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Markets Bounce Back To Life

Markets Bounce Back To Life

Kingaroy’s former Makers, Bakers and Growers fresh food and craft markets will come back to life on Saturday, November 18 … in Nanango.

Ute Goes Down The Drain

Ute Goes Down The Drain

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a distinctive Nissan ute ending up in a drain beside Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road.

KCCG Awards Art Prizes

KCCG Awards Art Prizes

The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group (KCCG) concluded their 385 Alive! art protest recently with an exhibition of entries and prize-giving.

Premier Takes A Punt On Kumbia

Premier Takes A Punt On Kumbia

The Kumbia Cup mightn’t stop a nation like its rival does in Melbourne, but it’s important enough to attract political heavyweights out and about on the campaign trail.

LGAQ Backs Labor Grants Scheme

LGAQ Backs Labor Grants Scheme

Local Government Association of Queensland president Mark Jamieson has spoken out in favour of the Labor Government’s “Works For Queensland” funding program.

Young Singers Shine Together

Young Singers Shine Together

Students from eight South Burnett schools gathered in the Kingaroy Town Hall forecourt on Saturday morning as part of “Music: Count Us In”, one of the largest annual musical events in Australia.

Mayor Welcomes Road Announcement

Mayor Welcomes Road Announcement

South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has welcomed Monday’s election commitment by the LNP to widen the Mundubbera-Durong Road and upgrade the Boyne River bridge.

Cordell Wins State Titles

Cordell Wins State Titles

Local rider Cordell Rogerson added two more trophies to his cabinet following a big morning of motorcycle speedway racing in Kingaroy on Saturday.

Scott Seeks Kumbia Success

Scott Seeks Kumbia Success

On Tuesday, Kingaroy owners Stan and Debbie Corbett may provide their trainer Scott Pedron with his first visit to the winner’s circle at Kumbia, courtesy of Stratalena or Fort Myer.

Spring Heat Brings Out The Big Fish

Spring Heat Brings Out The Big Fish

It’s a good feeling to know that summer is finally on its way. The water temperatures in both dams are rising considerably during the day, which makes for some pretty intense fishing at times.

AgForce Slams Labor Tree Laws

AgForce Slams Labor Tree Laws

Farming lobby group AgForce has described the ALP’s proposed new vegetation laws as a “dodgy deal” that Queensland farmers won’t accept.