Why Was Pixie Dumped?
We don’t know how many lives Pixie the puss used up today in Kingaroy … but we do know she enjoyed a big dose of luck.
Parish Celebrates A Centenary
The tiny St Faith’s Anglican Church at Mondure celebrated a big anniversary at the weekend with former parishioners travelling from all over the South Burnett and beyond for its centenary.
Supercharged Fun Day Helps Chloe
The Campaign4Chloe fun day in Kingaroy on Saturday has raised an impressive $6296 to help provide for the youngster’s future needs.
Can Anyone Find Outback Joe?
Outback Joe’s all set to go missing … but never fear, the UAVs are here! This is the fifth year that Joe’s gone missing somewhere near Kingaroy, and the fifth time that unmanned aerial vehicles have been despatched from around the world to find him.
Police Pause To Remember
Police officers from across the South Burnett gathered at the Kumbia Anglican Church this afternoon to honour fallen colleagues on National Police Remembrance Day.
$75,000 Boost For Community Groups
More than $75,000 was presented to South Burnett community groups at Council’s inaugural Community Assistance Funding presentation night.
Big Weekend To Bowl Over Tourists
South Burnett tourist operators are hoping for sunny skies this weekend to help launch Queensland’s new mini-holiday.
Artists: Start Your Engines!
Entries are starting to roll in for Nimué Gallery’s unusual Motors In Motion art competition.
Excitement Rising For Showcase Weekend
The new October long weekend is being held this coming Saturday, Sunday and Monday… and so is the very first South Burnett On Show festival.
Axe Hangs Over Alcohol Diversion Service
Packed into some quiet offices in Murgon’s Lamb Street is a service which everyone seems to agree has been having a positive effect on people’s lives but it appears to be facing the axe in December because there’s not enough dollars in the State coffers to run it.
Healthy Fun At Tingoora
Pupils from Crawford and Wooroolin State schools joined with students at Tingoora this morning to celebrate NAIDOC Day.
Firies Prepare For Summer
There’s been some dire predictions recently about a hellish bushfire season ahead of us … but not if the local rural fire brigades can help it.
Mad Hatters Raise $1500
A brightly dressed crowd of 50 art buffs crowded into the Kingaroy Art Gallery last Saturday afternoon for a “Mad Hatters Tea Party”.
Mayor Pledges To Save Cadets
SBRC Mayor Wayne Kratzmann pledged tonight to keep the South Burnett branch of the Emergency Services Cadets going if the State Government doesn’t reverse its decision to close the program down.
Mongrel Hits The Right Note
It’s not often that you can say that a Mongrel stole the show … but that’s what happened on Saturday night when a Mongrel of a tractor (a “bitzer” made of a hundred different parts) took centre stage at the 2012 Tractor Tattoo spectacular.
Hornets Show Their Might
Their fans call them the “Mighty” Cherbourg Hornets … and the team lived up to the nickname in Saturday’s Rugby League grand final played at Nanango.
Tractor Tattoo Ready To Roll
Rehearsals for Saturday’s Tractor Tattoo spectacular were in full swing in Kingaroy this evening.
Question Could Save A Life
Are you ok? That was the question on everyone’s lips as they sipped coffee at 20 venues throughout the South Burnett
A Thank You To A Quiet Hero
If you spotted 90-year-old Paul Tunn in Yarraman you wouldn’t guess the amazing stories this quiet ex-teacher could tell you …
Fetes Full Of Fun Times
It’s springtime and it seems that fetes are in the air … two South Burnett schools held their annual fetes at the weekend and both looked to be big successes.
