Kumbia Marks Centenary
Locals and visitors gathered at the Kumbia Hotel on Saturday to mark the 100th birthday of the town’s well-known landmark.
Once Upon A Time …
You’d better get in quick for the next Kumbia Brain Drain, almost half the tables are booked!
Cent Auction Aids Kindy
The Tour de Kumbia cycle race wasn’t the only big event happening in Kumbia on Saturday.
Cyclists Tour The South Burnett
A little taste of Europe came to the South Burnett at the weekend with the running of the “Tour de Kumbia” and the “Tour de Kingaroy” cycle races.
Cent Auction To Aid Kindy
Kumbia Kindy will be holding a Cent Auction this Saturday (July 27) as a fundraiser.
On Your Bikes!
South Burnett residents are being urged to get on their bikes for the inaugural South Burnett Region Community Ride which will be held in Kingaroy on Sunday, July 28.
Two Hurt In Bike Crash
Two people suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash near Kumbia on Sunday morning
Casino Night On Saturday
Kumbia Kindergarten will be holding a major fundraiser – “Hollywood Glitz and Glam Casino Night” – on Saturday, June 8, in the Kumbia Memorial Hall.
Ladies Greet The Judges At Kumbia
Saturday was Oaks Day – traditionally Ladies Day – at Eagle Farm in Brisbane but at the Kumbia races, it was truly a “day for the ladies” after female jockeys rode all five winners.
Full Fields For Kumbia Races
The Kumbia Race Club will be holding its new Mid-Year Race Meeting at the Kumbia racecourse off the Kumbia-Brooklands Road on Saturday.
Thank You For Years Of Service
Former Nanango firefighter Col Kowitz retired three years ago but he hasn’t been forgotten by his colleagues.
Council Crackdown On Pets
The South Burnett Regional Council is cracking down on unregistered dogs and cats in the region’s towns
Campdraft Brings Community Together
It was cut back to two days – and rain brought the competition to an early end – but both riders and spectators still had heaps of fun at the Kumbia Campdraft at the weekend.
Racecaller Remembered
Well-known country race-caller Harold Kirwin was remembered at a Requiem Mass celebrated in Toowoomba this morning.
Visitors Enjoy Easter Fun
The Easter long weekend always attracts a horde of visitors to the South Burnett … and this year has been no exception.
Floods Trim Kumbia Campdraft
Organisers of the 2013 Kumbia Charity Campdraft are expecting a good roll-up over the Easter weekend even though this year’s event has had to be pruned back because of the Australia Day floods.
Kumbia’s Pink For A Purpose
Pink for a purpose … that was the theme of the Kumbia Kindergarten’s International Women’s Day lunch
Last Chances To Get Aid Info
Time is running out if you want to find out information about what flood recovery assistance is available … and enjoy a free breakfast!
South Burnett Celebrates IWD
There’s a number of special events planned around the South Burnett this year to mark International Women’s Day (March 8).
New Dates For Flood Recovery Meetings
The South Burnett Flood Recovery Meetings that were postponed last week – ironically by the latest round of flooding – have been re-scheduled for next week.
