‘Thank You For Keeping Us Safe’
Police can cop a lot of abuse when they’re out doing their jobs, so it’s a very pleasant surprise to get a big “thank you” from a young supporter.
Museum Celebrates 10th Birthday
About 50 people gathered on the rear lawn of the Roy Emerson Museum in Blackbutt recently to celebrate its 10th birthday.
Awesome Year For College
“Challenging, overwhelming and unexpected … but above everything, it’s been pretty awesome.”
Junior Cricket Turns Pink For A Cause
South Burnett’s youngest cricketers “pinked up” last Saturday for a big day of games at the River Road Oval in Kingaroy.
Big Day For Peanut Lovers
Yes, it’s finally arrived! At 5:30am on Thursday, a crane lowered Kingaroy’s long-awaited Big Peanut into place on a pedestal in Lions Park.
Action-Packed Day At Kumbia
Kumbia Race organisers urged patrons to wear pink at the annual “Flemington In The Bush” race meeting on Tuesday.
Peanuts Shoot Ready To Fire
Pistols and peanuts might sound like an odd mixture, but they’ll be going off with a bang together this weekend.
Meeting To Discuss Park Upgrade
The Murgon community has been invited to attend a public consultation meeting this month to discuss upgrade plans for QEII Park.
League Looks Back On A Big Year
South Burnett rugby league players, coaches, team officials and family members gathered at Wondai Sportsground last week to officially wrap up the 2021 season.
Panthers Celebrate 40 Years
Current and former players, sponsors, supporters and friends packed Taras Hall recently to celebrate the 40th birthday of Nanango’s soccer club.
A Little Card Should Protect Emma
A 13-year veteran of the Queensland Police Service was left stunned and shaking when she was refused service recently in a South Burnett hotel.
Country Campout Will Come Back
There was talent galore on show at the inaugural “Sue and Geoff’s Country Music Campout” at Wooroolin on the weekend.
Nanango Turns Out With Pride
A large crowd of parents, students and teachers packed Nanango State High School’s hall last Wednesday for the school’s 40th annual awards night.
Spring Blossoms In Yarraman
The Yarraman Progress Association’s annual celebration of Spring, the Colours Of Yarraman, sprang into life on Saturday afternoon in Station Park.
Urgent Plea: Get Vaccinated Now!
The COVID-19 virus will be circulating in the South Burnett and Cherbourg by early January – or maybe even before Christmas.
Storm Damage Upsets Rodeo
Monday afternoon’s storm has forced the Murgon Show Society to find an alternative venue for their October rodeo.
‘Last Chance’ To Get Vaccinated
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow and fellow councillors have almost begged residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to stop the community going back into lockdown.
Another Big Year For Kingaroy High
After “dodging and weaving the COVID-19 minefield” throughout 2021, Kingaroy State High School teachers and students could finally breathe a sigh of relief on Monday night …
Drive-Thru Restaurant Plan For CBD
South Burnett Regional Council will debate an application for a new drive-thru restaurant in Kingaroy at Wednesday’s monthly General Meeting.
Local Groups Share $67,000 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will give $67,000 to 36 community groups in the latest round of its twice-yearly Community Grants Program.
