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A Big Win Worth Remembering

Memories of past glories were shared in Blackbutt on Saturday when veterans of the winning 1973 South Burnett Rugby League grand final team gathered for a special reunion.

Sports Voucher Applications Open

Round 2 of the State Government’s “Fair Play” voucher program – which provides $150 vouchers for eligible young people to play sport – opens on Wednesday (January 22).

Big Year Of League Ahead

It looks like it’s going to be a year for rugby league in the South Burnett with five teams – including 2018 premiers Nanango – confirmed for the senior competition

Fantastic Festive Season Fishing

The festive season is a great time of year to be outdoors with family and friends and It’s also the best time of year to be on the water as the temps are hot, and the fishing is accessible to every angler of any ability.

Super Night For Aussie Champ

Super Sedans superstar Mathew Pascoe added another Queensland title to his trophy shelf on Saturday night after a dominating performance at the Kingaroy Speedway.

Hannah’s Treble Trick At Bundaberg

Racing on the first Saturday of this month produced an extra bonus for South Burnett jockey Hannah Phillips.

Another Legendary Weekend Coming Up

There’s going to be a huge weekend of rugby league coming up in February with Cherbourg hosting its first two-day carnival since 1988 and former NRL greats returning to show off their skills.

Equestrian Centre To Open

The $2.06 million Kilkivan Equestrian Centre will be officially opened on Saturday.

Queensland Title To Be Decided

The last speedway meeting for 2019 will blast off at 4:30pm on Saturday at Kingaroy Showgrounds.

Kumbia’s Courts Are A Big Hit

A crowd of about 50 gathered on Sunday to officially reopen Kumbia’s tennis courts and mark the end of a multi-year project

Silly Season Hits Nanango Races

Nanango’s special Christmas race meeting on Sunday had everything … spills, thrills and even a spot of cooling rain between races.

Nanango’s Merry Christmas Card

Although Lee Park is a long way away from Santa’s cottage, there will be a jolly roll up of horses and racegoers keen to kick off the festive season on Sunday

Full Fields For Nanango Races

The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Sunday, December 1.

Bright Future For Kingaroy Football

The future is looking brighter for Kingaroy’s soccer players, thanks to a grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and help from Ergon.

Spectacular Start To Speedway

Kingaroy Speedway opened its 2019-20 racing season in spectacular style on Saturday night with a full round of racing, and not a drop of rain in sight.

Grant Aids Young Athlete

Cherbourg athlete Joven Gyemore is one of 21 sportspeople in the Wide Bay electorate to receive grants under the latest round of the Local Sporting Champions program.

A Top Day For Dalby Duo

Trainer David Reynolds and his jockey-wife Leeanne McCoy scaled the heights at Mount Perry on Saturday.

Dirt Modifieds To Hit Track

Speedway fans will be looking forward to the “Spring Spectacular” race meeting to be held in Kingaroy on Saturday night.

Fun Golf Day At Proston

Proston Golf Club has a fun day planned for this Saturday for both golfers and non-golfers

Hidden Budget Banks A Doomben Berth

Oakey trainer Graham Banks was victorious in the 1998 Bat Out Of Hell Flying at the Gold Coast with Royal Rego, piloted by Mick Dittman

Cup Day Triumph At Kumbia

Hats off to the Kumbia Races … literally! Despite the incredibly windy conditions, the annual Kumbia Cup race went off with only a few hitches on Tuesday.

Karli’s Among The Best In The World!

Maidenwell barrel racers Michael and Karli Sanford have enjoyed an exciting few days at the National Barrel Horse Association world championships in the United States, with Karli earning a place in the final.

Omens For Kumbia On Cup Day

While serious punters will have done some exhaustive study before they head to the Kumbia betting ring on Cup day, other patrons will just be looking to have fun

Full Fields For Kumbia Races

The Kumbia Race Club will be holding its popular Melbourne Cup race meeting this Tuesday, November 5