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.
Avoid A Fine And Slow Down!
Road users are being reminded to take extra care in school zones with Queensland students returning to class.
Bursary Helps Hannah Aim High
Former Year 12 St Mary’s Catholic College student Hannah Mallett went to Harvey Norman computers in Kingaroy on Thursday to pick up a new computer … and it was on the house.
OP Results Out Saturday
The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) will release final results and OPs for Year 12 graduates online on Saturday (December 17).
Another Stanwell Scholarship On Offer
Stanwell Corporation announced on Thursday they will be offering a second $10,000 a year tertiary study scholarship in 2017.
Mining Scholarship Deadline Extended
The deadline for applications for a $10,000-a-year university scholarship has been extended by six weeks.
‘You Can Be Whatever You Want’
Nurunderi TAFE’s main lecture theatre was filled to overflowing with students and proud family members at the recent end-of-year graduation.
Big Night For Murgon Year 12s
After a week of glittering high school formals in Kingaroy and Nanango, it was Murgon’s turn to shine on Friday night … and the Class of 2016 did not disappoint.
Spotlight On Nanango Year 12s
Nanango State High School students stepped into the limelight on Thursday night for their glittering and glamorous Year 12 Formal.
Classic Finish For Year 12
Students arrived in trucks, classic American cars, utes – and even a motorbike – at Kingaroy State High School’s 2016 Year 12 formal on Thursday evening.
Formal Season Begins In Style
Tuesday night was the start of high school formals week in the South Burnett, and Kingaroy’s St Mary’s Catholic College led the way with their traditional Valedictory Dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall.
