LAC Reviews Past 12 Months
The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee held its Biennial General Meeting on August 19.
Club Promotes Women In Golf
A small ceremony was held recently at the Kingaroy Golf Club to mark the official signing of the R&A Women in Golf Charter, an international initiative which promotes golf for women and girls.
Red Earth Nurtures New Leaders
The Red Earth Community Foundation has facilitated the inaugural Cherbourg Community Leadership Program, thanks to funding from the State Government and Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.
Winter Warmth Is All Sewn Up
Residents of Lutheran Services’ Orana Aged Care in Kingaroy are feeling a lot cosier despite the winter weather after a generous gift of 21 handmade quilts.
Local Duo Excel At Conference
Two South Burnett women excelled at a recent joint QCWA / Toastmasters event held at Hervey Bay.
SES Receives New Truck
Nanango’s State Emergency Service unit is the proud owner of a new response vehicle, thanks to the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Social Housing Project Opens
A social housing development was officially opened on Friday to provide safe and secure homes for local residents in need.
Cool Upgrade At School
Nanango State High School’s Trade Training Centre is now set for next summer following the installation of five huge fans in the building.
Grant To Produce Brochures
The Bunya Mountains Community Association Inc has received $2250 from the SBRC to raise awareness about biosecurity and safety issues.
Riding Makes A Positive Impact
Not-for-profit support group IMPACT Community Services has launched a program in Kingaroy to help people living with mental health challenges to feel less isolated.
Prize Pullet Steals The Show
The Murgon and District Bantam Club held its 6th Bantam Show in the Poultry Pavilion at the Murgon Showgrounds on Sunday.
Patients Can Now Breathe Easier
Kingaroy Hospital has received a key piece of equipment thanks to the Kingaroy Hospital Auxiliary and the local community.
Bequest Boosts Kilkivan Project
A bequest by a Kilkivan woman has boosted efforts by the not-for-profit Kilkivan & District Community Care Association to implement its Rise & Shine Ageing-in-Place Project.
Council Pair Visits Yarraman
Toowoomba councillors James O’Shea and Kerry Shine – part of the team assigned to look after the TRC’s “north zone” – spent last Friday visiting Yarraman.
Young Eagles Fly High In Toowoomba
South Burnett Rugby League is ecstatic about the results of their two U13s Eagles sides which travelled to Toowoomba at the weekend to compete in the Walker Weekend Challenge.
Community Digs Deep For Hospital
A health emergency two years ago prompted a fundraising campaign which has resulted in several pieces of specialised equipment being donated to Kingaroy Hospital.
Fire Tower’s Condition To Be Assessed
The Jimna Forest Action Group Inc has advised that another assessment of the condition of the historic Jimna Fire Tower will be carried later this month.
$200,000 Boost For Club
The Kingaroy RSL Club has received a $200,000 grant to put towards its major kitchen renovations.
Heritage Looks Back On A Big Year
Volunteers from 25 not-for-profit groups gathered together in Nanango on Tuesday evening to be congratulated for their successful Heritage grant applications over the past 12 months.
Haven For Young People Opens
Haven House Kingaroy – a housing project which aims to address the housing crisis for at-risk youth in the South Burnett – was officially opened on Tuesday.
