Business Groups Kick Off New Year
Ken Mills Toyota will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s February meet’n’greet, the first for the business group in 2026.
Boars Earn Second Shield Win
The South Burnett Boars have notched up back-to-back wins in the prestigious Goodchild Shield cricket competition.
Stephanie Sworn In To Council
Stephanie Laycock, a familiar face on the local rural show circuit, has been elected to Somerset Regional Council.
Have Your Say On Draft Plans
South Burnett Regional Council has organised a series of get-togethers so residents can share their feedback about Council’s draft Community Plans.
Knives, Replica Gun: Man Charged
A 41-year-old Sunny Nook man has been charged after police conducted a wanding operation in Lamb Street, Murgon, last Friday.
Brekkie Raises Almost $4100
Last month’s Mayor’s Breakfast, held at Nanango to launch the 2025 South Burnett Relay for Life fundraising campaign, has raised $4096.56.
Yes, It WAS Cold!
The mercury officially hit -3.6 degrees C on Wednesday morning at Kingaroy Airport, the coldest day recorded so far this year in Kingaroy by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Flyers Open Their New ‘Hilton’
In January this year, the Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society suffered a devastating blow when its much-loved HQ was blown away in a massive storm.
Numbers Up In Kingaroy Court
The number of people who appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court rose by more than 21 per cent in 2023-24, figures tabled by Attorney-General Deb Frecklington in State Parliament have shown.
Man Killed In Crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash at the top of the Cooyar Range on Monday afternoon.
$1.5m Economic Boost
Accommodation will be in short supply from Friday onwards when the overhaul of Unit 1 at the Tarong Power Station begins.
Calling All Red Ants!
Kingaroy Rugby League Club (juniors and seniors) is inviting all past and present players, coaches, managers, administrators, sponsors and supporters to the first Red Ant reunion in 20 years.
Power Station Wins Awards
Tarong Power Station has been recognised by Engineers Australia for two projects which delivered savings
Coalition Launches Broadband Survey
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd wants to know how fast the broadband is in the South Burnett so he can help the Coalition find which regional areas are most in need of upgrades.
Tributes Flow For Music Teacher
Tributes are flowing for former Kingaroy State High School music teacher Laurie Case, 63, who died in Brisbane on Wednesday after a long illness.
Boost For Local Schools
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said Blackbutt and Yarraman schools will benefit from the State Government’s $1 million boost to the Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Funding Program.
Tarong Fire Under Control
Urban and rural fire crews worked to contain a vegetation fire in bushland near the Tarong Power stations on Friday.
Youth Jailed Over Break-Ins
An 18-year-old Kingaroy youth was sentenced to 12 months’ jail in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to seven charges, including two counts of burglary.
Healthy Fun At Tingoora
Pupils from Crawford and Wooroolin State schools joined with students at Tingoora this morning to celebrate NAIDOC Day.
Students Visit The Real Struggle Street
Year 12 students from St Mary’s College recently took part in a voluntary Street Retreat in which they spent two days working and learning about the struggles faced by some of the most poor and marginalised
