Isla’s A Cracker With A Whip
Year 9 student Isla Airs has proven she’s very handy with a stockwhip after taking out the Queensland junior whipcracking title.
Running Men Celebrate Valentine’s Day
It’s not every day that a South Burnett resident gets to share a Valentine’s Day date with a national celebrity … especially when the date involves running 15km when most people are still asleep.
Grand Plan To Help Local Community
When Robyn Logan and Shane Robinson took over the Wooroolin pub last July they cooked up a “grand” plan to try to make a difference in the small town.
We’re Off To See The Wizard!
Three students from St Mary’s Catholic College will be singing and dancing their way along the yellow brick road after landing parts in an upcoming production of “The Wizard Of Oz”.
Family Fun Day Draws A Crowd
A Family Fun Day organised by St Mary’s Catholic College P&F drew a crowd of about 400 people to the college’s grounds on Saturday afternoon, despite the heat.
Funeral For Well-Known Teacher
A funeral service will be held on Thursday for former Kingaroy State High School teacher Tony Cush who died on Saturday.
Avoid A Fine And Slow Down!
Road users are being reminded to take extra care in school zones with Queensland students returning to class.
Bursary Helps Hannah Aim High
Former Year 12 St Mary’s Catholic College student Hannah Mallett went to Harvey Norman computers in Kingaroy on Thursday to pick up a new computer … and it was on the house.
Saint Patrick Journeys To New Home
The original St Patrick made his famous journey from Britain to Ireland in the 5th century … Nanango’s version has now made almost as important a journey, although a lot more recently!
OP Results Out Saturday
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) will release final results and OPs for Year 12 graduates online on Saturday (December 17).
Another Stanwell Scholarship On Offer
Stanwell Corporation announced on Thursday they will be offering a second $10,000 a year tertiary study scholarship in 2017.
Mining Scholarship Deadline Extended
The deadline for applications for a $10,000-a-year university scholarship has been extended by six weeks.
‘You Can Be Whatever You Want’
Nurunderi TAFE’s main lecture theatre was filled to overflowing with students and proud family members at the recent end-of-year graduation.
Bursary Celebrates 15th Birthday
A bursary set up to perpetuate the memory of a South Burnett radio announcer celebrated its fifteenth birthday this year.
Big Night For Murgon Year 12s
After a week of glittering high school formals in Kingaroy and Nanango, it was Murgon’s turn to shine on Friday night … and the Class of 2016 did not disappoint.
Spotlight On Nanango Year 12s
Nanango State High School students stepped into the limelight on Thursday night for their glittering and glamorous Year 12 Formal.
Classic Finish For Year 12
Students arrived in trucks, classic American cars, utes – and even a motorbike – at Kingaroy State High School’s 2016 Year 12 formal on Thursday evening.
Formal Season Begins In Style
Tuesday night was the start of high school formals week in the South Burnett, and Kingaroy’s St Mary’s Catholic College led the way with their traditional Valedictory Dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall.
Relay Thanks TAFE Helpers
South Burnett Relay For Life committee member Jenny Underwood dropped by the Kingaroy TAFE last week to thank students and teachers for their help with this year’s fund-raising drive.
Students Investigate Options
Students from Nanango and Kingaroy SHS attended a recent ‘Discovery Day” at USQ
