The Next Step Is Extinction …
“It’s our heritage and we have virtually nothing left … we should either protect it or just give up and put a highway through it.”
Shooting To The Top Of The Class
Some of the oldest storytellers in the world will soon be using some of the latest technology to tell their stories, thanks to a digital media project starting soon in the South Burnett.
A Horse Of A Different Colour
Former Kingaroy High School student Christian Bjelke-Petersen isn’t reining in his ambitions … but he has no intention of following his dad or grandad into politics, either
League’s Future On Display In Kingaroy
The best young rugby league players in the Wide Bay area turned out in Kingaroy on Sunday to play two representative games in front of a good crowd at TJ O’Neill Oval.
The Show Must Go On
“The aim of the game wasn’t to make money, it was to lift everyone’s spirits” … and the 2013 Goomeri Show on Saturday definitely did that!
Club Nets $51,000 From Heritage
Netball’s booming in the South Burnett … there’s a new combined competition running and now the Nanango Club has new-look courts, courtesy of a $51,000 grant from the local Heritage Community Branch in Nanango.
A Long Look At Country Life
Five medical students who have signed up to take a “long look” at the South Burnett received a warm welcome at a community meet’n’greet held in Kingaroy this week.
School Says Thank You
Do you remember collecting all those stickers from the supermarket to help local schools? Well, it’s worked …
We Want Some More!
The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society is getting excited … the group is bringing the famous musical “Oliver!” to the South Burnett this year and they want to make it truly spectacular.
Murgon Shows Its Spirit
Farming areas on all sides of Murgon were devastated by 2013’s trio of floods but the disasters couldn’t stop the annual Murgon Show going ahead on Saturday.
Donna’s Belief Pays Off
Yarraman’s Royal Hotel was awash with mohawks, skinheads and crazy coloured hair on Saturday but no one seemed to mind.
Back-To-Back Wins For Kingaroy RSL
Kingaroy RSL dominated the 2013 A Grade South Burnett competition and their form didn’t let them down during the Grand Final against the Nanango Scorpions.
A Gala Night For Cultcha
Blackbutt arts group The Friends Of Cultcha celebrated a milestone when they held their 12th annual Gala Night at the Blackbutt Community Hall on Friday.
Brenda’s Candle Sales Light Up
Kingaroy’s Brenda Langford probably didn’t think when she started making hand-crafted candleholders last October that she’d soon be selling them to customers in the United States.
Meet The Future Face Of Wondai
Wondai’s CBD will be transformed later this year when the South Burnett Regional Council implements the first stage of an ambitious “Village Green” redevelopment of the town centre
Clouds Clear For Proston Show
Organisers of the Proston Show breathed a sigh of relief at the end of Saturday … the show had gone off without any hitches despite storm clouds threatening.
Wooroolin’s Wrong Date Flood
The water has risen to within feet of your door, your water is disconnected, sounds like a disaster?
Cash Floods In To Radiothon
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has received a massive boost from CROW-FM’s “Radiothon” auction … taking the total so far raised for South Burnett farmers to $35,000.
Women Unite In Celebration
South Burnett women gathered in groups in functions across the region today to mark International Women’s Day.
Helping To Mould Tomorrow’s Citizens
Kingaroy State High School’s popular “Active Citizen” program has been bringing together senior students and community groups since 2003.
