Stars Come Out For Trivia Night
St John’s “Starry Starry Night” trivia night on Friday was anything but trivial – despite all the wacky costumes – with organisers aiming to raise more than $8000 for the Lutheran School in Kingaroy.
Ex-Rabbitoh Has A Ball In Nanango
Former South Sydney captain Mario Fenech dropped into visit the boys and girls at St Patrick’s Catholic School in Nanango on Tuesday as part of a local blitz by NRL Ambassadors.
Murgon’s New Captains
Meet Murgon State High School’s new school captains for 2016
Numbers Down But Spirits High
Numbers at this year’s annual Windera Music Muster were a little down on usual … and the weather may be to blame.
Museum Looks To The Future
Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum complex is focussing on the future with two major upgrades currently underway.
School Outcomes Show Positive Trends
Year 12 results from the graduating class of 2015 were released this week and the report card reveals some interesting trends, according to Independent Schools Queensland.
St John’s Phases In New Look
Readers may have seen some new school uniforms around Kingaroy over the past few weeks.
Nanango Celebrates 150 Years
Ex-students came back in their droves to Nanango on Saturday to mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of the State School.
School Leaders Earn Their Badges
South Burnett mayoral candidate Cr Damien Tessmann was the special guest speaker at Monday’s Kingaroy State High School student leader investiture ceremony.
Scholarship To Help Local Student
A $10,000 scholarship, named after Cid Burke, is being offered to a student interested in OH&S
Ex-Students Ready To Celebrate
Nanango State School is celebrating its 150th anniversary with activities on Friday and Saturday
QCWA Offers Bursaries For Students
The QCWA is encouraging students to apply for QCWA bursaries in 2016 – but you’ll need to hurry.
Timbertowns To Be Recorded In Song
Josh Arnold, the singer-songwriter who crafts special songs for small towns, is coming back to the South Burnett … this time to Blackbutt and Benarkin.
Indigenous Languages Join Curriculum
The lead author of a breakthrough curriculum framework which will encourage the teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australian schools is disappointed with the timing of the release.
PCYC Plans Fun Program
There’s a fun line-up of activities planned at the PCYC’s vacation care program in Kingaroy after Christmas.
Vandalism Bill Adds Up
Kingaroy State High School was struck by two bouts of senseless vandalism at the weekend.
Premier Effort By Young Readers
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has been kept busy recently handing out certificates to local school students who have successfully completed the Premier’s Reading Challenge.
Goomeri Awards The Year’s Best
Goomeri State School held its Awards Night last Thursday, November 19 at the Goomeri Hall of Memory.
New Principal Visits St Mary’s
Meet Angela Myles, the new principal who’ll be taking over at St Mary’s Catholic College on January 1.
Rally Drivers Will Be Back!
It’s been at least a decade since the Brisbane Sporting Car Club last held a rally on the forestry tracks around Benarkin and Yarraman.
