Doggone Good Day For RSPCA
The RSPCA’s annual Million Paws Walk in Kingaroy’s Lions Park was the most successful held to date, according to Kingaroy RSPCA spokesperson Kirsty Minter.
Warm Welcome On A Nippy Night
A crowd of about 200 cinema fans thronged the Nanango Cultural Centre tonight for the official opening of the 6th annual Big Screen Film Festival.
12 Challenges, 12 Months, 12 Countries …
Former Nanango resident, and Queensland representative athlete, Meredith Bochmann is taking on an amazing 12 challenges in 12 countries in 12 months as part of a massive year-long fundraising effort for charity.
Councillors Told:
Raise Rates, Cut Services, Or Both
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Ken McLoughlin warned today that Local Governments are at a tipping point … they must either raise rates, cut services or both.
Talent On Show As Eisteddfod
Winds Up For Another Year
The Kingaroy Eisteddfod celebrated its 80th birthday this year with six days of intense competition between students from the South Burnett, Dalby, Bundaberg and the Sunshine Coast.
Sun Shines On A Perfect Burrandowan
A crowd of about 1500 attended the 90th Anniversary Burrandowan Picnic Races on Saturday in what turned out to be near-perfect autumn weather.
Mums On The Run On Mother’s Day
The Mother’s Day Classic fun run – or walk! – organised by the Go Getta Girls in Kingaroy this morning attracted an amazing 282 competitors.
Arts Festival Opens With A Flourish
A good crowd turned out at the Nanango Cultural Centre this evening for the official opening of Nanart, the annual Nanango Arts Festival.
Students Up For The Challenge
Students from eight local schools gathered at Nanango to challenge their science and engineering skills in a day-long competition presented by the University of Newcastle.
Street Machines Shine At Nanango
The South Burnett Car Club’s annual Show & Shine Swap Meet attracted an array of classic street machines – and a few motorbikes – at the Nanango Rugby League ground on Sunday morning.
Cordell’s Off To Tamworth
The Rogerson family of Coolabunia could soon have a new speedway star in their midst … young Cordell, 9, is having fun and making a name for himself on motorcycle circuits in Queensland and NSW.
Prices Down, Numbers Up
Was this the best Kingaroy Show ever? The thousands of people who attended the two-day event probably think so … and the organisers are thrilled!
Veterans Rally At Kumbia
About 60 vintage and veteran motorcycles from around south-east Queensland will converge on Kumbia at the weekend for the annual Bunya Rally.
School Photography Is A Class Act
South Burnett photographer Kathy Steinhardt has been a familiar sight around some of the region’s smaller schools for many years, snapping the iconic school photos that every parent loves.
Fascinating Time For Kindy Kids
The Wondai kindy will be hosting a “Fascinating High Tea” on Sunday at the Wondai RSL, and while the kindy mums have been busy preparing the food, the youngsters have been polishing their tea party skills.
Performing Arts and Cultural
Centre Starts To Take Shape
Stage 1 of Kingaroy’s new Performing Arts and Cultural Centre is quickly taking shape on site at the Kingaroy State High School.
A New Mayor … But
Nanango Still Unclear
The South Burnett work up this morning with a new Mayor and five re-elected councillors … with only the result in Division 1 (Nanango) still undecided.
Nanango Vote Too Close To Call
The final make-up of the South Burnett Regional Council is up in the air with a close race in Division 1 making it almost impossible to split three candidates.
Community Grants Kick In To Help Red Ants
Rugby League fans who attend this Saturday’s triple header of A Grade games in Kingaroy are in for a surprise when they take a look at TJ O’Neill Oval – particularly if they haven’t visited it for a while.
Colourful Night Of Culture
The Rotary of Club of Kingaroy joined together with the Filipino-Australian Friendship Caring Group on Saturday to bring a night of traditional food and entertainment to Kingaroy.
