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.
Who Were The 1998 Winners?
One of the highlights of the upcoming South Burnett Rugby League presentation night dinner will be a salute to the senior players who last won a 47th Battalion Trophy.
Sporting Grants Now Open
Sporting groups are being encouraged to apply for funding for a national $29.7 million program aimed at upgrading community sport infrastructure.
Tickets On Sale For League’s Big Night
It’s on again … tickets have gone on sale for the annual South Burnett Rugby League Dinner which will be held on Saturday, August 18
Get Your Kicks At PCYC
Have you ever heard of Hwa Rang Do? It’s a martial art which evolved in Korea during the 1960s and is very popular in America … and it’s now available in the South Burnett!
Knockout Win For Murgon
Murgon State School has won through to the next round of the NRL’s Development Cup after a thrilling victory against St Mary’s / St Joseph’s Bundaberg in Murgon this week.
The Core Of The Bayliss Case
Corey Bayliss, the Sunshine Coast apprentice whose first career victory was on Simply Showtime at Nanango in May 2016, was suspended for six weeks at Doomben last weekend.
Saints Tame Visiting Tigers
The Toowoomba Tigers only managed one goal in their match-up with the South Burnett Saints AFL team in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Big Weekend For Young Stars
Hundreds of young rugby league players went home tired but happy at the weekend after another huge – and very successful – Mini Mod rugby league carnival at Wondai.
MP Opens Stadium Seating
Kingaroy’s football fields now feature “stadium seating”, thanks to an $18,500 grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Eagles Take Flight In Second Half
South Burnett U18 Eagles’ march to the finals has received a kick along with a hefty full-time score against Toowoomba Brothers last Saturday, and a forfeit by Oakey this weekend.
Persistence Pays Off For Richardson
Persistence paid off for Demesne’s trainer Glenn Richardson at Esk last Saturday.
Young Boxers Test Their Skills
A team of young South Burnett boxers made their debut in the ring last month at Hervey Bay.
Warwick Bites Back Against Saints
The tables were turned in AFL games at the weekend, with the South Burnett Saints’ women’s team chalking up a rare win, while the men’s side suffered a rare loss.
Free Cycling Programs For Women
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin running a free 10-week program on the South Burnett Rail Trail soon to encourage more women and girls to take up cycling.
Planets Align For Duffs
Last Saturday’s memorial races for Lewis Duff and his son Neal at Wondai were marked by a number of high points for the clan.
