Doggone It … What A Great Night!
A near-capacity crowd packed the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on Friday night to see South Burnett artist Dianne Woodall’s latest exhibition and enjoy live entertainment by popular Cherbourg band Muddy Flats.
Legionella At Four Local Hospitals
Testing has detected legionella bacteria in water samples at four South Burnett hospitals
Pets To Take Over The Gallery
The July exhibition at Wondai Regional Art Gallery will feature South Burnett artist Dianne Woodall and is totally “pet orientated”.
Choristers Sing Up A Storm
The Choristers – the treble voices of Brisbane’s St John’s Catheral – paid a visit to the South Burnett last weekend as special guests of the South Burnett Youth Choir.
Sunshine Coast Comes To Town
Wondai Regional Art Gallery’s June exhibition shines a spotlight on “Our Inner Creativity” with a range of works by popular Sunshine Coast artists.
Pool Closures ‘Off The Table’
The South Burnett Regional Council will reconsider the idea of public swimming pool closures after receiving negative feedback from some South Burnett residents over the past few days.
Funding For Local Dairy Farmers
Dairy farmers in the Murgon, Wondai and Monto regions will be able to work on improved soil management and rehabilitation and weed control, following the announcement of project funding through the Federal Government’s Caring for Our Country program.
SBRC Considers Pool Closures
The South Burnett Regional Council may be forced to look at closing some town swimming pools
Art Fans Farewell Lee
A small group of well-wishers gathered at Wondai Gallery on Saturday for the shortest exhibition seen this year.
Special Two-Day Show
At Gallery This Weekend
South Burnett residents will get a chance to become art critics this weekend when artist Lee Porter’s exhibition “Can You See What I See?” goes on show for two days at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery.
Lady Flo, Meet Lady Flo …
The Wondai Art Gallery’s permanent collection has been boosted with the addition of a long-term loan, a magnificent portrait of Lady Bjelke-Petersen by Brisbane painter Jan Lewis.
First Loads Head North
Graham Mitchell has been going a little bit “potty” in a bid to help the residents of Bundaberg and the North Burnett recover from this year’s devastating floods.
Cyclists Fired Up By Donation
A group of 40 fire fighters who left Brisbane last Wednesday to complete a gruelling seven-day, 850km bike ride to raise funds for burns research enjoyed a pleasant surprise when they pulled into Wondai on Sunday afternoon.
Sports Legends Coming
Three of Australia’s most famous sporting legends will be coming to Wondai in August
Rodeo School For Ficks Crossing
A rodeo school will be established at Ficks Crossing after the South Burnett Regional Council signed a lease agreement with the Shaftesbury Centre this week.
Former Wondai CEO Opens Units
Former Wondai Shire Council CEO Alan Keates paid a return visit to Wondai last week to officially open two new independent living units at The Laurels.
Curator’s Choice At Wondai
A chance idea at a curating workshop held in Gympie last August has led to a unique touring regional art exhibition.
Boost For Local Race Clubs
Wondai’s South Burnett Race Club and the Nanango Race Club will each receive cash injections as part of $2 million being distributed across Queensland through the State Government’s 2012/13 Training Track Subsidy Scheme.
Punters See Action At Wondai
Punters welcomed the return of Anzac Day racing to Wondai today with a good crowd in the betting ring, and exciting racing on the track.
A Spirit Of Self-Sacrifice
“Anzac Day isn’t merely a date or a remote campaign … it’s a spirit. A spirit of self-sacrifice, resourcefulness and friendship.”
