Curtain Rises On New Prospects
My first story for the new year concerns a very positive boost for an arm of the South Burnett’s racing industry.
Encouraging Signs For Kristen
The efforts of Nug’s Pocket and Ascot Bound at Esk last Saturday were a positive sign for young Wondai trainer Kristen Wenck.
$150 Sports Vouchers Open Soon
South Burnett parents have been urged to not miss out on the next round of “Get Started” vouchers
English Rules At Roma
The name Contessa Diamantina di Roma is well connected with western Queensland place names – she was the wife of Sir George Bowen, this state’s first governor.
Hot Moves On A Warm Night
The Grand Finals of Kingaroy Touch Association’s 2016 Season 2 were played at T.J. O’Neill Oval recently.
Touch Camp In Kingaroy
Sunshine Coast Touch will be holding a free holiday training session in Kingaroy in early January.
Run Ready To Start In 2017
The South Burnett will get its own parkrun group in 2017 after two trial runs on the South Burnett Rail Trail proved the concept has a lot of local support.
Cordell Wraps Up Season With Wins
Local junior speedway rider Cordell Rogerson has dominated the points in both the 125cc and 250cc categories after the last round of the Kingaroy Bees’ season.
Sunday Meeting Races To Success
Nanango Race Club’s bold experiment with a Sunday race meeting last weekend appears to have paid off.
Fun Day Pays Off For Charity
The Kingaroy-based Melanoma Awareness Foundation will be able to spread its message a bit further thanks to the recent touch football carnival organised by Bean Growers Australia.
Futsal Players Head To Sydney
Eleven South Burnett futsal players will be heading to Sydney in early January for the Club Nationals Tournament.
Memories Of Murgon Marvel Rekindled
Picnic In the Park, the Lunchtime gelding that put together 21 straight victories in 1984-85, was honoured at last Sunday’s Nanango Race Club meeting.
Sobers To Be Special Guest
The man who has been hailed as cricket’s best-ever all-rounder, Sir Garfield Sobers will make the first public appearance of his Australian tour at Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport on Thursday.
Nanango Draws The Numbers
Despite all the counter attractions, acceptances for Sunday’s card at Lee Park are very pleasing.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Sunday, December 4.
Thunder Dominates In 2016
Kingaroy Basketball Association’s Season 2 drew to a close on Tuesday night with close games in both the A Grade and B Grade Grand Finals
Ferling Signs With Sharks
Former Kingaroy Red Ant Lane Ferling has signed a contract to play for the Cronulla Sharks in the Holden Cup
The Fledglings Flourish
The tried and true bush experiences for rookie riders traditionally stand them in good stead when they progress to the provincial level.
Local Sports Receive $238,721 In Grants
The South Burnett Regional Council and the Murgon and Districts Tennis Association will both receive $100,000 to build sporting infrastructure from a grant program run by the State Government.
Opportunity For Young League Players
The Western Mustangs rugby league club – formerly known as the Toowoomba Clydesdales – have confirmed they will be bidding to join the Intrust Super Cup competition in 2018
