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Can Golden Cash Do It Again?

Can Golden Cash Do It Again?

Nanango trainer Glenn Richardson struck pay dirt when he tried Golden Cash on non-turf tracks … now can he do it at Roma?

Free Health Checks At Renal Unit

Kingaroy Hospital’s renal unit will be offering free health checks to hospital staff and community members on Tuesday as part of Kidney Health Week.

Saints Ready To Rumble

Saints Ready To Rumble

South Burnett and Dalby are ready to rumble against one another, as the country rivals go head to head at Lyle Vidler Oval tomorrow from 2:30pm.

Policeman Receives Bravery Award

Policeman Receives Bravery Award

Kilkivan police officer Senior Constable Daven Richards received his Queensland bravery award from the State Governor today, officially recognising his courage during the 2011 floods.

State To Lose Control
Of Ergon Board: Union

State To Lose Control<br> Of Ergon Board: Union

The Electrical Trades Union says the State Government is planning to hand over control of the Ergon Energy Board, contrary to its promise to seek a mandate at the 2018 election before any privatisation occurs.

TAFE Library, Canteen Closed

TAFE Library, Canteen Closed

The canteen at the Kingaroy TAFE campus has been permanently replaced by a mobile food van service and drink vending machines, it was confirmed today.

Breakfast Launches Relay For Life

Breakfast Launches Relay For Life

Three of Australia’s most famous sportspeople will be coming to Kingaroy in August to help raise funds for the Cancer Council’s annual fundraiser, Relay For Life.

Markets Moving To Twilight Zone

Markets Moving To Twilight Zone

Growing The Burnett’s popular weekly farmer’s markets will be moving to a new timeslot midway through next month.

Theatre Company Delivers Laughs

Theatre Company Delivers Laughs

The Nanango Theatre Company will be rolling out their first production of the year on Friday night

Councils Release Economic Plan

Councils Release Economic Plan

A Regional Economic Development Strategy designed to drive economic growth for the next five years was released today by the Wide Bay Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC).

Steel Statue Planned To Immortalise Emu

Steel Statue Planned To Immortalise Emu

A community meeting held at CROW-FM’s Wondai studios on Wednesday night has decided to obtain costings for a life-size steel statue and a steel cut-out to immortalise the town’s beloved emu

Nominate A Top Apprentice

Nominate A Top Apprentice

Do you know a Kingaroy apprentice who is committed to his or her vocation and shows pride in doing a job well?

Repairs Begin On Highways

Repairs Begin On Highways

Repairs have begun on sections of the Burnett and Bunya highways damaged in the 2013 floods

There’s Never Too Many Elephants!

There’s Never Too Many Elephants!

At 11:00am on Wednesday, school students all over Australia paused to read a book … all about elephants.

Donations Help SES

Donations Help SES

Kingaroy SES members have again felt the support and generosity of Kingaroy businesses.

Pork Industry Gathers At Expo

Pork Industry Gathers At Expo

Australian pork producers, processors, researchers and scientists gathered on the Gold Coast today for Pan Pacific Pork Expo 2014.

SB Teams Triumph Against Visitors

SB Teams Triumph Against Visitors

A warm-up match between “masters” footballers primed the crowd at T.J. O’Neill Oval for a good night of rugby league action on Saturday in Kingaroy.