Running Men Celebrate Valentine’s Day
It’s not every day that a South Burnett resident gets to share a Valentine’s Day date with a national celebrity … especially when the date involves running 15km when most people are still asleep.
2017 Yellowbelly ‘Biggest Ever’
While February temperature records were being smashed all around the South Burnett over the weekend, the Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking Association was breaking a record of its own.
Open Singles Draws Good Roll-Up
The Kingaroy Bowls Club held an Open Singles competition last weekend that drew a good roll-up of strong competitors.
Something For Playful Patrons
Given the recent focus on elite level racing with Sydney’s The Everest project, it is refreshing to note Eidsvold Race Club’s outlook.
Cherbourg Challenges NSW Champs
Former South Sydney and Parramatta NRL player Chris Sandow was the Cherbourg Hornets’ “secret weapon” when they played for the honour of Queensland against a NSW side in Newcastle on Thursday night.
Water’s Low But Fishing’s On A High!
The Christmas and New Year holiday crowds have come and gone but the fishing has remained the same.
Corporate League A Hit In Kingaroy
An “Ollies Mowers Corporate League” competition has proven to be a winner for the Kingaroy Bowls Club.
Dizzy Heights For High Rollers
At a time when many Australian country race clubs would appreciate some reinvigoration, Racing New South Wales and the Australian Turf Club have triggered an avalanche of comment about their bold new project.
How Jessie Aced $100,000 Grant
The Murgon Tennis Club will be getting a $100,000 upgrade later this year … and it’s all thanks to a local woman who went to extraordinary lengths to secure a grant for it.
Shaleise Given A Guernsey
Former Cherbourg resident Shaleise Law was presented with her official Brisbane Lions playing jumper at the launch of the inaugural Women’s AFL season on Tuesday.
Netballers Prepare For A Big Year
A permanent fix for Nanango’s netball courts may still be some way off, but the Nanango and District Netball Association is determined to continue making progress towards its ambitious goal this year.
Come & Try Junior Bike Racing
Boys and girls who’d like to see what motorcycle riding is like as a sport and being invited to come to Kingaroy Showgrounds on Sunday morning, February 5.
Meet The King Of Kingaroy!
Meet the new “King of Kingaroy” … Gold Coast speedway driver Greg Worling has been crowned king for a second reign after the fifth annual Kings Royal.
Bowlers Spoiled For Choice
Lawn bowlers were slightly spoiled for choice on Australia Day, and many of them took advantage of the fine weather to spend the day on the greens.
Locals Head Out
There’s no local racing for a little while yet, so this Saturday will see South Burnett units heading up to Thangool and down to Warwick.
Oz Day Action At Speedway
The Kingaroy Speedway’s premier event, the three-day Kings Royal, will roar into action on Thursday night.
Cyclists Plan To Ride For Relay
The South Burnett’s annual Relay for Life fundraising effort will have a new addition this year: a 330km “Ride For Relay”.
Hayden Enters Hall Of Fame
Kingaroy cricketing hero Matthew Hayden will be formally inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame as part of the Allan Border Medal awards ceremony in Sydney on Monday night.
U18s Crows Squad Selected
The Central Crows’ squad for the Under 18 Mal Meninga Cup was selected earlier this month after rugby league trials in Kingaroy, Roma and Bundaberg.
Kilcoy Opens The 2017 Innings
The South East Country District racing agenda for this year kicks off at Kilcoy on Thursday.
