Cup Meeting Draws A Big Crowd
The South Burnett’s Ekka long weekend and the threat of wet weather had no effect on attendances at the region’s first meeting of the new racing year on Saturday.
Sterling Effort By Aussie Duo
Beach volleyballers Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho Del Solar are coming home with a silver medal after a sterling effort at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Thrashers Earn Spot In Semi-Finals
South Burnett Thrashers will be taking the longer path towards the Darling Downs Rugby Union grand final despite a thumping 41-5 victory over Goondiwindi on Saturday.
Female Eagles Are Soaring
Women’s rugby league is soaring in the South Burnett with all three teams charging towards the Grand Finals of the Wide Bay Female competition.
Dam Festival Postponed Again
The Festival of the Dams fishing competition, sponsored by the South Burnett Regional Council, has been postponed again.
Saints’ Season Winding Down
South Burnett Saints’ men’s and women’s teams will be heading to Dalby this weekend for Round 16 of the Darling Downs AFL competition.
PCYC To Host Wheelchair Training
The Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Sports Club has organised a special closed training session for girls on Saturday at the PCYC in Murgon.
Thrashers Head To Last Round
The South Burnett Thrashers travelled to Dalby on Saturday for a top-of-the-table clash against the Dalby Wheatmen.
Countdown To Finals Begins
The South Burnett Thrashers are accelerating towards the finals of the Darling Downs Rugby Union competition with just two more fixture games left to play.
Buttsworth Wins Challenge
Kingaroy campdraft champion Mark Buttsworth took home the $40,000 first prize at the recent Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge and Campdraft.
Mini Mods Hits Major Heights
Wondai’s huge Mini-Mod Carnival last Saturday attracted more than 870 players – plus their supporters – to Wondai Sportsground.
Saints Play In Honour Of Ben
South Burnett Saints’ player Brad Porter was presented with the inaugural Ben Brooks Medal during an emotional ceremony at the end of last week’s home game at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
‘Big Game’ Victory For Thrashers
South Burnett Thrashers notched up a hard-fought 31-17 victory on the road on Saturday.
Old Boys Enjoy Wondai Win
Wondai Wolves’ veterans who turned up for the rugby league club’s annual “Old Boys” celebration went home happy last Saturday.
Pink Powers Saints At Home
There were pink socks in abundance at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday as the South Burnett Saints celebrated their annual Ladies Day.
Thrashers Pack In Celebrations
The South Burnett Thrashers have taken delivery of a scrum machine which should make their on-field performances this year in the Darling Downs rugby union competition even more devastating.
Grants To Boost Local Groups
There have been some big winners in the local region from the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants announced on Monday.
Stags Hobble Murgon Mustangs
Nanango Stags left Murgon shellshocked during the first 10 minutes of their A Grade rugby league clash at T.J. O’Neill Oval in Kingaroy last Saturday, racking up two quick tries in super-quick time.
Big Saturday For Rugby Fans
South Burnett Thrashers have planned a huge day of celebrations for their “Old Boys Day” in Kingaroy this Saturday.
Girls Star At Wondai’s Ladies Day
Wondai Wolves hosted a special Ladies Day at their grounds last Saturday with girls’ games on the field, and their mums and supporters having fun in the clubhouse.
