Sports Grants For Four Schools
Four local schools have been allocated “Go For Gold” grants from the State Government to improve sporting infrastructure.
Council Sinks Pool Pods Plan
A proposal to spend more than $215,000 on two “pool pods” for the Kingaroy and Wondai swimming pools has failed to win approval from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Sisters Fill Gallery With Creativity
Wondai Regional Art Gallery has set visitors a challenge this month … can you find all the items from “Aunt Mabel’s Antiques, Curios and Collectables”?
Mother’s Day Run This Sunday
The annual Mother’s Day Classic – a fundraiser for breast cancer research – will be held on the South Burnett Rail Trail this Sunday.
Local Success In Relay Express
South-east Queensland runners had a lot of events to choose from at the weekend … from the challenging Dead Cow Gully endurance event at Nanango, to the brand new (and heavily promoted) Toowoomba Marathon at Wellcamp Airport.
Four Speakers To Nurture Women
BIEDO has organised four speakers for a special nurture day for South Burnett women at Wondai Town Hall next week.
$9000 Grant To Buy Mower
Wondai RSL Sub-Branch has received a $9000 grant from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal (FRRR).
No Obligation Look At Army Reserve
Interested in finding out a bit more about the Australian Army Reserve, but were afraid to ask?
Mayors Back A Winner At Wondai
Wondai’s Anzac Day races are always popular, but this year’s event attracted one of the biggest crowds seen at a local racetrack for years.
Big Crowds Gather Across Region
Huge crowds turned out in towns and villages across the South Burnett on Thursday to mark the 109th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli.
Good Weather For Gardeners!
It was good weather at the weekend for frogs, ducks … and gardeners!
Five Developments Get Go-Ahead
The South Burnett Regional Council has given development approval to five projects that could help transform the Kingaroy and Wondai CBDs.
Wondai Hosts Another Gem
The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club’s fifth annual gem show attracted a keen crowd of collectors and gem enthusiasts to Wondai Sportsground at the weekend.
Gallery Blooms With Garden Art
A surprisingly large crowd turned out at Wondai Art Gallery on Friday to enjoy the opening night of the annual Wondai Garden Expo Art competition.
Flowers Help Young Women Blossom
A dozen girls – all students at the Silver Lining school at Ficks Crossing – have created stunning floral arm pieces and crowns thanks to a unique arts program run in the South Burnett.
CTC Unveils New Look
Eagle-eyed residents will start noticing a new logo popping up soon on signs all around the South Burnett.
Mobile Service To Visit Next Week
Services Australia’s Mobile Service Centre truck, “Desert Rose”, will be visiting three local towns next week.
$1.8m Boost For Sports Clubs
Six South Burnett sporting clubs will share in more than $1.8 million after successful applications in the State Government’s Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund grant.
$322,400 For Community Groups
A dozen not-for-profit community groups will share more than $322,400 in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Upgrade To Be Completed In May
South Burnett Regional Council’s upgrade to the lower end of Scott Street in Wondai is now well under way … as motorists and pedestrians in the area would be well aware.
