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Jockeys In A ‘Variety Show’

Jockeys In A ‘Variety Show’

In a mixed chaff bag, this week has seen riders past and present play various centre-stage roles in Brisbane and Beaudesert.

Hornets Triumph In President’s Cup

Hornets Triumph In President’s Cup

The Cherbourg Hornets will go into next weekend’s semi-finals undefeated after a strong win against Murgon in the President’s Cup match played before a big crowd in Kingaroy on Saturday.

Super Sunday Preview

Super Sunday Preview

After a weekend off for the Ekka holiday, senior football will resume this weekend with the semi-finals of the 2014 Evolution Solar Football League competition.

Futsal News – August 7

Seniors Winter Competition results from Thursday, August 7:

‘Fantastic’ Day For Rugby League

‘Fantastic’ Day For Rugby League

Wynnum-Manly took home the competition points but local rugby league was the real winner after the Intrust Super Cup match played in Kingaroy on Sunday.

Three Points Bring Saints Back To Earth

Three Points Bring Saints Back To Earth

There were just three points in it but they were enough to bring the South Burnett Saints’ winning streak in the AFL Darling Downs Division 2 competition to an end on Saturday afternoon in Dalby.

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.