Hayden Recognised By ICC
One of Kingaroy’s favourite sporting sons, Matthew Hayden, has been officially inducted into the ICC’s Hall of Fame.
Students Tackle Our Big Challenges
More than 130 students from four South Burnett high schools enjoyed an opportunity to explore their “big ideas” at an all-day workshop held in Kingaroy Town Hall last week.
Local Duo Excel At Conference
Two South Burnett women excelled at a recent joint QCWA / Toastmasters event held at Hervey Bay.
Concert To Support Flying Doctor
The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be holding its annual mid-year concert at the Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday night (June 14).
Testing Starts On First Turbines
Work has begun on commissioning the first six turbines from Stage 1 at the Wambo wind farm
Three Taken To Hospital
Five people – including a child – were assessed by paramedics after two vehicles collided in Haly Street, Kingaroy, on Monday.
Two Receive King’s Birthday Honours
Two well-known and respected South Burnett residents have received awards in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours.
Road Blitz In Kilkivan
Police from Kilkivan, Goomeri and Gympie Highway Patrol conducted more than 200 random breath and drug tests in Kilkivan.
Motorbike Rider Hurt
A woman aged in her 40s was injured in a motorcycle crash at Memerambi in the early hours of Sunday.
Eagles Ready For Weekend Battles
The South Burnett Eagles have flown the coop, heading off to Salter Oval Bundaberg for this weekend’s big 47th Battalion rugby league carnival.
Winter Means It’s Craft Time!
The annual two-month Queensland Winter Craft Festival was officially launched at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery last Saturday evening.
New Housing Unlocked
DEB’S DIARY
I was very proud to visit the three brand-new state government funded houses in Kingaroy, proudly delivered by Regional Housing.
$15,500 Boost For Gumnut
The Gumnut Place in Murgon will be able to buy new equipment – and upgrade software – thanks to a $15,500 donation.
Red Ant Finds A New Home
Kingaroy’s popular Red Ant sculpture has been moved along Haly Street to a new spot outside the museum building.
Calling All Young Artists!
Hey kids! It’s that time of the year again … time to start drawing to enter the annual Farm Safety calendar competition hosted by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland!
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.
TRC Slams $13.5m Grants Cut
Toowoomba Mayor Geoff McDonald says a $13.5 million cut in Federal Government Financial Assistance grants was having a “significant” effect on Council’s Budget.
Man Burnt In Shed Fire
A man aged in his 70s suffered minor burns in a large shed fire at Oakview, near Kilkivan, on Thursday afternoon.
Group Takes Over Wine College
A consortium consisting of industry, tourism and council representatives will take over operations of the beleaguered Queensland College of Wine Tourism.
Cargill Snaps Up Rest Of Teys
Teys Investments Pty Ltd – owners of the large hide-processing plant on the outskirts of Murgon – is set to be fully taken over later this year by USA-based multinational Cargill.
