Racing’s Marvellous Milestone
On July 31, 25-year-old Jamie Kah will officially become Melbourne’s premier jockey for the 2020-21 season.
Rugby League Rules In Murgon
The big crowd that turned out at Murgon last Saturday for the Intrust Super Cup game has proven once again that Rugby League is alive and well in the South Burnett.
Cherbourg’s Olympic Hero
Australia has sent a record number of Indigenous athletes to an Olympic Games – 16 in total to Tokyo in 2021.
History To Be Made At Murgon
The team lists have been released for Saturday’s InTrust Super Cup clash between the Sunshine Coast Falcons and the Tweed Seagulls at Murgon.
Taj Has The World At His Wheels
Cycling fans flicking through the official guide for this year’s Tour de France may well take a second look when they spot the town name “Nanango”.
Murgon’s Hosting Intrust Super Cup!
Rugby league fans should be making tracks to Murgon next Saturday when a round of Queensland’s InTrust Super Cup returns to the South Burnett.
Wondai Races Abandoned
The South Burnett Race Club’s Wondai meeting – scheduled to be held this Saturday – has been abandoned due to the rain.
Alan’s Memory Will Live On
The memory of one of Nanango’s favourite residents will live on thanks to the renaming of the sports fields in Burnett Street.
Warm Wondai Welcome For Runners
Grey skies and the ever-present threat of rain didn’t dampen any enthusiasm at the annual Wondai Country Running Festival at the weekend.
Locals Vie In Bush Battle
Queensland country racing’s $200,000 plum purse was up for grabs at Eagle Farm on the weekend.
Cold Comfort For Stags’ Fans
Murgon and Nanango played an exciting 22-all draw in their A Grade rugby league game played on a bitterly cold night at Nanango last Saturday.
Saints Back In Winner’s Circle
South Burnett Saints clocked up their second win of the season on Saturday in an impressive display over the Warwick Redbacks.
Big Weekend Planned In Wondai
One of Wondai’s biggest events of the year is on again this weekend … and there’s still time to take part!
Big Crowd Enjoys Close Games
One of the biggest crowds seen at a South Burnett rugby league game this season turned out at Murgon last Saturday.
Tigers Maul South Burnett
Toowoomba proved too strong for the South Burnett Saints in their Round 8 game at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Playing For A Cure Raises $10,000
Kingaroy Red Ants raised an amazing $10,000 for breast cancer research at their annual Pink Day at T.J. O’Neill Oval on Saturday.
Plans To Upgrade School Oval
Cherbourg State School hopes to begin work on a major upgrade of the school oval and staff car park later this school term.
What’s In A Name?
According to the Registrar of Racehorses, around 13,800 thoroughbreds are christened each year.
Heritage Round Salutes 40 Years
South Burnett Saints men celebrated their annual Heritage Day with the traditional return to the old Kingaroy Bulldogs’ strip on Saturday.
Pink Ants Ready For Action
Kingaroy Red Ants rugby league club is holding its annual Pink Day at T.J. O’Neill Oval on Saturday – so expect an explosion of pink on and off the field!
