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.
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.
