Cooper Earns Origin Jumper
Former Murgon Mustang Gavin Cooper looks set to make his State of Origin debut at the grand “old” age of 30.
From Nanango To Group One … Almost
Non-claiming apprentice Jimmy Orman was a little more than two lengths off initial Group One glory at Eagle Farm last Saturday.
Redbacks Sting Saints
The South Burnett Saints failed at the last hurdle when they came up against the Warwick Redbacks in a tough encounter away from home on Saturday.
District Fours And Pairs Decided
The Burnett District Men’s Champion of Champions fours and pairs were decided at Nanango Bowls Club
Wests And Bears Dominate Lower Grades
Wests and the Barambah Bears took out both the 2nd Division and Women’s Division games on Saturday
Racing Board Members Unveiled
The long-awaited announcement of the members of the Racing Queensland Board was made on Sunday by Racing Minister Grace Grace.
Gold Seekers Head To Gympie
The response to the Three Cups Goldrush Challenge has unearthed a host of hopefuls for the Gympie Turf Club’s meeting at Adrian McClintock Park on Saturday.
Cherbourg Hunts Down ‘Roos
Monto Roos hopped home licking their wounds after a tough encounter against the Cherbourg Hornets at Jack O’Chin Oval on Saturday afternoon.
Busy Time For Indoor Bowlers
The past two weeks have seen Wondai indoor bowls players dealing with a busy schedule.
Pub Day Draws Keen Competition
Wednesday, June 8 was Pub Day at Kilcoy, and it drew good attendances as well as some fierce competition.
Harry To Captain Qld Squad
St Mary’s Catholic College student Harry Bredhauer received a text while he was at school last week … from his mum Amanda.
Gunners, Panthers Get The Points
Football fans got to witness one of two things on Saturday, depending on where they went to watch Round 10 matches.
Taliqua’s Going For Gold
Kingaroy beach volleyball champion Taliqua Clancy and her on-court partner Louise Bawden were officially named on Tuesday as Australia’s representatives at the upcoming Rio Olympics.
Eaton’s Rides Include Roma And Rome
Cecily Eaton has ridden at Barcaldine, Warwick, Roma, Rome and Gayndah following her return to the race-day saddle on April 30.
Saratoga Revival In South Burnett
A joint project between the Boondooma Dam Stocking Group and the Kingaroy Sportfishing Club has stocked Boondooma Dam with 72 healthy adult Saratoga, which will provide great sport fishing along with remarkably poor eating.
Alcohol Course For Volunteers
Taabinga Rotary Club has partnered with TAFE Qld South West to offer a “Responsible Service Of Alcohol” course to members of local service clubs, sporting groups and not-for-profit organisations at a greatly reduced price.
Junior Soccer Results
Results from South Burnett junior football games played at Nanango on Saturday (June 11):
Crowds Welcome Wondai Sprints
South Burnett residents were in rev head heaven when the inaugural Wondai Street Sprints roared into action at the weekend.
Carnival Draws Big Roll-Up
More than 500 junior rugby league players, officials and volunteers from throughout the Central Division converged on Kingaroy over the weekend to take part in the inaugural Central Division Junior Carnival
Winners Are Grinners
Last Monday was Ladies One Day Fours at the Kilcoy Bowls Club, and it drew a very big roll-up.
