Heroes & Villains Head To Kumbia
The theme for this year’s Kumbia Brain Drain is “Super Heroes & Villains” so it’s time to dust off the masks, lycra and capes as well as your thinking caps.
Ellesmere Man Charged
Police are disappointed that the first vehicle stopped during a joint operation by Kumbia Police and the Kingaroy Road Policing Unit on Friday night has led to a man facing a charge.
Green Day Out In The Gardens
The Kumbia Catholic Ladies hosted a special St Patrick’s Day garden party last Saturday in the grounds of the Kumbia Catholic Church.
Car Snaps Off Tree
A 49-year-old woman was lucky to escape serious injuries when her car veered off Kumbia Road and struck a tree in Kumbia on Thursday evening.
New Hospital Bus Is Welcome
I have been lobbying for better access to health services for our community for many years.
Bush Poets Serve Up Laughter
A crowd of 70 people packed Kumbia Race Club’s canteen on Saturday to enjoy an evening of laughter
Rally Calls For Halt To Racing Cuts
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has joined the Queensland racing industry in urging the State Government to halt plans to slash almost $19 million of prize money until a new Racing Queensland board is elected.
Sweet Night At Kumbia Carnival
Kumbia Hall Committee members weren’t sure the 16th annual Kumbia Christmas Carnival would go ahead when they woke up on Sunday morning.
Anzac Grants For Kumbia, Boondooma
Two South Burnett community groups have been awarded grants from the State Government in the third round of the Anzac Centenary Community Grants program.
Cutbacks Target Country Racing
The South Burnett could lose up to four race meetings – and possibly more in future – if the State Government proceeds with controversial recommendations designed to rein in Racing Queensland’s escalating debts.
Charity Golf Day A Winner For Kindy
Kumbia Kindergarten’s second Annual Charity Golf Day last Thursday was a resounding success.
$60,000 Upgrade For Bell Street
Kumbia’s Bell Street will be turned into an avenue of trees next year, thanks to a streetscape beautification project
Richardson Enhanced The Memories
Memorial events are by nature a mix of sadness and celebration. The initiative of Glenn Richardson has proved that when your luck’s in, a fitting touch of happiness can envelop proceedings.
It Was Ladies Day At Kumbia
Omen punters looking for a hot Melbourne Cup tip could have done worse than pay attention to Hannah English’s three-length win in the first race of the day at Kumbia’s traditional Melbourne Cup meeting.
Next Breakfast At Kumbia
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be holding his next charity “Mayor’s Community Breakfast” in Kumbia.
Full Fields For Kumbia Races
The Kumbia Race Club will be holding its popular Melbourne Cup race meeting this Tuesday, November 3.
Locals Target Kumbia Cup Day Plums
On Tuesday, Tom Moloney will load Famechon Baroness and Yamanners on to his float to make the short journey from Chahpingah to Kumbia
Farmer Dies At Kumbia
A 70-year-old man has been crushed to death in a farming accident at Kumbia.
Catch A Bus To The Cup Day Races
Melbourne Cup Day isn’t far away now … and neither in the South Burnett’s annual Melbourne Cup Day race meeting at Kumbia.
For Sale: One Church
A crowd of about 80 people packed into St Paul’s Anglican Church in Kumbia on Saturday afternoon to witness the final ceremony to be held in the building.
