Murgon Takes Home Shield
The NRL’s Queensland Primary Schools Development Cup competition came to the South Burnett on Friday with young rugby league players from across the region gathering at Taabinga State School.
Nathan Heads Back To School
Former Nanango State High School vice-captain Nathan Trace, 21, is back at his old school as a teacher
Safer Option For Kumbia Kids
Kumbia State School students will have a safer route when walking to school, thanks to a new school crossing installed closer to the school gates.
School v School: Here Is The Funding
How much will your school receive under the Federal Government’s Quality Schools funding package?
Jordyn Enjoys Hands-On Experience
Late last term education student Jordyn Knight travelled from her home in Nebraska to complete the final practical section of her education degree at St John’s Lutheran School in Kingaroy.
Schools Pull Out Of NAPLAN Online
Education Minister Kate Jones confirmed on Friday that Queensland State schools would withdraw from the NAPLAN online testing trial this year.
Funeral: Lyle Schmocker
A funeral service will be held on Monday at St John’s Lutheran School for long-serving employee Lyle Schmocker
Women Invited To Apply For Bursaries
Applications opened on Monday for this year’s round of bursaries offered by the National Council of Women of Queensland.
Saddle Up Your Posse For Kumbia
Bookings have opened for this year’s famous Kumbia Brain Drain and tickets are apparently selling fast …
School Receives $4.5m For Hall
Kingaroy State High School P&C president Robert Postlethwaite has welcomed last week’s State Government announcement of $4.5 million funding for a new school hall.
MP Sends Edwin Back To School
When Esther Kinyanjui approached Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington to help her son Edwin get back into school, the local MP realised urgent action was needed.
Women’s Week Helps Girls Grow
Year 10 girls from four South Burnett schools should be feeling just a little bit more confident following workshops held this week to coincide with Queensland Women’s Week.
Kingaroy Firm Wins Contract
Kingaroy-based Wards Electrical has been awarded a State Government contract to perform maintenance at four local schools.
Website Brings School Lessons To Life
Local families can help their children excel at school thanks to a new website launched by the Federal Government this week.
Isla’s A Cracker With A Whip
Year 9 student Isla Airs has proven she’s very handy with a stockwhip after taking out the Queensland junior whipcracking title.
Running Men Celebrate Valentine’s Day
It’s not every day that a South Burnett resident gets to share a Valentine’s Day date with a national celebrity … especially when the date involves running 15km when most people are still asleep.
Grand Plan To Help Local Community
When Robyn Logan and Shane Robinson took over the Wooroolin pub last July they cooked up a “grand” plan to try to make a difference in the small town.
We’re Off To See The Wizard!
Three students from St Mary’s Catholic College will be singing and dancing their way along the yellow brick road after landing parts in an upcoming production of “The Wizard Of Oz”.
Family Fun Day Draws A Crowd
A Family Fun Day organised by St Mary’s Catholic College P&F drew a crowd of about 400 people to the college’s grounds on Saturday afternoon, despite the heat.
Funeral For Well-Known Teacher
A funeral service will be held on Thursday for former Kingaroy State High School teacher Tony Cush who died on Saturday.
