Landcare Issues Up For Discussion
The latest developments with the Burnett Mary NRM and Climate Adapatation Plan; the National Landcare Program; and what’s happening with Grazing BMP will be up for discussion in Wondai on Thursday, August 27.
Wondai Lions Plan ‘Friendly Event’
Wondai Lions Club is keen for the town to live up to its “friendly town ” reputation – a title it has won in several Tidy Towns competitions.
Exhibition Sets Spirits Soaring
A floor-to-ceiling painting of a river system in the Northern Territory’s MacDonnell Ranges, as viewed from the air, was the centre of attention at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s August exhibition opening on Friday night.
Planned Burn At Wondai
The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting a planned burn within McEuen State Forest on Tuesday (August 11), weather permitting.
Kingaroy Wins Pennants Competition
The regional pennants competition was played at Nanango last Saturday and Kingaroy last Sunday, with teams from Yarraman, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon and Kingaroy taking part
Crowds Flock To Emu Unveiling
A bumper crowd packed into Wondai’s Coronation Park on Saturday morning for the official unveiling of a statue
New Shed For Showgrounds
The Wondai Show Society will save $4000 every year from now on, thanks to a $35,000 grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund and an extra $5000 contribution from Stanwell Corporation.
Rail Trail Work Starting Soon
Work on the first stage of the Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail is expected to start within two weeks.
The Emu Has (Almost) Landed …
It’s taken a little longer than a year and it’s involved everything from collection tins in local stores to two CROW-FM radiothons and two open air movie nights … but on Saturday, July 25, Wondai’s memorial to its much-loved former town emu Charlotte will finally be unveiled.
Junior Footballers Heading To Wondai
The annual Mini Mod rugby league carnival will be on again this Saturday at Wondai
Model Exhibit On Display
Wondai Heritage Museum has a special exhibit on display, a model of the HMS Endeavour
Light Horseman Comes Home
A painting of a Light Horseman by artist Robyn Dower has been presented to the Wondai Diggers Club
Wonderful Winter At Wondai
Given that weather forecasters are expecting icy days ahead, the Winter Wonderland fashion theme for Saturday’s Wondai program should provide an ideal dress rehearsal
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its traditional Winter Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse on Saturday, July 11.
Art Comes From Near And Far
When Brisbane’s Lance Lamb began his career as a full-time professional artist in 1994, it was earlier than he’d expected.
Wondai Marks A Milestone
Wondai marked a milestone on Sunday when it held its 10th annual Reserve Forces Day commemoration … and guests came from all over Queensland for the occasion.
More Cattle Die On Highway
Ten cattle were killed when a double-deck B-Double cattle truck overturned near Goomeri on Thursday morning.
Back Home … At Last!
It’s been four months in the making. But on Friday night, eager visitors finally got to inspect it
Funding Split Up Agreed For Rail Trail
The South Burnett Regional Council and the Gympie Regional Council have come to an agreement on how to split up the $2 million State Government grant to develop the Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail.
Luke Named Regional Finalist
Wondai Mechanical’s Luke Tilney has been named a regional finalist in the Queensland Training Awards.
