LifeFlight Receives ‘Amazing’ Donation
The Kingaroy Men’s Shed’s 2023 Dinner Under The Stars raised more than $10,600 for the LifeFlight Foundation.
Kitchen Cooks Up Exciting Changes
Endeavour Foundation’s Kingaroy Kitchen hosted visitors, family and friends during a special open day on Thursday morning.
Solar Farm Plans Updated
A revised concept plan for the proposed Tumuruu solar farm project was given to the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday.
WOW, We Need More Of You
Did you spot the big, yellow flood boat in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt on Wednesday? It was all about WOW, ie. Wear Orange Wednesday to thank the SES volunteers that help the community when floods, storms and other disasters hit.
NBN Upgrades To Offer Faster Speeds
The guest speaker at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s May meet’n’greet was NBN Local community engagement manager Scott Rowe, who explained the new broadband options available for residents and businesses.
SB Entrants Named As Finalists
South Burnett trainees and businesses have been named as regional finalists in this year’s Queensland Training Awards.
Classic Fun Run Funds Research
More than 50 people took part in the annual Mother’s Day Classic fun run along the South Burnett Rail Trail at Wondai on Sunday.
Thrashers Notch Up Another Win
The South Burnett Thrashers continued their winning streak on Saturday, downing the Toowoomba Bears 34-19 in Toowoomba.
Capability Workshop At KCCI Hub
As part of Small Business Month, the Department of State Development will be holding a Capability Statement writing workshop in Kingaroy to help businesses market their products and services.
TRC Adopts EV ‘Transition’ Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed a plan to transition its fleet to electric vehicles.
Museum To Open In July
The official opening of Murgon’s fossil museum and art gallery project has been put back to July 15.
Car Boot Sale To Aid Men’s Shed
The volunteers at the Kingaroy Men’s Shed will be holding a car boot sale on Saturday, May 27, in a bid to raise funds to replace some of the items stolen in their recent break-in.
Anti-Mine Group Launches New Bid
Another legal challenge has been launched by the Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA) against the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 20s suffered minor injuries in a crash at Coolabunia on Tuesday morning.
Nature In The Spotlight At Wondai
Three women – all friends – have taken over the walls of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery this month with their exhibition, “Silently Drawn”.
Salvos Call For Volunteers
The Salvation Army is urging South Burnett residents to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal.
Finalists In Recycling Awards
Three South Burnett finalists have been named in the 2023 Change Maker Awards linked with the Containers for Change scheme.
Schools Named In Asbestos List
Seven South Burnett schools have been named on a list released by the State Government this week of “asbestos incidents” in State Schools in 2022.
Busy Days At Kingaroy Show
Some small showers may have dampened crowd numbers on the second day of the 2023 Kingaroy Show, but overall Show Society president Craig Lucas is pleased with this year’s event.
Nats Vow To Scrap Biosecurity Levy
National Party Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has promised a future Coalition Federal Government will scrap the biosecurity levy introduced in this week’s Federal Budget.
