A Taste Of Country Hospitality
There’s a reason why Nanango’s latest a la carte restaurant is named after a woolshed, and it’s quite romantic.
100 Years Under The Fig Tree
Excitement is growing in Kumbia ahead of the huge celebration planned to mark the centenary of Kumbia State School.
Healthy Reasons To Celebrate
Jamie’s Ministry Of Food – currently visiting the South Burnett – celebrated its second birthday on Wednesday and local residents were invited along for the party.
Flags Flew And The Mud Did Too
Who is the King of Kingaroy? Well, it’s a Lismore driver called Greg Worling who went home $10,000 richer after the massive three-day Kings Royal speedway meeting in front of a big crowd at Kingaroy at the weekend.
A Very Australian Celebration!
With everything from racing cane toads and yabbies to thong tossing and billy can painting … it could be only one thing, Australia Day!
John Is Our 2014 Citizen Of The Year
He’s a familiar face on so many local committees that no one knows for sure how many he’s on … but one thing is certain, Kingaroy resident John Box was a very popular choice for Citizen of the Year at the 2014 South Burnett Australia Day Awards.
Who Will Be Crowned King?
The huge Kings Royal weekend of speedway racing roared into life on Friday night in Kingaroy, promising three days of action for fans.
Take Care And Beware
It’s back to school on Tuesday … so it’s time for drivers to take extra care, and beware, around school zones.
Storms Bring Welcome Rain
Wednesday afternoon’s storms brought smiles to many faces after a day of stifling heat but most South Burnett farmers will be hoping there’s still more rain around the corner.
Group To Press Government On Bus Run
A strategy to ensure the South Burnett continues to be serviced by a regular bus run after June was discussed at a meeting in Kingaroy this afternoon.
Young Eyes Capture A New Way Of Looking
Murgon photographer Sherrianne Talon has been helping to pass on her skills to a bunch of a budding young photographers in a unique program at the South Burnett PCYC which should open a few people’s eyes about Cherbourg.
South Burnett Salutes The Flag
The Australia Day long weekend is shaping up to be huge in the South Burnett … with everything from kangaroo pies and yabby races to the biggest speedway meeting Kingaroy has ever seen!
Wild Horse FM Plans Strong Future
Wild Horse FM members held a special board meeting today to finalise arrangements for upgrading the aerial system at the community radio station’s remote transmitter site and to discuss funding ideas for future upgrades.
Hospital Fundraising All Sewn Up
The Kumbia QCWA branch has stitched together an interesting fundraising idea to help the Kingaroy Hospital.
A ‘Different Direction’ For Yarraman
A new-look committee will be guiding community projects in Yarraman following the Annual General Meeting of the Yarraman Community Council held on Wednesday night.
A Fun Way To Start Learning
Nanango teacher Sarah Campbell has swapped schoolbooks for fingerpainting … and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Call To Install Cameras In Park
Closed circuit TV may be the only answer to catch vandals who continue to targeting the Kingaroy War Memorial, local RSL Sub-Branch president Don Davey believes.
Winning Feeling At Wondai
Music teacher Jane Iszlaub sprinted down the stairs at the Hotel Cecil to collect $2000 worth of Wondai Dollars at the annual Wondai Christmas Carnival
Fitness For The Little ‘Uns
Fitness instructor Dianne Brown – who recently launched a new children’s fitness business in Kingaroy – didn’t need to look far for sporting inspiration when she was growing up.
Helping Hand At Christmas
South Burnett Regional Council staff and residents have joined together to help some needy local families at Christmas.
