School Turns Spotlight On Culture
The spotlight was on Indigenous culture at Kingaroy State High School on Tuesday as students celebrated NAIDOC with music, bush tucker and a good old-fashioned sausage sizzle.
Mine Fight Comes Alive With Art
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group launched its “385 Alive!” community art project on Friday afternoon, the latest salvo in its campaign to stop Moreton Resources from building an open-cut coal mine near Kingaroy.
Extra Day Off For State Schools
Queensland State schools will get an extra day of holidays next year because of the Commonwealth Games.
Janita’s Artwork Takes Centre Stage
When the Queensland Reds take on the Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night, the talents of a Murgon High School student will be on display to the world.
Students Learn Driving Survival Skills
Nanango State High School students learned a very valuable life lesson this week: how to survive on the South Burnett’s roads.
Fairytale Performance By Students
Once upon a time about 50 students dazzled parents and friends in Kingaroy with musical renditions of the traditional tale of Beauty and the Beast.
Big Day At St Mary’s College
St Mary’s Catholic College is a bit like Dr Who’s Tardis … it’s a lot bigger on the inside than it is on the outside.
Wine’s Just Fine For High School
Kingaroy State High School students are going into the wine business, and fans of what is arguably the South Burnett’s smallest winery can look forward to a KSHS Rose later this year, along with a port and a sherry.
Police Want Young Drivers To Stay Safe
When police are called out to a road crash, the last thing they want to see is a young person laying dying inside a wrecked car.
Students Depict Local Diversity
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released the names of the winners of his “Wide Bay In Pictures” competition.
School Salutes Jim’s Legacy
The Kumbia community, and his many friends and relatives, were shocked when Jim Lenihan died suddenly in March 2015.
Farm Safety Calendar
Competition On Again
The State Government’s annual farm safety calendar competition – which saw South Burnett primary school children win three of the 12 prizes last year – was officially launched by Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace on Wednesday.
St John’s Opens New Buildings
New administration and classroom buildings at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy were officially opened on Monday.
Murgon Takes Home Shield
The NRL’s Queensland Primary Schools Development Cup competition came to the South Burnett on Friday with young rugby league players from across the region gathering at Taabinga State School.
Nathan Heads Back To School
Former Nanango State High School vice-captain Nathan Trace, 21, is back at his old school as a teacher
Safer Option For Kumbia Kids
Kumbia State School students will have a safer route when walking to school, thanks to a new school crossing installed closer to the school gates.
School v School: Here Is The Funding
How much will your school receive under the Federal Government’s Quality Schools funding package?
‘Pro-Life Feminist’ Coming To Kingaroy
A “pro-life feminist” who campaigns against pornography and the sexualisation of children will be a special guest speaker in Kingaroy on Thursday (May 4).
Jordyn Enjoys Hands-On Experience
Late last term education student Jordyn Knight travelled from her home in Nebraska to complete the final practical section of her education degree at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy.
Mad Night At St Mary’s School
Things were looking pretty mad at St Mary’s Catholic College on Saturday for the school’s second annual trivia night.
