Bush Battle Helps Country Racing
A novel “Battle Of The Bush” Queensland racing initiative later this year is a remarkable boost for the non-TAB fraternity.
Trainer Barred For 12 Months
Dalby trainer Gilbert Baker has been barred from racing for 12 months after a gelding he trained returned a positive urine test at Nanango Races in September.
Joshua’s Running For A Record
Murgon youngster Joshua Williams has his eyes set on a world running record … and a baggy green cap.
South Burnett Summer Fishing Is Great
Summer is a great time of year to be outdoors with family and friends and it’s also the best time of year to be on the water.
Futsal Back On Thursday
AFA Futsal South Burnett Schools and Gol Brazil will be back in action on Thursday (February 1) at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Hall.
Matty’s Our New Speedway King
NSW driver – and current Modified Sedans national champion – Matty Smith was crowned King of Kingaroy on Saturday after three nights of racing at the South Burnett Speedway.
Council Lifts Support For Horse Ride
Gympie Regional Council has increased its financial support for this year’s Kilkivan Great Horse Ride to $9500, up $3000 from last year.
Enthusiasm And Energy For A New Year
Thoroughbred racing by nature is a mix of dilemmas and delights. Not everyone can be a winner and not every venture developed by the industry’s leadership comes off.
Jaden Picked For Hayden XI
Kingaroy junior cricketer Jaden Heness has been selected in the Matthew Hayden XI to take on the Martin Love XI in a mini-competition next month.
Netballers To Get New Courts
Nanango’s netballers had every reason to jump for joy on Wednesday when they learned the Federal Government will chip in the remaining $200,000 they need to rebuild the club’s netball courts.
Marathon Effort By Kingaroy Nurse
A recent trip to New York City to tick off an item on her “bucket list” led to an inspirational meeting for one Kingaroy health worker.
Get Started Vouchers Open Soon
The Queensland Government will expand its popular Get Started Vouchers program, offering a record $5.62 million in Round 11.
Play It Safe At Dams
Authorities are urging visitors to dams and lakes to play it safe this summer in the wake of a number of recent incidents.
Two Impressive Women Drop In
Kingaroy played host to two special visitors on Monday evening … champion beach volleyballer Taliqua Clancy and mining magnate Gina Rinehart, the patron of Volleyball Australia.
$250 Boost For Local Hero
Local MP Deb Frecklington has delivered an early Christmas present to Nanango resident Jakeb Dugdell who was one of four successful applicants in Round 4 of her Local Hero Grants program.
Looking Back, Looking Forward
With the Christmas-New Year period looming, it is fun to play Janus, the mythological figure often symbolised by a face that looks both backwards and forwards.
Do You Recognise These Players?
Do you recognise any of the tennis players in this old black and white photograph? Or can you remember the occasion on which it was taken?
Cycling Trails Get Go-Ahead
The South Burnett Mountain Bike Club has received approval to begin construction of a dedicated series of cycling trails through the Mceuen forestry area near Wondai.
Basketball Camp Celebrates 30 Years
Australia’s longest running and most successful basketball training camp will be running again this January at Harristown State High School in Toowoomba.
Storms Make Fishing Fun!
The hot weather and afternoon storm build-ups are creating some awesome opportunities for big Bass and Yellowbelly
