Kumbia Sparkles On Cup Day
Thunderstorms overnight – and morning rain in nearby towns – possibly scared away some racegoers from Kumbia’s annual Melbourne Cup Day race meeting on Tuesday.
Full Fields For Kumbia Races
Kumbia Race Club will be holding its annual “Flemington In The Bush” Melbourne Cup race meeting next Tuesday (November 3).
Learn To Swim Vouchers Available
Applications are now open for the State Government’s “Play On! Learn to Swim” vouchers.
$2.1m Boost For Local Sport
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed almost $2.1 million in Games On! Grassroots Infrastructure Program funding for local sporting organisations across the South Burnett and Cherbourg.
Wondai Races Abandoned
The South Burnett Race Club’s annual Caulfield Cup Day meeting at Wondai was called off on Saturday afternoon before it could even start.
Saints Begin Season In Style
Saints – which clinched the premiership in their debut appearance in 2025-26 – have begun the 2026-27 South Burnett cricket competition in style with a decisive win over Kingaroy Services.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its annual Caulfield Cup race meeting – always one of its biggest meetings of the year – at the Wondai Racecourse on Saturday (October 17).
Cups Collector Targets Wondai
Rodney Hay, the former Taroom cattleman who is now based at Chinchilla, is a staunch and successful supporter of rural racing.
Local Cricket Begins Saturday
The South Burnett Cricket Association’s 2026-27 competition officially gets under this weekend with three games scheduled on Saturday.
Warbirds Came In Peace
The Southern Cross Air Force invaded the South Burnett at the weekend but no blood was shed, and the strafing runs were the very model of a peaceful occupation.
Nations Compete In Nanango
A three-day carriage driving competition – part of a virtual international competition – was hosted by the South Burnett Equestrian Group at the Nanango Showgrounds.
Cobbo Signs Up Until 2031
Cherbourg star Selwyn Cobbo has locked in a long-term contract with the Dolphins in a deal reportedly worth $3 million.
Barambah Takes Home Trophy
The South Burnett Women’s Soccer competition came to a close last Friday night at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy, with the top two teams all year battling it out again for glory.
Races Spring Into Action
Nanango Race Club’s meeting on Saturday turned up the heat just in time for Spring.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club is holding its annual Spring Races at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.
Mustangs Charge Home To Victory
The Murgon Mustangs were simply too strong at the end for Nanango in the South Burnett Rugby League’s Under 14s Grand Final played at Blackbutt last Saturday.
Shooters Compete At Clifton
More than 50 junior clay target shooters travelled to Clifton at the weekend to compete in a multi-discipline event.
Red Ants Toast Grand Final Win
Kingaroy proved that finishing as Minor Premiers was no fluke on Saturday when they lifted the South Burnett Rugby League’s A Grade Grand Final trophy at Blackbutt.
Lee Wins Bronze At Championships
South Burnett’s Lee Powell came home with a bronze medal from the recent Multi Disability Lawn Bowls State Championships in Brisbane.
Applications Open For Grants
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging community groups and organisations to explore the new online grants system to apply for funding through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
