Saint Mary’s future sporting heroes
Budding sports stars from Saint Mary's Catholic College were recognised for their efforts at the 2021 Awards evening last Thursday, 28 October.
Selected students...
IN BRIEF: Crime, vax clinics and awards
Pfizer in Kingaroy
Darling Downs Health will return to Kingaroy Showgrounds this week to provide doses of the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine.
The clinic will be open...
Cherbourg home vax gets Ministers’ approval
After shocking statistics revealing low Covid-19 vaccination rates in Cherbourg came to light recently, efforts to keep the community safe were ramped up through...
KUMBIA FASHIONS: Race day splash of pink
Race-goers strutted the runway showing off their best attire for Kumbia's 'Flemington of the Bush' last Tuesday, 2 November.
To celebrate the end of...
‘Nutty’ numbers at pistol club shoot
Scores of Queensland's finest pistol shooters gathered at the South Burnett Pistol Club in Kingaroy over the weekend to compete for gold, glory and…peanuts.
SBPC's...
Showgirl title to continue
As South Burnett Showgirl, Jacinta Rockemer, reflects on her time at the State Awards, she feels an immense amount of gratitude for the ‘once...
Farm army to address Ag worker shortage
Rural Aid is helping fill the agricultural worker shortage created by border closures and travel restrictions.
Rural Aid’s Farm Army website provides a...
Burnett’s best and brightest
Gayndah's Burnett State College held its annual awards night on Thursday 21 October, celebrating the school's finest athletes, academics and community contributors.
Principals Sam Duffy...
Things to do in Mundubbera
Mundubbera is full of exciting activities and things to do for the entire family.
Whether you fancy a stroll in the park, a look at...
Oktoberfest comes to Kumbia
At least 60 people tapped their toes to German music and raised their beer steins to celebrate Oktoberfest in Kumbia last Friday night.
The gathering...
‘Perfect storm’ sees rodeo cancelled
Rodeo fans in the Burnett were dealt a heavy blow late last month, when the sudden cancellation of the popular Murgon rodeo was announced...
Students design cattle trap
Year 9 and 10 STEM students at Saint Mary’s Catholic College have been working to help Australian farmers solve a pressing problem.
The students'...
Fishing Classic hooks next generation of anglers
Young Burnett anglers aged 3 to 17 are being invited to take part in the Aussie Junior Fishing Classic.
This national fishing competition is...
