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South Burnett Bowls News: 09-Aug-14

South Burnett Bowls News: 09-Aug-14

Most clubs are now well under way with their club championships, and looking forward to the Spring carnivals.

The Big League Comes To Town

The Big League Comes To Town

The grass has been painted with logos, sponsors’ signs are up, extra spectator stands have been erected and everything’s ready for the TV crew to move in … the South Burnett’s biggest day of rugby league for years is all set to kick off.

Murgon Holds On In Tight Finish

Murgon Holds On In Tight Finish

The Murgon Mustangs held on against a late comeback to defeat Wondai 46-40 in their A Grade rugby league clash at Murgon Sportsground last Saturday.

Mark’s Close Shave Pays Off

Mark’s Close Shave Pays Off

Last weekend’s “shave for a cure” by Murgon Mustangs coach Mark McDonald raised an amazing $1576.95 for the Cancer Council.

International Touch To Nanango Cup Day

International Touch To Nanango Cup Day

A Japanese rider, a licensee who’s made money in NZ, Victoria and Scotland and a busy breeder from Ipswich were some of the elements that combined to win last Saturday’s Nanango Cup.

MP Looking Forward To Big Game

MP Looking Forward To Big Game

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she is extremely pleased the State Government has provided major sponsorship to help bring Round 23 of the Intrust Super Cup to Kingaroy on Sunday.

Race Club Figures Up 12pc

Race Club Figures Up 12pc

The South Burnett Race Club has recorded a 12 per cent lift in profits, the club’s Annual General Meeting heard last night.

Junior Soccer Results – Round 11

Junior Soccer Results – Round 11

Results from Round 11 of the McDonalds Football South Burnett Junior competition games played in Kingaroy on Saturday

Saints On Fire Against Suns

Saints On Fire Against Suns

The South Burnett Saints and the Chinchilla Suns have a lot in common … they both joined the Darling Downs AFL competition at the start of last year, they both play predominantly in red strip – and on Saturday they even shared some players.

Futsal News – July 31

Seniors Winter Competition Results from Thursday, July 31:

Now For The Semi-Finals …

Now For The Semi-Finals …

The last round of fixtures matches in the 2014 Evolution Solar Football League competition were played on Saturday in Kingaroy and Wondai.

Cup Kicks Off A New Year Of Racing

Cup Kicks Off A New Year Of Racing

Local trainers had little joy at the Nanango Cup race meeting on Saturday, scoring just one win and two placings against an onslaught of horses brought in from the Darling Downs, Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Brisbane to contest the popular meeting.

Sporting Legends Raise $38,000

Sporting Legends Raise $38,000

Organisers of Saturday night’s “Dinner With The Captains” in Kingaroy are confident they have raised more than $38,000 for the Cancer Council’s 2014 Relay For Life campaign … but that figure could well go up over the next few days.

South Burnett Bowls News: 02-Aug-14

South Burnett Bowls News: 02-Aug-14

The cold weather has stayed with us this last week, and it’s made sleeping in under warm covers a lot more attractive than it is in sunnier times.

Big Weekend For Mustangs

Big Weekend For Mustangs

The Murgon Mustangs have a big weekend of rugby league football planned for tomorrow at Murgon Sportsground.

Will It Be A Black And White Nanango Cup?

Will It Be A Black And White Nanango Cup?

Given that all bar one candidate for Saturday’s 2014 XXXX Gold-Carrollee Hotel Nanango Cup (1600m) is on the minimum weight, punters will need inspired intuition to sort out their bets.

Last Chance To See Sporting Greats!

Last Chance To See Sporting Greats!

Today is the very last chance to book a ticket to have dinner tomorrow night (August 2) with Aussie sporting legends Allan Border (yes, THE Allan Border), Tommy Raudonikis and Libby Trickett.

Riders Came From Near And Far …

Riders Came From Near And Far …

Eighty young riders gathered at the Kingaroy Showgrounds on Thursday for the third annual South Burnett Equestrian Challenge.

Full Fields For Nanango Races

Full Fields For Nanango Races

The prestigious XXXX Gold/Carrollee Hotel Nanango Cup will be just one of the highlights at Saturday’s Nanango Races.