Memerambi Tenders To Be Called Soon
Tenders for building missing roads and drainage infrastructure on the failed Memerambi Estate are expected to be called within weeks, and work on normalising the estate should begin early next year.
SES Volunteers Sweat It Out For Summer
While most people spent the October long weekend relaxing and enjoying the warm Spring weather, thirty SES volunteers sacrificed their Saturday to sweat it out in bushland instead.
Shirts Beat Skirts At Yarraman
Yarraman had a great start to their weekend with their popular annual “Shirts versus Skirts” match.
No Need To Fudge Mondays
Ever wondered how fudge is made? If you have, you can find out all about it if you drop by Taste South Burnett’s cellar door on Monday, October 5.
Farewell ‘Country Bob’
Well-known former South Burnett radio announcer “Country Bob” died on Tuesday night after a long illness
Semi-Final Was A Nail-Biter
One of the highlights at Yarraman Bowls Club this week was the semi-final of the Yarraman Men’s Mixed Triples.
Warbirds Make A Buzz
Kingaroy residents were treated to the sight of historic aircraft buzzing around the airport last weekend.
New Exhibition Dazzles And Delights
The Kingaroy Art Team who took over the operation of the Kingaroy Art Gallery on August 1 have chalked up record sales with their first art exhibition, “You Will Never Understand”.
Visitors Win Ladies Carnival
The highlight of last weekend’s bowls in the South Burnett was the Kingaroy’s Ladies Carnival.
Kingaroy Substation Deferred
The construction of a proposed Kingaroy South Substation due to begin in 2018 has been shelved until 2025
Helene (Almost) Scoops The Pool
The Yarraman Ladies Club have finalised their championship calendar, and Honour Board winners were posted on the club’s notice board at the last meeting. Past President Helene Johnson almost scooped the pool.
Meals On Wheels Says ‘Thank You’
Each year the wonderful work of our Meals on Wheels volunteers is celebrated at a special morning tea, and this year it was held in Kingaroy on September 10.
A Question For Every Day … RU OK?
It’s just three little words … but it could save a life: Are you okay? The South Burnett threw its weight behind RU OK? Day again this year with yellow balloons springing up in shops, cups of coffee on offer and free breakfasts in Nanango and Kingaroy.
Yarraman Celebrates Father’s Day
The Yarraman Ladies Club hosted Father’s Day celebrations a day early at the bowls club on Saturday
Local Women Fundraise For Longreach
When former Murgon Uniting Church minister Rev. Jenny Coombes and her husband were transferred west to Longreach, they didn’t expect they would be supporting their far-flung community through a devastating cycle of flood and drought.
Past Presidents Reflect
Time marches on, doesn’t it? And there was certainly plenty for Past President’s Day bowlers to reflect on when Yarraman Bowls Club members played on Saturday.
Landscapes Showcase Australia
Kingaroy Art Gallery’s latest exhibition – a double showing of landscapes and women – will be open for viewing from Tuesday (September 1) at the gallery in Haly Street.
Mollie Re-Elected For Second Term
Member for Gympie Tony Perrett paid a visit to Kingaroy last Wednesday.
Work To Begin Soon
On RSL Club Upgrade
Work on the refurbishment of the Kingaroy RSL Club will begin on September 14, following a vote in the favour of the project by members.
Can You Help The Hygiene Drive?
Can you imagine what it would be like to bathe without using soap? Or being unable to brush your teeth?
