Nanango Golfers Celebrate Centenary
While Nanango township was celebrating its 175th birthday on Saturday, Nanango Golf Club was also marking a very special occasion.
Heritage Steps Up For Club
Nanango Race Club is sporting a new set of stairs to the racecaller’s tower, thanks to a generous grant from Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
Good News For Bunya Mountains
What’s in this week’s State Budget for the South Burnett? Not a lot of anything new, although the announcement of funding to start the resealing of the Bunya Mountains Road will be greeted with relief by local residents and tourism operators.
Royal Celebration For 175th
The Queensland Governor was present when Nanango celebrated its centenary, so it was only fitting the current incumbent, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, should roll up for the town’s 175th celebration on Saturday!
Retired Teachers Awarded OAMs
Former teachers from Coolabunia and Goomeri State Schools have been awarded Order of Australia Medals in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List.
Celebrate 175 Years At Nanango!
Nanango’s big year of celebrations to mark the town’s 175th birthday will come to a peak on Saturday with a day of special events scheduled at Nanango Showgrounds.
Work Starts On New Wind Farm
Construction has officially begun on the huge Wambo Wind Farm project, situated near the existing Coopers Gap wind farm south-west of Kingaroy.
Businesses To Enjoy A Makeover
Kingaroy businesses will receive about $74,000 in grants under the joint Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry / South Burnett Regional Council Façade Improvement grant scheme.
TRC Unveils Record $651m Budget
The majority of urban residents in the Toowoomba Regional Council area will play an extra $129.23 a year in rates and charges following Council’s adoption of its $651 million 2023-24 Budget on Tuesday.
MiniRoos Flood Into Nanango
A few showers couldn’t wash away the enthusiasm of the 500 or so young Mini Roos who turned up on Sunday in Nanango to put their soccer skills to the test.
It’s Winter … Time For Craft!
The annual Queensland Winter Craft Festival is officially under way at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery!
Power On Show At Nanango
The Power Up Show, Shine and Swap Meet at Nanango last Sunday will help to “power up” the sporting activities held every week at the Alan Downie Sports Fields.
Simple Message: No More Violence
The annual Domestic Violence Awareness march through the streets of Cherbourg on Tuesday had a simple message: “No More Violence”.
Auxiliary Funds $34,000 Trolley
Raffles and other fundraising activities have paid off for the members of the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary who have managed to collect an amazing $34,000 to assist the facility.
Morning Tea Drums Up Interest
South Burnett Care hosted an “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” fundraiser in Kingaroy on Thursday morning, but it was also a great way to have some fun.
Donation Boosts Men’s Shed
A donation by Kingaroy solar farm constructor Mytilineos has “lifted the spirits” of the members of the Kingaroy Men’s Shed.
Digitrek Demystifies The Future
South Burnett students and businesses enjoyed glimpses of the future when the Digitrek Regional Roadshow rolled into Kingaroy on Thursday.
Big Day On Track At Nanango
Everything was big at Nanango’s Autumn race meeting on Saturday … a good crowd, a huge seven-race card and large cash prizes in the fashion competition.
Blackbutt Show Comes Back!
Blackbutt Show came back with a bang on Saturday after a four-year break caused by wet weather and the pandemic.
History Comes Alive At Taras Hall
Nanango’s pioneering spirit was on full display on Friday night at Taras Hall with local residents decked out in their best 19th century fashions for an historic night of local plays.
