Aidan Crowned King Of Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Speedway’s biggest weekend of the year – the Kings Royal – was massive in every way … record crowds, almost 200 nominations all up, and plenty of awesome action.
Summer Fishing In The South Burnett
The Christmas and New Year crowds have dispersed but the fishing has remained consistent and despite the low water levels, both South Burnett dams are fishing well.
Col Would Have Been Delighted
Local galloper Ascot Bound ($6), with Kelly Gates aboard, dug deep to provide a very satisfying touch to the Col Ryan Memorial at Wondai’s summertime program on January 19.
Tribute To Aussie Tennis Legend
Blackbutt’s favourite son, tennis great Roy Emerson, received a major award in the Australia Day Honours List on Saturday.
Tender Announced For $2m Equestrian Centre
Gympie Regional Council has announced Ri Con Constructions will build the new equestrian centre at Kilkivan later this year.
Sippel Picked For U19s NZ Tour
Murgon cricketer Courtney Sippel has topped off a big few weeks by being named in the Australian Under 19 women’s team which will tour New Zealand in March.
Registrations Open For Running Festival
Registrations are now open for people planning to take part in the 2019 Wondai Country Running Festival on June 22-23.
Wondai Racegoers Beat The Heat
The hot weather didn’t scare away punters from the South Burnett Race Club’s bonus summer meeting on Saturday, much to the delight of race club officials.
Feb Date For Vouchers
Sporting clubs have been notified that Round 13 of the State Government’s popular “Get Started” voucher program will open at 8:00am on February 6.
Worth Making The Trip To Wondai
Saturday’s Fashion theme for South Burnett Race Club’s meeting is Summer Safari. Interestingly, the latter word is Swahili for journey.
Countdown For Kings Royal
The countdown has begun for the huge three nights of speedway racing in Kingaroy known as the Kings Royal
Juniors Picked For Mustangs Squads
Ten junior South Burnett rugby league players have been selected for Western Mustangs development squads for 2019.
Dalby’s All Stars Shone At Nanango
The Dave Reynolds stable took a clean sweep of all three bonus pools at the recent Heritage Bank Nanango Burnett to the Beach finale at Lee Park.
$146,000 To Restore Tennis Courts
Kumbia tennis players will be celebrating following the announcement on Thursday that the Federal Government has released more than $146,000 to restore the Kumbia courts.
Extra Race Day At Wondai
South Burnett Race Club has sprung into action to take up the offer to hold an extra race meeting in 2019.
Vale Colin Ryan: 1938-2018
On countless occasions over the decades, Colin Ryan would return to the enclosure after a race at Nanango and give off the slightest of quirky grins as he approached.
Cherbourg Legends Team Selected
The Cherbourg Hornets Legends team has been announced for the Australian Legends of League game which will be played at Cherbourg on February 9
Tenders Close For Equestrian Centre
Tenders closed this week for construction of Gympie Regional Council’s proposed $2 million equestrian centre at Kilkivan.
Future Champs Earn Grants
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced the latest round of successful applicants from the Federal Government’s popular Local Sporting Champions program.
Lightning Title Up For Grabs
The last speedway meeting for 2018 will get under way at 5:00pm on Saturday at the Kingaroy Showgrounds track.
