‘Uncle’ Arthur Takes A Break
Well-known Nanango mechanic “Uncle” Arthur Smith has finally hung up his spanners after years of helping South Burnett residents out of a jam.
Nanango Cadet Unit Isn’t Closing, Either
Following on from the news that Wondai’s Army Cadet Unit will stay open, it appears rumours have been spread the Nanango Unit is going to close.
A Region Pauses To Remember
Communities across the South Burnett paused at 11:00am on Tuesday to recall the exact moment the guns fell silent in 1918 at the end of the Great War.
Film Festival Gets Reprieve
As predicted in July, Nanango’s Big Screen Festival will go ahead next year despite Federal Government funding cutbacks to the National Film and Sound Archives.
Pizzas At The Markets
Growing the Burnett’s mid-week Farmers Markets in Kingaroy will have pizzas available from tomorrow (Thursday).
Gardeners Make New
Friends At Nanango
Gardeners from all over south-east Queensland converged on Nanango during the week
Wondai Cadets Bite The Bullet
A lack of suitably qualified volunteers means there will be no Australian Army Cadet Unit based at Wondai in 2015.
Concert Had Strings Attached
The South Burnett Community Orchestra has wowed audiences at Ringsfield
NaTDA Plans Cup Day Bus
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association (NaTDA) are organising a bus trip to the Kumbia Races on Melbourne Cup Day.
Locals Want To See
Weir For Themselves
Council will be asked to provide members of NaTDA with a private tour of McCauley Weir
Cadet Units Face Dilemma
A meeting will be held in Kingaroy next week to discuss ways to keep the South Burnett’s two Cadet Units operating.
New Dance Floor ‘Just Rocks’
A $5500 grant from Nanango’s Heritage Community Bank which allowed organisers of The Waterhole Rocks festival to add a giant dance floor to the event has proved to be a winner.
South Burnett On
Show To The World
The South Burnett has played host to a busload of dignitaries from all over the Commonwealth
Music Fundraiser Hits A High Note
A crowd of about 40 people packed into Wondai’s Anglican Church on Sunday to enjoy an afternoon of classical and contemporary music.
2015 Calendar For Rail Trail
Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails have launched an unusual calendar for the 2015 centenary of Anzac Day
Kitchen Scene Wins Mural Prize
One of the more enduring legacies from Nanango’s annual Mardi Gras is a collection of six murals that welcomes visitors at the Drayton Street entrance to Pioneer Park.
Cafe Opens At Ringsfield House
Some lucky local residents and South Burnett councillors enjoyed a sneak peek on Saturday of Nanango’s new cafe, located at Ringsfield House.
S-BRAG Woos Nanango Residents
A Nanango branch of the South Burnett Residents Action Group (S-BRAG) looks set to be formed
Ex-Students Renew Old Friendships
At least three school reunions were held around the South Burnett over the South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show long weekend, bringing back a flood of memories for participants.
NaTDA Looks Back On Year Of Progress
NaTDA looked back on a year of significant progress around Nanango when it held its Annual General Meeting on September 25.
