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.
Bold New Vision For Tourism
The South Burnett Tourism Association has backed away from oblivion at its rescheduled AGM, voting instead to elect a new executive and adopt a bold, new vision which will see it focus on local projects with greater member participation.
Getting Ready For Anzac Day
The South Burnett’s new LNP Branch has been busy lately … hot on the heels of last week’s visit by Lawrence Springborg, it today hosted a visit and dinner for two Federal pollies.
Doing Time For Kids
We don’t know how many laws were broken at Kingaroy Shoppingworld on Saturday morning … begging, pick-pocketing, attempted theft and even a spot of police brutality, but it was all in the name of a good cause.
Crowd Flocks To Speedway Action
A huge crowd packed into the Kingaroy Speedway on Saturday evening to watch Toowoomba’s Shane MacDonald take the Queensland Modified Sedan Title in an thrilling finale to two nights of top quality racing.
Art Blossoms In Autumn
Wondai’s annual Autumn Garden Expo is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month … and the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s April exhibition is designed to ensure no-one forgets the Expo is on in just a few weeks time.
Campdraft Brings Community Together
It was cut back to two days – and rain brought the competition to an early end – but both riders and spectators still had heaps of fun at the Kumbia Campdraft at the weekend.
Healthy Start For New Branch
The newly formed South Burnett branch of the LNP held its first official function on Wednesday night, a meet and greet with Health Minister Lawrence Springborg at Ringsfield House in Nanango.
