Springtime Success At Wondai
Racegoers enjoyed perfect Spring weather at Wondai’s annual Caulfield Cup meeting on Saturday.
Impressive Numbers At Wondai
As expected, the South Burnett Race Club’s card for Saturday has drawn plenty of hopefuls. Candidates from Charleville, Miles, the Downs, Gympie, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane will keep punters and bookies on their toes
Full Fields For Wondai Races
Wondai Race Club will be holding its annual Caulfield Cup race meeting – always one of its biggest meetings of the year – at the Wondai Racecourse on Saturday (October 20)
Last Chance To Comment On Parks Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has opened a small window of opportunity for residents to have a final say on its controversial Draft Sport and Recreation Infrastructure and Strategic Plan.
Grand Finalists Start Strongly
Last year’s grand finalists – Cherbourg and Blackbutt – both chalked up wins in Round 1 of the South Burnett cricket competition on Saturday.
Fun Day At Blackbutt Course
Blackbutt District Community Organisation held its inaugural Putt-a-Putt event at the Blackbutt Golf Club on Sunday.
Hayden Suffers Neck Injuries
Kingaroy’s favourite son, Matthew Hayden, says he “dodged a bullet” after suffering neck injuries while surfing at Stradbroke Island on Friday.
Youngsters Take On The World
South Burnett junior footballers travelled to Hervey Bay last week to take part in the quirky Joeys Mini World Cup.
Spring Into Some Dam Action!
Another great month of fishing has gone by … the lakes’ edges and deeper flats have really come alive with some cracking fish caught at Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams
Wondai’s Cup’s International Twist
The 2018 renewal of the Wondai Cup on October 20 coincides as usual with the running of the Caulfield Cup, the first leg of the time-honoured double that the Melbourne Cup completes
Gliding Club Wraps Up Championships
The Queensland State Gliding Championships at Kingaroy Airport wound up on Friday night with a celebration dinner and presentation of awards.
Cricket Action Ready To Fly
South Burnett cricketers will be taking to ovals around the region for the first time this year on Saturday with the official start of the local season.
Above Par Performance At Proston
Proston Golf Club has had an amazing makeover thanks to the generosity of a bunch of hard-working volunteers from the Mapleton Men’s Shed.
A Ripper Time At Maidenwell
Maidenwell was buzzing at the weekend for the town’s inaugural Post Rip Challenge, an event which grew out of last year’s woodchop / postripping charity fundraiser.
Busy Time At Wondai Bowls Club
A total of 14 teams from all parts of southern Queensland converged on Wondai at the weekend for the second annual Dingo Creek bowls carnival.
Speedway Season Is On A Roll
The new South Burnett speedway season got off to a smashing start last weekend with lap records broken and some spectacular crashes in a big night of racing.
Winter Sun Helped ‘Autumn’ In Spring
One aspect of thoroughbred racing in this State that has stood the test of time is the beneficial impacts of its winter climate.
More Grants For Local Heroes
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has announced the latest round of her Local Hero Grants, with four lucky recipients each receiving $250.
Big Weekend For Young Eagles
Murgon Mustangs hosted a special two-day carnival of junior rugby league at the weekend featuring two South Burnett sides plus 11 visiting teams.
Added Attractions For Race Programs
The three South Burnett race meetings that run in the October-December period will all be participating in one or two of the upcoming special series being staged on rural racecourses.
