Semi-Finals Deliver Big Surprises
Last Saturday’s soccer semi-finals provided some real surprises for spectators … and also sadly spelled the end of the season for two of the region’s eight teams.
Big Day Of League Action
There’s a big day of rugby league action happening at Cherbourg’s Jack O’Chin Oval on Saturday with major and minor semi-finals being played in all grades.
Saints Miss Out On Finals Berth
South Burnett Saints have missed out on a spot in the AFL Darling Downs final series despite trouncing Highfields by 85 points on Saturday in Kingaroy.
Nanango Refashions Fashion
Racegoers who enjoy dressing to the various themes at Lee Park need to note the new approach that kicks off there on Saturday, September 8.
Local Players In Rookie Challenge
South Burnett cricketers Courtney Sippel and Renee Irvine have been selected to play in the Under 18 Female Rookie Challenge next month.
Funeral For Top Boxer
A funeral will be held in Cherbourg on Friday for former Australian boxer Edward Claude – “Eddie” – Barney.
Grants Support Local Champs
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has announced the latest round of successful applicants in his electorate for the Federal Government’s popular Local Sporting Champions program.
League Salutes Past And Future
The South Burnett’s rugby league family gathered together on Saturday night to salute the sports stars of the past as well as the up-and-coming stars of the future.
League Players Enjoy Week Off
South Burnett rugby league teams have a week off after the final fixtures round was played last weekend
Stewards Call Time Out
Darryl Gardiner, the Bundaberg trainer who headed the South East Country Racing Association winner’s list for the season just completed, has been sidelined by QRIC stewards for a year.
Last Chance For Finals Spot
South Burnett Saints scored an easy win over the Dalby Swans in their Round 15 game of the Darling Downs AFL competition played at Dalby on Saturday.
Crunch Time In Soccer Comps
It’s crunch time in the 2018 Football South Burnett competition with the minor and major semi-finals being played this weekend at the Kingaroy soccer fields.
The Gray, White And Orange Flavoured Cup
Luke Nolen partnered Black Caviar for 22 of her 25 victories, and to date, Hugh Bowman has been on Winx for all but five of her 29 successes.
Hoopert Wins Senior Premiership
Former Murgon jockey Jason Hoopert, currently recovering from a race fall, has taken out the 2018 South East Queensland Country Jockeys Premiership
Racing Salutes Pioneer Family
Nanango’s pioneer heritage was celebrated alongside the excitement of the first South Burnett meeting of the new racing year on Saturday.
Calling All Local Heroes
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging groups and individuals to submit applications for Round 6 of her “Local Hero Grants”.
The Fish Are On The Move
The fishing has changed considerably in the South Burnett since the onset of winter but with a little bit of patience and some searching you can find some cracking catches of native fish.
Saints Put On Dogged Display
The South Burnett Saints celebrated their Heritage Day on Saturday with a thumping win against an undermanned Coolaroo side at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its Nanango Cup Race Meeting at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday, August 4.
Female Hoops And The Cup
Last year, jockey Cecily Eaton took out the 2017 Nanango Cup at Lee Park on the Darling Downs nine-year-old King Ludwig.
