Minister Quizzed Over Racing Snub
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has asked Racing Minister Grace Grace why horse trainers based in the South Burnett have been left off a list to receive support following the recent floods.
Top Riders Coming To Kingaroy
Some of Australia’s top junior motocross riders will be coming to Kingaroy this weekend to take part in the Sunshine State MX series.
Pirates Raid Eagles’ Nest
A good crowd turned out at Wondai Sportsground on Saturday afternoon to cheer on the South Burnett Eagles Open Women’s team.
Murgon Storms Home To Victory
At one point, storm clouds clouds threatened to cut short the South Burnett Cricket Grand Final on Saturday but sadly for the Wooroolin Vikings, Thor wasn’t on their side …
Cricket Season Is Wrapping Up
Two special awards handed out to junior players were the surprise at the South Burnett Cricket Association’s annual trophy ceremony held at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy last week.
Sexton’s Near Perfect Start
Former Oakey trainer Patrick Sexton had a very profitable time at his first try on his new home ground at Lee Park.
Dolphins Make A Splash In Kingaroy
Dolphins officials who dropped into help at junior rugby league skills training in Kingaroy at the weekend were impressed with the roll-up … more than 60 young players!
Thrashers Test Their Strengths
The newly reformed South Burnett Thrashers rugby union team travelled to Condamine at the weekend for their first trial games ahead of the season opening round on April 9.
Bonus Games Surprise League Fans
Kingaroy Red Ants had planned to host two local trial matches last Saturday, but the storms on the coast blew in a big bonus for the club … three Round 2 games from the Statewide QRL junior competitions.
U14s Seize Wide Bay Crown
Young cricketers did the South Burnett proud last Sunday when the Grand Finals of the Wide Bay Intercity Championships were played in Bundaberg.
Councils Invited To Apply For Funds
Applications are now open for local councils to apply for grants from the Federal Government’s Regional Sport Events Fund, an initiative aimed at kick-starting local economies affected by the pandemic and now floods.
Runners Heading To Rail Trail
Runners will be converging on the South Burnett Rail Trail on May 2 for the second annual South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay.
RACQ Offers Special Flood Grants
RACQ Foundation is offering community organisations affected by the recent floods grants worth up to $100,000.
Thrashers Ready For Action
It’s been confirmed: the South Burnett Thrashers rugby union team will be back on the paddock this season.
Cricket Games Washed Out
The wet weather meant no cricket matches went ahead in the South Burnett region at the weekend.
Bundy Takes Home Shield
Despite a valiant stand by captain Ashley Sippel, Bundaberg proved too good for South Burnett in their Goodchild Shield grand final played at Lyle Vidler Oval on Sunday.
Junior League Starts To Fire Up
It’s starting to feel a lot like league season, with players trying out for South Burnett schoolboy sides on Wednesday, and junior Eagles teams heading out to Charleville.
Warriors Clash Ends In Draw
The two-day Gympie A Grade match between Wooroolin Warriors and Gympie Colts ended in a draw last Saturday at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
Fashion And Fun At Nanango
A large crowd packed Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday to enjoy the South Burnett’s first thoroughbred race meeting in more than three months.
Strong Performance By Cobbo
Broncos rookie Selwyn Cobbo earned praise after his strong performance for the Indigenous All Stars against the Maori team on Saturday night in Sydney.
