Work To Start On Footpaths
South Burnett Regional Council plans to start work next Monday on new footpaths in Alford and Mant streets, Kingaroy.
KCCI AGM On November 20
Bill Hull Car Centre in Kingaroy Street will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Annual General Meeting – and last meet’n’greet for the year – on November 20.
Hospital Budget Expands To $73.9m
The State Government has committed an extra $11.9 million towards the Kingaroy Hospital redevelopment project, taking the overall cost to $73.9 million.
Mediation Ordered After Bullying Complaint
Only two complaints about South Burnett councillors resulted in actions during 2017-18, and only one made it as far as the Regional Conduct Review Panel.
Farmers To Meet At Maidenwell
The final meeting of the South Burnett Community Agriculture Network for 2018 will be held on November 27 at Maidenwell Hall.
Don’t Leave Keys Lying Around
Police are urging home owners to be smarter when it comes to storing their car keys at home.
Niketa Makes A Spectacular Debut
Kingaroy Art Gallery was buzzing on Saturday morning with one of the biggest crowds seen at an exhibition opening at the venue for years.
Rotary Distributes $10,000 To Charities
Taabinga Rotary Club’s 2018 Bookarama in Kingaroy sold between 7000 and 8000 books … and has allowed three charities to take home a total of $10,000.
Murgon Cattle Sale Draws 980 Head
980 head were yarded in Murgon on Tuesday at the fortnightly cattle sale.
Council Drafts $8m Streetscape Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council is seeking $4 million from the Federal Government to get its much-discussed Kingaroy CBD Revitalisation plan off the ground
Big Boost From Bikers
The Salvation Army’s drought relief efforts received a welcome boost this week, thanks to a big effort from local motorbike riders.
Council Closes Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council has closed Perseverance Dam to the public until further notice as a precautionary move due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.
Where The Jobs Will Be In 2022
More than 7900 jobs could be created in the Wide Bay-Burnett by 2022, according to the results of a State Government study.
Boys Arrested Over Car Theft
Two young boys were chased by police and arrested after a car was stolen from Cherbourg State School on Wednesday morning.
Dead Heat Tops Off Sizzling Day
There was some sizzling action – and the weather was pretty warm, too – at Kumbia’s annual “Flemington In The Bush” Cup Day races on Tuesday.
School Given Memento Of Sports Star
Kingaroy State High School is now the proud owner of a special piece of sporting memorabilia from a South Burnett champion.
Rates: How Do We Compare Now?
Does the South Burnett have the highest rates in Queensland? Are our rates so high they’re deterring new residents from moving here?
Police Hunt Couple After Ute Stolen
Police are searching for a 26-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman following an incident on the D’Aguilar Highway at Nukku on Monday night in which a black Mitsubishi dual-cab ute was stolen.
Christmas Carnival Seeks Sponsors
The organisers of the annual Kingaroy Christmas Carnival are looking for more sponsors and volunteers for this year’s event.
Let Moreton’s Licence Expire: KCCG
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group will call on the State Government to cancel Moreton Resources’ mineral development licence when it comes up for renewal next February.
