Corner Four To Host Meet’n’Greet
Four Kingaroy businesses have banded together to host the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Book Lovers Enjoy A Special Preview
Bookarama is back in Kingaroy … and this year, the St John’s P&F has experimented with a new way to raise a few more dollars (and have some fun).
Big Changes At Commercial
Invited guests had the opportunity on Thursday night to take a sneak peek at the renovated corporate area at Kingaroy’s Commercial Hotel.
Heartfelt Effort For Bushfire Victims
Almost 250 craft items will be heading off from Kingaroy soon to help bushfire victims after a massive effort by the members of the Cooinda Craft Group.
New Machine Helps Earlier Diagnosis
Darling Downs Health says a new L-Dex machine at Kingaroy Hospital is detecting lymphoedema earlier than traditional methods, leading to better health outcomes for South Burnett residents.
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.
Relaying? Register On Wednesday!
Planning to take part in this year’s South Burnett Relay For Life? Then you really should do it on Wednesday! (April 17).
Emma Selected As Youth MP
Deb Frecklington has welcomed Emma Lindholm to her new role as the 2024 Youth Member for Nanango.
Firey Farewelled After 34 Years
When Kingaroy resident David Duff signed up as an auxiliary firefighter almost 34 years ago, he was given a helmet and overalls to keep him safe on the job.
ABC Drops In For A Visit
ABC-TV dropped into the southburnett.com.au office in Kingaroy on Friday to shoot video for a possible story about a mooted Facebook ban on news.
Children Learn About Landcare
A South Burnett Junior Landcare group began meeting in Kingaroy early this year under the guidance of local facilitator Suzanne Mungall.
CTC Unveils New Look
Eagle-eyed residents will start noticing a new logo popping up soon on signs all around the South Burnett.
KCCI Turns Spotlight On Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s new strategic plan for 2024-25 will tighten the business group’s focus more firmly on to Kingaroy – “the commercial hub of the South Burnett” – and benefits for KCCI members.
Pilgrims Walk To Support Homeless
Pilgrims on a journey to raise $250,000 for a vital homeless shelter in Brisbane walked into Kingaroy on Thursday on Day 6 of a week-long trek to Cherbourg.
Cultural Harmonies Fill Forecourt
Harmony Day – an annual celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity – filled the Glendon Street Forecourt in Kingaroy with music, dancing and colourful costumes on Saturday.
Familiar Face Signs Off
A small presentation was made at Kingaroy Library on Tuesday to one of the region’s long-serving Justices of the Peace who will be leaving the area soon.
Busy Days For Paramedics
Emergency services were called to a string of incidents in the South Burnett area over the past few days.
Boy Faces 13 Charges
Police have charged a 15-year-old Maryborough boy with 13 offences following an alleged dangerous driving incident in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
$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.
Underground Fault Sparks Blackout
A fault in an underground cable has been blamed for a blackout which hit Kingaroy Shoppingworld on Tuesday afternoon, forcing Woolworths to dump thousands of dollars worth of stock.
