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Kingaroy Track
Wins National Title

Kingaroy Speedway Club members are over the moon that their track has been recognised at national awards

The Grand Final

Nanango trainer Brian “Bunny” Laherty had his eye on one of the mini-trophies on the table in Brisbane on Wednesday for almost the entire barrier-draw period for the Battle of the Bush

Saints Back At Home

South Burnett Saints AFL teams will be playing back at home this weekend after spending last weekend on the road.

New Look A Win For Netballers

There are some very happy young netballers at St Joseph’s Primary School in Murgon, eager to show off their new uniforms.

Club Gears Up For Racing

Volunteers have been hard at work at the South Burnett Junior Motorcycle Club’s track in Kingaroy to get everything ready for the group’s first racing club day for more than a decade.

Nanango’s Classic Connection

With the 2019 Queensland Derby going to Mr Quickie on Stradbroke Day, it is timely to recall that the Burnett had a slice of the early classics staged in colonial days.

Speedway Champ<BR> Supports Young Riders

Speedway Champ
Supports Young Riders

Former speedway champ John Titman will be sponsoring the “Golden Steel Shoe Challenge” for a fourth time

Saints Fall Short In Rain

South Burnett Saints got off to a good start in their game in the rain against Toowoomba at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon.

Bush Battle Countdown Begins

Barcaldine hosted the final southern heat of the Battle of the Bush Series on Stradbroke Day, and things will rapidly heat up from here.

Come And Try AFL

The South Burnett Saints AFL club is currently on the lookout to add new players to both their Senior teams.

Grants To Aid Local Race Clubs

Three South Burnett race clubs will receive a total of $150,000 from the State Government for new infrastructure.

Pearler Of A Day At Lee Park

Although Darling Downs hoop Shannon Apthorpe booted home Speedy and Classic Beau to open Nanango’s bumper autumn program last month, the females were soon to the fore.

Saints Salute Their Heritage

Saints marked their Heritage Day with a new “old” playing strip and a visit by Jason Akermanis

Fishing Comp Looks Set To Continue

The Boondooma Open fishing competition held at Boondooma Dam on May 18-19 looks set to become an annual event

Crowds Roll In For Bush Battle

Nanango hoop Hannah Phillips may not be taking home Lee Park’s jockey premiership this year, but on Saturday she took out something even better.

Local Talent Picked For Qld

Two former South Burnett Saints’ junior AFL players are now looking forward to the opportunity of donning maroon jerseys

Full Fields For Nanango Races

The Nanango Race Club will be wrapping up its 2018-19 racing season this weekend with its Autumn Race Meeting.

High Stakes Combat At Nanango

Saturday’s round of the Battle Of The Bush Series at Lee Park is shaping up to be as gripping as last year’s edition.

Saints Honour AFL Heritage

The South Burnett Saints will be playing their annual Heritage Day this Saturday, May 25, and are hoping for a bumper line-up of past and present fans.

The jubilation at day’s end at Burrandowan was both understandable and delightful: four months and 29 rides after his January debut booking at Bell, Joshua Morrow made his first ever trip to a winner’s slot

More League Action At Murgon

Murgon will be the place to be for rugby league fans – again – with another huge day of football planned this Saturday at Murgon Showgrounds.

Cougars Claw South Burnett

Saints’ fans had little joy at home at the weekend, with both the men’s and women’s teams going down to University Cougars.

Punters Throw Caution To The Winds

Organisers and racegoers were blown away by this year’s Burrandowan Races … quite literally.

Fishing Comp Hopes To Net Big Crowd

More than 1000 fishermen, their families and friends are expected to travel to Boondooma Dam on May 17-18, and they should plan to have a great time when they get there