A Journey Of Reconciliation
St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy has marked National Reconciliation Week with a special ceremony and the official opening of the school’s Bunya Dreaming Garden.
Joel’s Career Is Off To A Flying Start
Soccer has scored a goal for Murgon teenager Joel Sommerfeld … he’s packing his bags and heading to the United States courtesy of a sports scholarship from an American university.
Police Mark A Caring Milestone
Back in January, a special milestone was passed in Nanango when a caring police officer referred a woman to the Alcohol and Drug Information Service.
Goomeri’s On A Roll
The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is on a roll after 17 years … and why not? It’s always a lot of smashing pumpkin fun!
Fundraising Is Cruising Along
The “Kingaroy Cruisers” campaign to raise funds for MS Australia is speeding up, with the launch of a special raffle and cash from other fundraisers starting to roll in.
Schoolboys Take On The Best
Kingaroy’s TJ O’Neill Oval hosted one of the biggest football crowds seen in Kingaroy for years on Thursday with the official kick off of the four-day 18yrs State Secondary Rugby League Carnival.
Centenary Brings Back Memories
Yarraman marked the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first train to the town (May 1, 1913), with a range of celebrations on Saturday.
Cadets Learning To Save Lives
Commissioner Peter McMurtrie, AO, was the special guest at Monday night’s meeting of the St John Ambulance Cadets in Kingaroy.
Punters Enjoy Star Appeal
Nanango’s Autumn Race Meeting got off to a late start on Saturday after a horse threw its jockey.
Upset Wins At President’s Cup
The 2013 Evolution Solar Presidents Cup Finals on Saturday all turned out to be thrilling, close games. Nanango was heavily tipped to win in all three grades but the day’s action didn’t go entirely to script
A Golden Night In Nanango
The red carpet was rolled out at the 7th Big Screen Festival in Nanango on Friday night for the special guest star, actor and comedian Magda Szubanski.
Here’s Cheers To 20 Years!
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is celebrating a big birthday! It’s been 20 years since the simple idea of small groups of people getting together to host a morning tea became an important fundraiser for the Cancer Council.
Calendar Girls Coming in 2014
The South Burnett Regional Council is bringing the Australian stage production of “Calendar Girls” to the South Burnett next year.
‘It Doesn’t Matter Who Owns Us’
Local businesspeople, council representatives and other community leaders were invited “behind the fence” at the Meandu coal mine this morning to hear an update on operations by Stanwell representatives.
A Fun Run Way To Celebrate
Can you think of a better way of celebrating Mother’s Day than getting up at the crack of dawn on a chilly morn and running 8km? Or maybe walking a leisurely 4km?
Big Day And Night At Burrandowan
A surprise evening shower failed to put a dampener on this year’s Burrandowan Picnic Races, which celebrated its 91st birthday on Saturday.
Students Challenge Their Skills
About 180 students from eight local schools gathered at Kingaroy State High School on Thursday to test their science skills in the annual University of Newcastle Science and Engineering challenge.
Council Debates $200 Roads Levy
South Burnett ratepayers could soon be paying an extra $200 a year on their annual rates bill to fund road repairs.
Are You Being Served?
Eleven students from Nanango State High School took a two-hour lunch break today, but no one minded
Barney’s Seen A Lifetime Of Changes
The demolition of Kingaroy’s old ambulance station last month to make way for a new $3.6 million complex has brought back memories for one of the area’s longest-serving ambos.
