Women Welcome At Shed

Women Welcome At Shed

The Kingaroy Women’s Shed will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Thursday (June 13) behind the Salvation Army’s headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy.

‘Heading In The Right Direction’

‘Heading In The Right Direction’

“It doesn’t have to be our idea for it to be a great idea” … this is the concept behind the South Burnett’s new economic and tourism development body, South Burnett Directions, launched on Tuesday in Kingaroy by Local Government Minister David Crisafulli.

Pool Closures ‘Off The Table’

Pool Closures ‘Off The Table’

The South Burnett Regional Council will reconsider the idea of public swimming pool closures after receiving negative feedback from some South Burnett residents over the past few days.

Men’s Health Week Expo On Today

There’s a free “Esky Full Of Health” available for men at the Kingaroy RSL Tobruk Room from noon to 6:00pm today.

Free Community Recovery Breakfast

A free Community Recovery Information Gathering breakfast will be held from 7:00am to 9:00am in the Town Hall Forecourt in Glendon Street, Kingaroy on Wednesday, June 12.

Block Party To Mark Centenary

Block Party To Mark Centenary

The Kingaroy Information Art and Heritage Precinct is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the old 1913 Council Chambers with a free “block party” for the public tomorrow (June 8).

John BP Signs Up With PUP

John BP Signs Up With PUP

Kingaroy grazier John Bjelke-Petersen has put up his hand to stand for Clive Palmer’s United Party at the September Federal election.

Learning In The Fast Lane

Learning In The Fast Lane

A $3000 donation by the Kingaroy-Taabinga Rotary Club has provided students from three South Burnett schools with a hands-on opportunity to design, build and test their own mini Formula 1 racing cars.

Medicos Attend Local Conference

Medicos Attend Local Conference

South Burnett surgeon Dr Russell Milkins was a guest speaker at the Kingaroy Primary Health Care Education Conference last weekend.

MPs To Attend Community Breakfast

MPs To Attend Community Breakfast

The winner of the Nissan Micra, raffled as part of the fundraising for the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett flood appeal will be presented with the keys to his new car during a Community Recovery Information Gathering Breakfast organised in Kingaroy next Wednesday (June 12).

‘Certainly Working Always’ For Qld

‘Certainly Working Always’ For Qld

It’s not the picture you’d expect, a room full of Queensland Country Women’s Association members going “Nuts About Wine”!

A Big Thank You, Doug!

A Big Thank You, Doug!

Doug Farmer – and his yellow Holden stationwagon – are a well-known sight around Kingaroy

Local MP Welcomes Budget

Local MP Welcomes Budget

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the 2013-14 State Budget handed down last night has focused on economic growth, rebuilding and making the South Burnett more resilient.

Award-Winning Restaurant To Close

Award-Winning Restaurant To Close

Owner Jimmy Stephen has announced that his award-winning Accents Restaurant in Kingaroy will be closing its doors on July 27.

Glittering Night Launches Charity Trust

Glittering Night Launches Charity Trust

The glittering Mayoral Ball held at Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday night raised at least $30,000 for South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s new Charity Trust.

KCCI Members Go Clubbing

KCCI Members Go Clubbing

Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce members “hit the dance floor” for their latest Meet’n’Greet this evening.

Rosemarie’s Papered The Walls

Rosemarie’s Papered The Walls

Rosemarie Matthews-Frederick is the featured artist for June at the Nimue Gallery in Kingaroy.

Police Still Awaiting Test Results

Police Still Awaiting Test Results

Police investigating the death of Kingaroy resident Shaun Miles are still awaiting the results of further medical tests.

Choir Wins Silver

Choir Wins Silver

On Wednesday, the Kingaroy SHS Vocal Group won a Silver Medal at the division heats of Choral Fanfare