Fr Dan Grundy Celebrates 50 Years
For a Catholic priest who has never been placed formally in any parish in the South Burnett, Fr Dan Grundy seems to know lots and lots of local residents.
Wine Festival Seeks New Members
The South Burnett Wine & Food In The Park Festival committee is looking for a few new members
Tiny Truck Is Turning Heads
Eagle-eyed car spotters may have seen an odd-looking little vehicle on Kingaroy streets on Friday … a bright blue Fordson unlike any seen here before.
Forum Draws Interest
Guests who attended a one-day “Resilient, Sustainable Future Forum” in Kingaroy on Saturday heard about a variety of ways they could improve their gardening and farming practices right now and, at the same time, help conserve the environment.
Singers Gather For Fun And Laughter
The South Burnett played host to a unique Australian on Saturday
Steep Challenge For Cyclists
The South Burnett proved a steep challenge – literally – for the teams of cyclists taking part in the weekend’s Giro d’South Burnett.
Gavin Gets Back On Stage
Nanango musician Gavin Cisneros made a remarkable return to the stage on Saturday night
PCYC Plans School Holiday Fun
State schools will begin their 16 day Winter vacation this Saturday, June 27 … but parents looking for school holiday activities to keep youngsters amused will have plenty of options to choose from, thanks to the South Burnett PCYC.
Wondai Wins Men’s Fours
Men’s Fours Champions from clubs throughout the Burnett rolled up at Yarraman on the weekend to try for the title of District Champions
Singing Conductor Coming This Saturday
South Burnett singing group Sing Australia are looking forward to hosting a famous visitor on Saturday.
Art From The Kitchen
A kitchen is usually a place where only culinary artists perfect their craft. But in the South Burnett, one woman’s kitchen led to the creation of an arts group instead.
Learn How To Farm Sustainably
Growing The Burnett and BMRG will be holding an information day in Kingaroy on Saturday, June 20
Dam Switches Back On
The quality of Kingaroy’s water could take a dip next week.
Author To Chat About New Book
Historian Dr Judith Grimes will be visiting Kingaroy Library later this month to chat to local residents about her latest book.
Coming Soon: Blogging
Workshops For Women
The QRRRWN are offering women in Kingaroy the opportunity to create blogs
Charity Concert Will Celebrate Anzac
The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be paying a tribute to Anzac next month with a gala charity concert and dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall.
Guitar Great Coming To Town
Australian guitar legend Phil Emmanuel has performed on stage with the some of the greats of the music industry – from James Morrison and Don Burrows to Dolly Parton and Lee Kernaghan.
Winter Weather Keeps Rinks Quiet
Whether the weather is the excuse I don’t know, but things been a bit quiet on the bowls rinks this week.
ADSL ‘Back To Normal’
Telstra ADSL customers in Kingaroy suffered intermittent losses of internet services on Friday, starting from about 1:30am overnight.
Local Vets Ready For Pets
South Burnett vets are getting ready for three months of desexing … and all at a discount price.
