Recognise, React and Report
St John’s Lutheran School students learned the importance of three simple words this week: “Recognise, React and Report”, words that could just one day save their lives.
What A Way To Celebrate!
Stags fans had a lot to cheer about at the weekend … not only was the rugby league club celebrating its centenary, but the in-form Premier League team notched up a spectacular win in the local derby against Blackbutt-Yarraman.
$35,000 Plus Raised At Dinner
Kingaroy Town Hall was packed with 440 people and more than $35,000 was raised … so by any measure, Saturday night’s Relay For Life “Dinner With The Captains” was a great success.
A Big Day In Black And White
Nanango Race Club’s annual “Cup” day is always big … but Saturday’s meeting was huge with crowd numbers boosted by visitors in town for the evening centenary celebrations of the Nanango rugby league team.
Students Say Sayonara To Kingaroy
Kingaroy State High School officially bade farewell to its visitors from Fudooka High School at a dinner for teachers, host families and students in Kingaroy on Friday night.
Imports? Does Anyone Really Care?
Who cares if Goulburn Valley fruitgrowers are being forced to rip out and burn their orchards because of foreign imports? Well, not many people in Kingaroy, it seems, after a rally to support the plight of the Victorian town of Shepparton fell flat on Thursday morning.
New Look Apex Park (Yes, Apex)
South Burnett Regional Council workers have spent the past few months giving Kingaroy’s Apex Park a major makeover and the former “rocket park” is almost ready to be relaunched … but a suggestion it should also be renamed has provoked anger in the local community.
Almost A Fairytale Centenary
Unfortunately the fairytale finish that would have sealed the Blackbutt Yarraman Timbertowners’ centenary day was not to be … but that didn’t stop Blackbutt from celebrating their 100 years with enthusiasm on Saturday.
Cyclists Tour The South Burnett
A little taste of Europe came to the South Burnett at the weekend with the running of the “Tour de Kumbia” and the “Tour de Kingaroy” cycle races.
Thrashers Thrill Their Fans
The South Burnett Thrashers thrilled their fans – and kept their finals hopes alive – by locking in a good win in a high-scoring game against USQ Saints in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Paul Takes A Hat-Trick
South Burnett Cricket Association secretary Paul Clegg has taken a hat-trick … he was recently presented with Life Membership of Wide Bay Cricket; this is on top of his life membership of both the South Burnett Cricket Association and his club, the Warriors.
League Star Tackles Bullying
Rugby league superstar Petero Civoniceva was king of of the kids when he visited Kingaroy and Nanango on Thursday, but he had a very serious message for his young fans.
$3.5m Ambulance Station Takes Shape
Kingaroy’s new $3.5 million ambulance station is rapidly taking shape in Kent Street and has just passed an important milestone.
Students Riding High At Challenge
The second annual South Burnett Equestrian Challenge attracted 85 children – and some of the region’s best horses – to the Kingaroy Showgrounds on Tuesday.
St Mary’s Rocks (And Rolls) On Stage
A crowd of almost 1000 packed the Maryknoll Centre at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy on Friday night for the school’s annual Rock On Stage concert.
Mini Players Draw Big Crowd
The annual Mini Mod rugby league carnival played at Wondai on Saturday has been hailed as a big success … even if the South Burnett’s local teams didn’t make it through to the main final.
Visit Sparks Many Memories
When Victoria Cross winner Keith Payne visits Kingaroy next month there’s going to be a special guest eager to meet him.
Owen Brings Power To The People
A Wondai business has introduced a new-style of solar technology to Queensland, and in the process has been named a finalist in the national Clean Energy Council Solar Awards.
Just A Few More Dollars …
Kelly Smith, from Blackbutt, needs just $600 and he’ll be “the happiest bloke in Australia”; the money will allow him to freight a container-load of much-needed medical equipment to a tiny hospital in Papua New Guinea.
Club Takes Off At Wondai Airport
Members of the Barambah District Aero Club are putting the final touches on their new hangar building which is being constructed at Wondai Airport.
