for the South Burnett, with local trainers bringing home some big wins and a large crowd flocking through the gates for the South Burnett Race Club.
Qld’s Best Pork Goes On Show
There’s going to be a special emphasis on one of the South Burnett’s leading primary industries at this year’s Kingaroy Show … pork.
China Deal ‘Threatens Peanut Industry’
The Australian peanut industry, already reeling from floods and drought, could face a bigger problem soon … a Free Trade Agreement with China.
Autumn Garden Expo Shines
Between 2500 and 3000 people wandered through the gates of the Wondai Sportsgrounds at the weekend for the annual Autumn Garden Expo.
Bumper Crowd At Nanango
Punters welcomed the fun, sun and the return of racing at Nanango’s Easter Saturday meeting at the weekend.
Art Moves Outside The Gallery
There’ll be no mistaking the location of the Wondai Art Gallery after some hard work this week from a group of gallery volunteers.
Focus Back On Sunnyvale
Hot on the heels of its decision to approve the Taabinga Downs relocatable home project, the South Burnett Regional Council yesterday approved alterations to the master plan for parts of the large estate on the northern side of Kingaroy, formerly known as Sunnyvale.
Showgirls Have A Ball In Kingaroy
Kingaroy Town Hall was the place to be on Saturday night for an old-style Cabaret Ball, the perfect setting for the crowning of the 2014 Kingaroy Miss Showgirl.
Nanango’s Finest On Show
The drought meant there was no prime beef competition – and no dairy cattle – but that didn’t stop everyone else having a great time at the 105th annual Nanango Show at the weekend.
Anzac Tribute Wins $1000 Prize
Murgon artist Lee Porter’s moving tribute to Anzac Day, ‘What’s Left Behind’, is the winner of the 2014 South Burnett Regional Council’s Acquisitive Art competition.
Biking From Barambah To Bardon
Everyone knows pink is the colour for breast cancer fundraising … but do you know purple is the colour for pancreatic cancer?
A Murgon Cobber Remembered In Print
When the South Burnett delegation arrives in the Netherlands next month for the commemoration honouring Murgon WWII hero Patrick Tiernan, they’ll have copies of a special book to give to the local mayor and dignitaries.
Qld Titles Crowned In Kingaroy
Two Queensland titles were decided at Saturday night’s speedway racing in Kingaroy. In-form Toowoomba driver Scott Genrich – who has won seven feature races this season – walked away with the win in the Lightning Sprints Queensland Title.
Fundraisers Have A Ball
Kingaroy’s first Police Charity Ball for seven years has been hailed a big success with 250 people filling the Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday night for a three-course dinner and charity auction.
Sweet Victory Number Three
Kingaroy RSL proved its dominance of South Burnett cricket on Saturday with its third A Grade Grand Final win in a row.
Gallery Blooms For Expo
The drought hasn’t dried up enthusiasm for the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s annual Garden Expo Art competition.
Students Exercise Their Skills
Kingaroy State High School students – and teachers – have no excuse not to keep fit with the official opening of new fitness equipment in the school grounds on Thursday.
Premier Pinpoints Sites For Dams
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has stressed no decision has been made yet by the State Government to build any or all of the proposed dams announced yesterday by Premier Campbell Newman.
