TAFE Scholarships Available
Applications are now open for TAFE Queensland’s 2025 Scholarship program.
Brendon Brings Home Gold
Kingaroy TAFE student Brendon Newman has won a Gold Medal at the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships held in Brisbane last week.
Students Tackle Our Big Challenges
More than 130 students from four South Burnett high schools enjoyed an opportunity to explore their “big ideas” at an all-day workshop held in Kingaroy Town Hall last week.
Calling All Young Artists!
Hey kids! It’s that time of the year again … time to start drawing to enter the annual Farm Safety calendar competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland!
Cool Upgrade At School
Nanango State High School’s Trade Training Centre is now set for next summer following the installation of five huge fans in the building.
‘Virtual’ Lessons At Eight Schools
Eight schools in the Nanango Electorate will be among the first in the State to join the State Government’s new Queensland Virtual Academy program.
A Night Out With Good Books
What could be better than having your choice of thousands of quality books to buy at bargain basement prices?
$3m To Replace Buwu ‘Shed’
The Buwu program at Cherbourg State School will receive a $3 million boost from the State Government’s Closing the Gap Priority Fund.
Aunty Ruth Steals The Show!
Two local superstars travelled back to the South Burnett this week for a very special event at Murgon State High School.
Tots Celebrate At Playgroup Party
Taabinga Tots celebrated National Playgroup Week with a special free Playgroup Party on Monday at Taabinga State School.
Leah Brings Play Reading Home
Murgon State High School will be hosting a special reading of Leah Purcell’s award-winning play, “Is That You Ruthie?”, next Tuesday (March 18).
Maidenwell’s Ready For Action!
Tanduringie State School P&C’s volunteers are working hard to make this Saturday night the best bullride yet at Maidenwell!
Students Take On Best In Region
Last-minute substitute Tayla Clapson will be representing the local region at the 2025 District final of the Lions Youth of the Year competition.
2025 School Leaders Congratulated
Kingaroy State High School’s student leaders for 2025 were congratulated in a special investiture ceremony held at the school on Monday.
Tasleigh Wins Youth Of The Year
Kingaroy Lions Club’s Youth Of The Year competition attracted a big field of 13 students this week eager to take out the prestigious title.
Mia Named As School Dux
Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy held a special school assembly on Tuesday morning to acknowledge its 2024 Academic Awards winners and School Dux.
Teacher Begins Anzac Experience
Murgon State High School teacher Morgan Suchoronczak has begun her research journey as one of the two teacher chaperones for the 2025 Premier’s Anzac Prize.
Girls Enjoy Lightning Visit
The Sunshine Coast Lightning netball club recently hosted a group of young girls from Cherbourg State School at the club’s home ground, UniSC Arena at Sippy Downs.
$100,000 Gift To Help Students
When people retire, their employer sometimes hands them a gift … but Kingaroy State High School’s Leanne Krosch has turned this tradition upside down in a huge way.
Rotary Helps Students To Succeed
The Rotary Club of Kingaroy has been a long-time sponsor of the Kingaroy State High School’s Academic Bursary Program.
