Irma’s Earned Her Retirement
Back in 1994, the South Burnett was in crisis … it looked like the vital helicopter medivacs that serviced the local hospitals may have to be cut back, or even discontinued, because of the cost.
Nanango Gets Second Community Bank
Nanango will soon become the first town in Australia to boast two community banks when Bendigo Bank opens its new branch in Drayton Street in June.
Alice Graduates As An Author
When then-jackeroo Rick first met his wife-to-be Alice – who’d run away from the city on the back of a motorbike – he may have thought twice about asking her out if he’d known his underwear preferences were going to become a topic of conversation at Kingaroy Library a few years later.
Nothing Can Stop Art
They definitely love their art in Wondai! Flooding rain and blocked roads couldn’t keep a hardy group of local residents away from the opening of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s March exhibition on Friday night.
Giving Farmers A Sporting Chance
Donate local, support local, shop local, sustain local and deliver hope … that’s the message being delivered by the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal.
An Officer And A Gentleman
A much-loved Nanango police officer was remembered in the South Burnett last week at a medal ceremony at Murgon Police Station.
From Kingaroy To The World
Meet Global Engineering … a small business success story which started in Kingaroy and is now part of Australia’s booming resources sector.
Micra Makes A Big Impact
One lucky person will be driving away in a new car … while flood-affected South Burnett residents will be getting some much-needed assistance, all thanks to Huston Motors and the Mayor’s Red Earth Flood Appeal.
Kawana Is Top Banana
The Evolution Solar Football 7s Carnival played in Kingaroy at the weekend was once again a resounding success.
South Burnett Wins Back Shield
South Burnett regained the prestigious Goodchild Shield with a decisive victory over Bundaberg in the representative cricket final played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy this afternoon.
All Ready For Kick Off!
The weather gods smiled on Kingaroy on Friday … the rain held off and the sun shone brightly, meaning the huge Evolution Solar South Burnett Football Sevens Carnival is all set to kick off this weekend.
Josie’s Pushing On To Brisbane
Kingaroy cyclist Josie Potter is getting ready to tackle a 50km ride in this year’s Brissie to the Bay fundraiser … not a bad effort for a woman who couldn’t walk just 13 years ago!
Memerambi School For Sale
The former Memerambi State School will be put up for sale after the South Burnett Regional Council today turned down an offer from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines to buy it for $215,000.
Showjumpers Get In The Zone
Riders from Bundaberg to Blackbutt converged on Kingaroy Showgrounds at the weekend for the annual Zone 8 Jumping Equitation Championships.
Storms Can’t Bowl Out Goomeri
Goomeri Show Society could be forgiven for thinking that life’s a beach … first, the roof of their pavilion was ripped off by a freak storm, then a one metre wall of water rushed through the building during the Australia Day weekend floods.
Cadets At The Cutting Edge
The 135 Australian Cadet Unit held an open day at its Wondai HQ today to allow would-be members and their families to find out more about the Army Cadets.
It’s the Cats (and Dogs) Pyjamas
The RSPCA hosted a pyjama party with a difference this evening in Kingaroy … many of the guests wore their best fur coats.
New Life For A Country Tradition
A group of local women are breathing new life into a country tradition, experimenting with Twilight meetings to help attract new members to the Queensland Country Women’s Association
Miracle Tale Of A Little Maltese
Plaintive barking coming from Yarraman Creek prompted local residents Susan and Scott Reilly to investigate … and what they found stunned them.
Flipping Out In Kingaroy
Celebrating Pancake Day has been a tradition for so long at St Michael And All Angels Anglican Church in Kingaroy that no one seems to know when it first began.
