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Santa Paws Coming To RSPCA

Santa Claus will be making many visits to the South Burnett over coming weeks – and one of them will be to Kingaroy’s RSPCA shelter on Tuesday, December 3.

KCCG Executive Re-Elected

The executive committee of the Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group was re-elected at the recent annual general meeting of the association.

Hall Gets Audiovisual System

Groups who hire Kumbia Hall for meetings or social functions will soon have access to more facilities.

Red Earth Community Foundation South Burnett was surprised recently when a phone call came from Supa IGA Kingaroy manager Trace O’Neill that he had some money to donate to the not-for-profit community group.

Singers Mark 10th Birthday

The founder of the nationwide Sing Australia network paid a flying visit to Kingaroy last week to help the South Burnett branch celebrate its 10th birthday.

Kingaroy Rotary Snags A Record

Kingaroy Rotary members believe they have broken a club record … serving up more than 400 sausages to hungry workers in an hour.

Guest Speaker Pushes CPR Course

In 1991, there were just 1100 front-line ambulance staff in Queensland; in 2019 there are 4707.

Learn The Art Of Speaking … For Free!

Ever needed to persuade a workmate to your point of view and not sure about the best way to do it?

Debaters Shine In Kilkivan

Kingaroy debaters travelled to Kilkivan on Sunday to take part in the Area Finals of the 2019 Apex High School State Debating competition.

Records Fall On Rail Trail

Another cycling record has tumbled on the South Burnett Rail Trail.

Dogless Doorknock Raises $3300

A “Dogless Doorknock Appeal” held at Kingaroy Shoppingworld in June this year has helped improve the lives of Canowindra Residential Care patients.

Crowd Bowls Up For Autism Challenge

Kingaroy Bowls Club’s greens were abuzz on Sunday afternoon for the annual Autism Bowls Challenge.

Runaway Celebration For 80th

It’s not every day that you turn 80, but almost every Saturday you will find Angela Clarke out on the South Burnett Rail Trail with the Wondai parkrun group.

Rotary Books Up Another Success

Last weekend’s jam-packed program of local events failed to put a dent in attendances at Taabinga Rotary’s annual Bookarama book sale.

Callide MP Visits Bunyas

The Bunya Mountains Community Association hosted a picnic lunch at the new Fishers Lookout deck for Member for Callide Colin Boyce last Friday.

Black Coffee Will Keep Audiences Alert

Fans of Agatha Christie’s Belgian detective Hercule Poirot are in for a special treat later this month, courtesy of the Nanango Theatre Company

Free Bingo For Seniors Week

Nanango will be marking Seniors Week with free bingo games and a bonus light luncheon this year, thanks to a State Government grant.

Afternoon Tea For Veterans

Nanango RSL Sub-Branch will be hosting a special afternoon tea on Sunday (August 4) for servicemen and women and their partners.

Two Reasons To Eat In The Street

A quirky “eat in the street” dinner will be held in Nanango on August 31 to launch the town’s new Soundtrail app and – hopefully – mark the end of fundraising for the Butter Factory Park project.

Slasher Helps Flyers Cut Risks

Members of the Nanango Aeromodellers Club now have extra help to keep the grass at their airfield under control.

Ex-Meatworks For Sale ‘To Serious Buyer’

The site of the former Murgon meatworks is up for sale if a serious developer wants to buy it, according to Deputy Mayor Cr Kathy Duff.

Collections Start For Bookarama

Taabinga Rotary Club is starting to gear up for Bookarama, its biggest fundraiser of the year … and they want to collect all your old, pre-loved books for it.

App Will Track Nanango’s Stories

In spring, tourists visiting Nanango should be able to take a guided tour around the town’s historic CBD using nothing but their mobile phone.

Community-Owned Bank Delivers … Again!

Heritage Nanango Community Branch will be putting a lot more than money back into the community this year … it will be helping to bring about a brighter future as well.