New competition as Kalbar lights up

The Scenic Rim's town crier Syd Norman and his wife Pauline lead the parade of tractors down Edward street in Kalbar. (Lyle Radford: 522890)
By Lara Hart

Kalbar, the small town that punches above its weight, has delivered another doozey and attracted approximately 1500 people to its Light Up Night Christmas event. Kalbar’s main road was packed with visitors who came to enjoy the lights, markets and festivities. This year was also the first of a competition to find the best decorated […]

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