Careers Day Draws A Crowd
The 2015 South Burnett Careers Market had something for just about everyone on Thursday.
Parents Win Rock Competition
The Maryknoll Centre at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy was packed out on Friday night when the school held its annual Rock On Stage Concert … and this year, after seven years in the wilderness, the school’s Parents and Friends finally had a win against the teachers.
Kingaroy Toucher Wins Burnett Title
Last Saturday the prestigious Champion of Champions competition was held at Murgon.
Last Chance To See Rare Art
Visitors to the Kingaroy Art Gallery only have one more week to view rarely-seen paintings and sculptures from the South Burnett Regional Council’s collection.
Students Test Uni Life
Students from Nanango, Kingaroy and Murgon State High Schools cured a deadly zombie virus, used lasers to make holograms and discovered the mysteries of mathematics at the University of Queensland’s annual Experience Science program this week.
Wintry Weather Thins Greens
Brrrrr!!! It has been cold lately, hasn’t it? And it’s hard to play bowls with Ugg Boots on.
Twilight Branch Spreads the Word
The QCWA’s Kingaroy Twilight Branch held an Open Day on Saturday, July 11 to spread the word about the QCWA and gain potential new members.
Road Closed For Film Shoot
A section of Kumbia-Brooklands Road will be closed on Wednesday to allow a film crew to shoot scenes for an upcoming movie.
Maxi Fun For Mini Club
No you weren’t imagining it, there were a LOT of Minis on South Burnett roads at the weekend.
What’s Happening
During NAIDOC Week
There’s plenty of activities happening in the South Burnett this week as part of NAIDOC celebrations.
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.
