Record-Breaking Kingaroy Show
A record crowd, a record sideshow alley and record entries in photography, cooking and Lego … all in all, the 106th Kingaroy Show at the weekend was a record-breaking success!
Flying High At The Kingaroy Show
The joint will be really jumping … and Kingaroy’s Mitch Holt is one of the thrillseekers who’ll be keeping visitors on the edge of their seats at the 106th annual Kingaroy Show this weekend.
Football Star Kicks Off Appeal
The South Burnett’s annual Red Shield Appeal officially kicked off yesterday morning in Kingaroy … and who best to do it, than one of the region’s best-known and most-talented footballers?
Learning Some Handy Skills
Those QCWA ladies are a crafty lot … and they’re very keen to pass on their skills! The QCWA’s Gympie – South Burnett Division held its biannual handcraft school in Murgon over the weekend.
30 Years Of Community Service
South Burnett CTC – the not-for-profit organisation that seems to be involved in so many parts of life in the South Burnett – is celebrating its 30th birthday.
Best Blackbutt Show Ever!
“It was the best show we have ever had! Everything was just excellent … and the gate was way up on previous years!”
Funny, Sad And Live On Stage
A sudden vacancy in a key role just two weeks before opening night hasn’t put a dampener on the Nanango Theatre Company’s latest production, “Lesser Evils”.
Punters See Action At Wondai
Punters welcomed the return of Anzac Day racing to Wondai today with a good crowd in the betting ring, and exciting racing on the track.
Thank You For Years Of Service
Former Nanango firefighter Col Kowitz retired three years ago but he hasn’t been forgotten by his colleagues.
Community Rallies For Vincent
A fundraising morning tea on Saturday at Accents Restaurant in Kingaroy produced a happy outcome for young couple Jesika and Derek Richards.
A Brilliant Day And Night At Nanango
‘Resoundingly successful” … this is how Nanango Show Society president Les Schloss has described the 104th annual Nanango Show.
Warm Welcome For Saints
Australian Rules returned to the South Burnett on Saturday, with the first home game for the freshly minted South Burnett Saints being played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
All Set For A Bumper Show!
Nanango Show Society is looking forward to a bumper 104th annual show on Saturday with top quality exhibits and forecasters tipping fine weather.
School Accepts Parkland Purchase Price
The purchase of a portion of Adermann Park in Kingaroy by St John’s Lutheran School is almost certain to go ahead after the school committee voted on Wednesday evening to take up an offer for the land.
Council Water Rates Set To Soar
South Burnett water and sewerage bills look set to rise by an average of between $100 and $150 next year, and possibly more.
A Noble Victory … At Last!
Moffatdale’s Wally Pesudovs has been quietly celebrating a victory. After five years of hard work, four failed crops and $18,000 in outlays, he’s finally released his first wine.
Spirit Shone Through Gloom
The Spirit of the South Burnett shines through droughts, bushfires and floods … and even the odd shower on a cold and drizzly Saturday afternoon.
Hats Off To Garden Fundraiser
A fundraiser with a difference was held in Nanango on Saturday … a garden party, complete with live music, exquisite nibblies, a fashion parade and lots of ladies wearing red hats.
Spirited Start To Festival
The spirit of the South Burnett shone brightly at the gala launch of the region’s official flood recovery festival at the Nanango Cultural Centre on Friday night.
Heartfelt Thanks From Murgon
The Murgon community paused for a moment on Wednesday night to farewell two much-loved local residents who are retiring to the Gold Coast.
