Careers Day Draws A Crowd
The 2015 South Burnett Careers Market had something for just about everyone on Thursday.
Local Schools Join Federal Program
Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss says four South Burnett schools in his electorate have signed up to be a part of the Federal Government’s new “Sporting Schools” initiative.
More Fun Than A Teddy Can Bear
The teddy bears came out to play at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy on Wednesday when the school put on its very first Under 8s day.
School Plans Pathway To
Commemorate Centenary
Tanduringie State School will be marking their upcoming Centenary in September in an unusual way.
Lindsay Clocks Up 25 Years
There was a special celebration at Taabinga State School’s morning assembly on Friday … a big “thank you” to groundsman Lindsay Kath.
Parents Win Rock Competition
The Maryknoll Centre at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy was packed out on Friday night when the school held its annual Rock On Stage Concert … and this year, after seven years in the wilderness, the school’s Parents and Friends finally had a win against the teachers.
Nanango SS Wins Award For Excellence
Nanango State School has won one of just five regional Showcase Awards for Excellence
Gift To Cherbourg
Completes Great Story
An effort to build a reading culture within Cherbourg and its surrounding towns was given a huge boost during NAIDOC week.
Students Test Uni Life
Students from Nanango, Kingaroy and Murgon State High Schools cured a deadly zombie virus, used lasers to make holograms and discovered the mysteries of mathematics at the University of Queensland’s annual Experience Science program this week.
Bush Dance At Maidenwell
A bush dance will be held at Maidenwell Hall next month as a major fundraiser for the Tanduringie State School.
Murgon Wins Greg Smith Cup
Murgon State High School’s Open Rugby League team played against Bribie Island High in Gympie on Thursday for the Greg Smith Cup.
We Are Barambah, Our Story Unfolds …
The audience at Murgon Town Hall on Thursday night for the official premiere of the “Beyond Barambah” short film has given it a big thumbs up.
Video Launch At Murgon Town Hall
The “Beyond Barambah” music video will be officially launched on Thursday night at Murgon Town Hall
Service For Former Principal
Friends and ex-pupils of former Kingaroy State High School principal Alan Whitmee have been invited to attend a committal service which will be held on Saturday (July 11) at Taabinga Cemetery.
Triple P Program Goes Statewide
A parenting program which has been run at Cherbourg with great success will be made available to Queensland parents over the next two years.
TAFEs To Get More Funding
Next week’s State Budget will include more than $750 million for vocational education and training, an increase of $139 million on last year’s allocation.
Girls Head Off To Nationals
South Burnett junior footballers Lateisha Wilkins and Laura Grey were presented with their jerseys on Friday for their State duties.
St John’s On The Map
Secondary students at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy have excelled in the 2015 Australian Geography Competition.
Wheatlands School
Gets A Little Lift
Wheatlands State School got a $5000 bonus to finish the financial year on Tuesday
St Mary’s Faces Tough Competition
St Mary’s Catholic College’s netball team is competing in the Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball (QISSN) competition in Brisbane during the first week of the school holidays.
