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.
Last Service At St Paul’s
A deconsecration service will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Kumbia this Saturday (October 10).
Ooh La La … A Night In Kumbia
Ooh la la … the glamourous Kumbia Debutante Ball is a genuine South Burnett tradition
Kumbia Says ‘Down With Drought’
If you’re not living on a farm, you may think the drought is over … but it’s not, and the stress is still taking its toll on many local families.
Bloody Good Night In Kumbia
There was enough blood sloshing around inside the Kumbia Memorial Hall on Saturday night to keep even the thirstiest vampire feeling satisfied.
Mollie Re-Elected For Second Term
Member for Gympie Tony Perrett paid a visit to Kingaroy last Wednesday.
Man Charged Over Fatal Crash
A 45-year-old Kumbia man will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court next month charged with dangerous driving causing death following a fatal crash on the Bunya Highway earlier this year.
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.
Meeting To Decide
Kumbia QCWA’s Fate
Kumbia QCWA has put out an urgent call to would-be members to sign up to avoid imminent closure of the branch.
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.
