Hard Work Pays Off For Cycle Club
The South Burnett’s latest tourist attraction was formally opened on Saturday morning at the Gordonbrook Dam recreation area.
Relay For Life Ready To Tackle Cancer
The South Burnett’s 2024 Relay For Life fundraising campaign officially began on Wednesday morning with a launch breakfast hosted by the Kingaroy RSL Club.
Players Ready To Tread The Boards
Cold war tensions, a love triangle and music by ABBA stars Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus … what more could you want? So have you booked your tickets to Chess yet?
Burrandowan’s Always In Style
The Burrandowan Picnic Races always attracts herds of thoroughbreds – both on and off the racetrack – to its annual outing.
Group Gets Keys To Old Church
Kilkivan and District Community Care Association has taken control of the 100-year-old former St Kevin’s Catholic Church but has described it as “a bittersweet victory”.
Deadly Serious About Having Fun
Nearly 100 people turned out on the South Burnett Rail Trail at Wondai on Sunday morning for the Mother’s Day Classic fundraiser.
Rain Couldn’t Stop Miracle Show
Old hands told newly elected Kingaroy Show Society president David Muller in January there was no way he could organise a show in just three months.
Work To Start On CTC Duplex
Construction work will begin soon on a new duplex in Kingaroy which will help young people make the transition from homelessness into permanent housing.
Helping Hand For SES Volunteers
South Burnett SES groups have received a major boost thanks to donations from Energy Queensland, Powerlink and the operators of the Kingaroy Solar Farm.
Local Success In Relay Express
South-east Queensland runners had a lot of events to choose from at the weekend … from the challenging Dead Cow Gully endurance event at Nanango, to the brand new (and heavily promoted) Toowoomba Marathon at Wellcamp Airport.
Stags Leap Back Into Battle
Round 1 of the South Burnett Rugby League’s A Grade competition saw a triumphant Nanango Stags back on the paddock for 2024.
KCCI Targets ‘Renewables’ Dollars
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s push to connect local businesses with the multi-million dollar “renewable” projects coming to the region is gearing up.
‘FlexiSpaces’ For Local Schools
Cherbourg State School and Nanango and Murgon State High Schools are among 34 schools across Queensland to get new “FlexiSpaces” to help students stay engaged.
Mick Celebrates 101 Years
World War II veteran Alfred “Mick” Purser turned 101 recently but that couldn’t stop him from attending Anzac Day commemorations at Murgon last week.
$7m Upgrade For Dusty Hill
A $7 million upgrade to the Dusty Hill winery complex in Moffatdale has been approved by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Mayors Back A Winner At Wondai
Wondai’s Anzac Day races are always popular, but this year’s event attracted one of the biggest crowds seen at a local racetrack for years.
Spirit Of Anzac Lives On
Attendees at Kingaroy’s Anzac Day commemoration were reminded of the importance of the “Anzac spirit” and the sad fact that one day it may be called upon again.
Our Anzacs Will Be Remembered
Anzac Day is taking on a special meaning this year for Kingaroy residents Chris and John Box who are visiting the blood-soaked European battlefields of World War I to pay tribute to Australia’s fallen.
Council To Defer $4.5m Works
South Burnett Regional Council plans to defer almost $4.5 million of capital works, but it is not just to save money.
Good Weather For Gardeners!
It was good weather at the weekend for frogs, ducks … and gardeners!
