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Hamblin Hits Home Targets

Hamblin Hits Home Targets

Jumps jockeys are used to covering plenty of ground – but Paul Hamblin, the former Darling Downs horseman now based in Melbourne, doesn’t find any hurdle when it comes to his work travels.

Racing Crowd Thinks Pink

Racing Crowd Thinks Pink

Nanango’s Lee Park was a sea of pink on Saturday as race goers braved the hot, sunny weather to enjoy the South Burnett’s first race meeting of the year.

Lions Notch Up Third Win

Lions Notch Up Third Win

Local AFL player Shaleise Law had the opportunity to play before a home crowd last weekend when the Brisbane Lions played its first AFLW game in Queensland.

Miles No Problem For English

Miles No Problem For English

On Friday, February 10 Hannah English booted home Sequoia Miss for the James Curtain stable at Rockhampton. And the next day she chalked up a treble at Miles.

Running Men Celebrate Valentine’s Day

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’

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.

Something For Playful Patrons

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.