Murgon Student Wins Arts Award
An artwork by Murgon State High School student Ian Saltner will be shown at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) next year after it won a major award at a recent exhibition.
Proud Night For Murgon Students
Family members and friends turned out in force on Friday evening to welcome Murgon State High School’s latest crop of beaming Year 12s as they arrived for their big formal night.
Kingaroy Style Was On Fire
A stream of glamorous graduates hit the red carpet on Thursday night at the Kingaroy State High School’s annual Year 12 formal.
Young Artist Wins Calendar Prize
Nanango State School prep student Charlotte Black was presented with a copy of the 2025 Farm Safe Calendar at a small ceremony on Monday.
Students Say ‘Thank You’
Earlier this year, Nanango State High School Year 12 students took part in a defensive driving safety course run by Safe Driver Training at Willowbank motorsport precinct in Ipswich.
Students Chill Out At Formal
Fears the afternoon rain from earlier in the week could strike again – what could possibly go wrong on Friday the 13th? – evaporated as St Mary’s Catholic College students rolled up at Kingaroy Town Hall for their annual valedictory dinner.
St John’s Celebrates Milestone
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington officially opened the new secondary precinct at St John’s Lutheran School on Friday morning.
Prep Pupil Shares Safety Message
Artwork by Nanango State School prep student Charlotte Black has been selected to appear in the 2025 Queensland Farm Safety Calendar.
New Crossing For School
A new pedestrian crossing and footpath will be built outside Goomeri P-10 school at a cost of $296,000.
Students Powered Up For Race
Kingaroy State High School students who will represent Australia at the world’s largest hydrogen race event are getting powered up with practice laps at the Tarong Power Station before the big event.
Olympic Effort At Brain Drain
P&C volunteers put in an “Olympic” effort on Saturday night to raise funds for the local State School at the annual Kumbia Brain Drain.
Kingaroy Team To Compete In US
Kingaroy State High School students will be heading to California in September to shine on the world stage at the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix (H2GP) World Final.
Career Options Open Up At TAFE
Students from local high schools – as well as some interested older residents – explored the many career options available in the South Burnett on Thursday.
Opposition MP Tours Region
Shadow Minister for Education and the Arts Dr Christian Rowan collected feedback on local issues during a whistlestop visit to the South Burnett last week.
Careers Market Invites Everyone
More than 30 organisations and training providers will be taking part in the annual Burnett Careers Market at TAFE Queensland’s Kingaroy campus next Thursday (July 25).
$2000 Boost For Kilkivan School
Kilkivan State School P&C is one of 25 across Australia to receive a $2000 boost, thanks to the 2024 CRT Primary Schools Program.
Olivia’s Chasing Her Dreams
A desire to make a positive impact in the world has helped former Kingaroy State High School captain Olivia Eriksen pursue her nursing career with passion.
Bursary Honours Late Elder
Applications are now open for Education Queensland’s “Bevan Costello Senior Bursary”, named in honour of the late Wakka Wakka Elder who died in 2021.
Sports Grants For Four Schools
Four local schools have been allocated “Go For Gold” grants from the State Government to improve sporting infrastructure.
Language ‘Fosters Connection’
St Joseph’s School at Murgon has introduced a First Nations Language curriculum into classes this year, after consultations with local Elders.
