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Pink Ball To Make Test Debut

Pink Ball To Make Test Debut

There’s a South Burnett connection to the “pink cricket ball” news stories which have been circulating since Cricket Australia announced a pink ball would be used in a day-night Test against New Zealand in November.

Junior League Carnival In Murgon

Junior League Carnival In Murgon

More than 300 visitors from all over Queensland are expected to converge on Murgon from Sunday (July 5) for a huge junior rugby league carnival.

Kingaroy Men Take Burnett Pairs Title

Kingaroy Men Take Burnett Pairs Title

Kingaroy club pairs champions Danny Holligan and Errol Dionysius concluded a successful weekend of bowls at Wondai when they won the 2015 Burnett District Champion of Champions Pairs title.

Football Is A Family Game

Football Is A Family Game

It’s not uncommon to see siblings play in the same sporting team … but being able to play in the same team as your mother or father is very special.

St Mary’s Faces Tough Competition

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.

Gunners Take Points In Tight Encounter

Gunners Take Points In Tight Encounter

Wests and Gunners both took to the field for the local 1st Division derby with depleted lineups on Saturday.

Wolves Maul Monto Roos

Wolves Maul Monto Roos

Wondai demonstrated again why they’re at the top of the South Burnett rugby league premiership table when they notched up their eighth straight victory on Saturday afternoon.

Big Night For Touch Players

Big Night For Touch Players

The grand finals of the Kingaroy Touch Association’s first season for 2015 were played last week

An Addictive English Habit

An Addictive English Habit

Nanango rookie Hannah English simply can’t get enough of occupying the winner’s circle …

Sharks Steal Grand Final Win

Sharks Steal Grand Final Win

It’s been a big week for basketballers in Kingaroy with the Grand Finals for three competitions being played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

Junior Soccer Results – Round 7

Junior Soccer Results – Round 7

Results from Round 7 of the McDonald’s South Burnett Junior Football Competition played at Nanango on Saturday.

Saints Maul Cougars

Saints Maul Cougars

South Burnett Saints showed why they are at the top of the AFL Darling Downs 2nd Division table, outplaying University throughout their clash on Saturday in Kingaroy

Wondai Wins Men’s Fours

Wondai Wins Men’s Fours

Men’s Fours Champions from clubs throughout the Burnett rolled up at Yarraman on the weekend to try for the title of District Champions

Pink Ants Ready For A Big Day

Pink Ants Ready For A Big Day

T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy will take on a distinct pink hue on Saturday when the Kingaroy Rugby League Club hosts a “Playing For A Cure” day to raise funds for cancer research.

It’s In The Blood …

It’s In The Blood …

Michael Schrapel, the mature age apprentice who has ridden at Nanango and Wondai this season, was justifiably jubilant after he landed a double at Kilcoy last Saturday.

Fishing Fun Comes To Glendon St

Fishing Fun Comes To Glendon St

There’s a huge fishing competition happening at Lake Boondooma over this weekend, and to help South Burnett residents share the excitement, a special event is being held in Kingaroy on Thursday (June 18).

NSW Just Too Strong

NSW Just Too Strong

Queensland’s “State of Origin” game against NSW in Round 3 of the 15 & Under School Sport Australia Cricket Championships in Darwin went the same way as this week’s iconic league game … with a loss to Queensland.

Futsal News – June 17

Futsal News – June 17

Futsal games are being played during winter in Kingaroy on Thursday afternoons – but there’s plenty of room for more teams!

Grand Final Teams Decided

Grand Final Teams Decided

The Kingaroy Touch Association’s first season for 2015 is rapidly coming to a close, with semi-finals played at T.J. O’Neill Oval on Monday night.

Athlete Subsidy Program Upgraded

Athlete Subsidy Program Upgraded

A State Government subsidy program which provides financial assistance to young athletes and sports officials who attend state, national and international championships was significantly upgraded today.