Judges Cast Eye Over Wondai
Wondai played host last week to a three-day visit by Tidy Towns judges from the not-for-profit Keep Queensland Beautiful organisation.
Colleagues Salute Sergeant Brown
Local police officers turned out in force on Friday to salute the career of retiring Wondai Officer-in-Charge, Sergeant Gary Brown.
Wondai Show Was A Roaring Success!
A record number of stud beef entries, the return of the bull ride, gleaming trucks … the 101st Wondai Show had it all at the weekend.
Wondai Applies For CCTV Grant
Wondai could soon be the third town in the South Burnett region to get a CCTV security camera system to deter crime.
New Park For Wondai Woofers
Wondai dog lovers will soon have a special place to exercise their pooches, thanks to the local Lions Club and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Exhibition Sheds Light On Creativity
Guests who visit the Wondai Regional Art Gallery before the end of July will be able to see some of the most unusual lamp stands ever made.
Grant Will Help Gallery Expand
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery will get a new kitchen and extra storage facilities soon, thanks to a $31,000 grant from the Federal Government.
Crowds Brave Winter Races
Rain on Friday night and overcast weather on Saturday didn’t stop the South Burnett Race Club holding its annual Winter Race Day, nor did it stop a good-sized crowd turning up at Wondai’s racecourse.
Big Week Planned For NAIDOC
NAIDOC Week is being celebrated around Australia from July 8-15, and a number of South Burnett towns have special events planned to mark the occasion
Federal Pollies Visit Wondai
Only Prime Minister Turnbull knows when the next Federal Election will be held, but it doesn’t matter to ALP candidate for Flynn, Zac Beers … he’s ready and raring to go now.
Wondai Sets A Cracking Pace
The annual Wondai Country Festival held its second outing at the weekend, and it turned out to be bigger than even the organisers had expected.
Nanango Takes Ekka Trifecta
It was a big night for the Nanango Show Society on Saturday … not only did they host the annual dinner for South Burnett show societies, but their entrants were also selected to represent the region at this year’s Brisbane Ekka.
Awards Honour South Burnett Citizens
Three notable South Burnett residents received awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list announced on Monday.
Country Festival’s Ready To Run
After a “trial run” last year, the new Wondai Country Festival will be graduating to the big time in a fortnight with a string of events planned across two days, culminating in a full 42.2km marathon along the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Gallery Hosts Two Unique Exhibitions
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery is hosting two unusual exhibitions this month with works which have never been seen before in the South Burnett.
Wondai To Salute Our Reserve Forces
Wondai will be hosting its very special Reserve Forces Day parade again on Sunday, July 1.
Heartstarter At Wondai Diner
A “spare” defibrillator which has been placed at a handy location in Wondai could be a lifesaver if an emergency occurs nearby.
Watch Out For New Members
Wondai Neighbourhood Watch is on the lookout for crime … and for new members.
Travelling Exhibition Coming In June
The Wondai Regional Art Gallery will be hosting a travelling art exhibition in June, and hopes to make travelling exhibitions a part of its annual offerings in the future.
Mayor Disappointed Over Rumours
Rumours that Council plans to close Wondai Swimming Pool have disappointed South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell.
