‘He Was A Bloody Good Bloke’
Wondai Memorial Hall was filled to overflowing on Friday afternoon for the funeral service of the “patriarch of Wondai”, former Mayor Percy Iszlaub, AM.
Art Exhibition Dazzles And Delights
Concerns about becoming bogged in his own driveway prevented a multi award-winning artist from attending the opening of his first exhibition in almost two years.
Army Cadets Looking For New Recruits
Wondai’s 135 Army Cadet Unit will be having two recruitment intakes this year – one this Sunday, February 11 and another in June.
Forestry Fire Contained
A fire that has been burning for two days in the Wondai State Forestry created large plumes of smoke on Wednesday which could be seen from as far away as Kingaroy.
Volunteers Top 270 Years’ Service
South Burnett councillor Ros Heit presented badges to a group of Wondai QCWA members on Monday morning who between them have racked up an amazing 270 years of service to the organisation.
Police Probe Road Rage Claims
Wondai Police are asking the public for assistance after reports of a road rage incident on the Bunya Highway appeared on social media on Tuesday night.
Racing Outpaces The Rain
Saturday in the South Burnett started with a few sprinkles and gradually built up to a downpour … but that didn’t stop a large crowd turning out to Wondai’s race track despite the leaden skies.
Carjacked Vehicle Found Near Wondai
A Holden sports car involved in an alleged carjacking in Gympie has been located in Wondai.
Wondai SES Wins Regional Award
Wondai SES Group – which was on its last legs just a year ago – has been named the North Coast Region’s 2017 Regional Group of the Year.
Art Competition Dazzles And Delights
A crowd of more than 70 packed the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on Friday night to help launch this year’s South Burnett and Cherbourg On Show Festival.
Wondai Volunteers Say Farewell
After 34 years of looking after the local community – and serving 135,000 meals – the Wondai Meals On Wheels committee has handed the reins over to SBcare in Kingaroy.
New Footpath At Wondai
The South Burnett Regional Council has begun building a new concrete footpath along the eastern side of the Bunya Highway at Wondai.
Are You A Former Volunteer?
Are you a former Meals on Wheels helper at Wondai? If so, long-time volunteer Michelle Smith would like to hear from you ASAP.
Right Royal Celebration At Wondai
Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey AC added a vice-regal touch to Wondai’s Centenary Show at the weekend … but he’s not the first Governor to have dropped in over the years.
Obituary: Merv Sokoll
A funeral service was held at Virgos Chapel in Kingaroy on Friday for former Wondai Shire councillor Merv Sokoll who died recently aged 84.
It’s All Go For The 100th Wondai Show!
Excitement is building for the Wondai Show’s centenary outing, which will be held at the Wondai Showgrounds this Friday and Saturday.
Shooters Holding Come & Try Day
The Wondai Rifle Club and the South Burnett branch of the Shooters Union of Australia will be joining forces on Sunday, August 27.
New Exhibition A Sign Of The Times
August’s exhibition at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery was officially opened on Friday night, and most people agreed it was a sign of the times … quite a few of them, in fact.
Two Weeks Left To See Art Show
A travelling South Burnett art show which has toured Nanango, Dalby and Warwick is on display at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery until the end of this month.
Race Meeting A Close Run Thing
Saturday’s Winter Race Day at Wondai was a close run thing, with South Burnett Race Club officials uncertain about whether the meeting could go ahead until mid-morning.
