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Young Cricketers
Win $1000 Of Gear

Junior cricketers in Nanango now have $1000 worth of training gear thanks to a lucky local resident

Soccer Fans Get Ready For A Big Weekend

South Burnett soccer players and fans are getting ready for a big weekend but a local businesses should be smiling, too.

Sports Share $400,000 In Grants

South Burnett sporting groups will share almost $400,000 in grants from the latest rounds of the State Government’s “Get In The Game” grants programs.

Jockeys And Racegoers In The Pink

It was a special day for the ladies at Nanango’s Lee Park racetrack on Saturday … there was a sea of pink in the stands for Valentine’s Day and women also starred on the track.

Legendary Day Of Family Fun

Cherbourg’s big day of rugby league last Saturday was jam-packed with famous faces, football action and, most importantly, lots of family fun.

Nanango’s Battler Returns To Home Turf

The line-up for last year’s inaugural Battle of the Bush Final at Doomben included the Lee Park heat winner Canid … and he’s coming back on Saturday

MP Congratulates Local Cricketer

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated Murgon cricketer Courtney Sippel on an outstanding season.

Lions Spread AFL Gospel

Brisbane Lions Ryan Lester and Tom Joyce dropped into Kingaroy as guests of the South Burnett Saints on Monday to help promote the upcoming Auskick junior AFL program.

More Wins For Richardson

Although Arnwood missed a place in Brisbane last weekend, Bel Seleva (Jason Missen) comfortably continued on her winning ways at Bundaberg for Glenn Richardson’s Nanango yard

Countdown To Historic League Clash

Excitement is building for Saturday’s action-packed day of rugby league action – and a huge dose of NRL nostalgia – at Jack O’Chin Oval in Cherbourg.

AFA Futsal Back For 2019

Australian Futsal Association (AFA) Futsal will be returning for 2019 at Kingaroy State High School next Wednesday (February 13).

New Committee Secures Club’s Future

Concerns Nanango might not be able to field teams in this year’s South Burnett football competition have been allayed.

Free Come & Try For Junior Bees

The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club will be giving youngsters a chance to give speedway motorcycling a go for free this Sunday, February 10.

Yellowbelly Aims For Bumper Roll-Up

Keen anglers are getting ready to descend on Lake Boondooma this weekend for one of the region’s biggest annual fishing competitions.

SB United Looking For Players

South Burnett Football president Troy Schultz has put the call out for senior soccer players eager to take part in the Toowoomba Football League competition this year.

English’s Deserved Award

Wondai bred, Nanango based Hannah English is a worthy recipient of this year’s South Burnett Senior Sportsperson of the Year Australia Day award.

Aidan Crowned King Of Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Speedway’s biggest weekend of the year – the Kings Royal – was massive in every way … record crowds, almost 200 nominations all up, and plenty of awesome action.

Summer Fishing In The South Burnett

The Christmas and New Year crowds have dispersed but the fishing has remained consistent and despite the low water levels, both South Burnett dams are fishing well.

Col Would Have Been Delighted

Local galloper Ascot Bound ($6), with Kelly Gates aboard, dug deep to provide a very satisfying touch to the Col Ryan Memorial at Wondai’s summertime program on January 19.

Tribute To Aussie Tennis Legend

Blackbutt’s favourite son, tennis great Roy Emerson, received a major award in the Australia Day Honours List on Saturday.

Tender Announced For $2m Equestrian Centre

Gympie Regional Council has announced Ri Con Constructions will build the new equestrian centre at Kilkivan later this year.

Sippel Picked For U19s NZ Tour

Murgon cricketer Courtney Sippel has topped off a big few weeks by being named in the Australian Under 19 women’s team which will tour New Zealand in March.

Registrations Open For Running Festival

Registrations are now open for people planning to take part in the 2019 Wondai Country Running Festival on June 22-23.

Wondai Racegoers Beat The Heat

The hot weather didn’t scare away punters from the South Burnett Race Club’s bonus summer meeting on Saturday, much to the delight of race club officials.