Mia Named As School Dux
Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy held a special school assembly on Tuesday morning to acknowledge its 2024 Academic Awards winners and School Dux.
Man Charged Over Booie Incident
Police have charged a 43-year-old man following an alleged incident at Booie on February 6.
NAB ‘Until 2027 At Least’
The National Australia Bank – which operates a branch in Kingaroy – has promised it will not close any rural or regional branches until at least July 31, 2027.
Rugby League Hogs Centre Stage
The HOGS National Tour – a mix of NRL and NRLW players plus Harley-Davidson motorbikes – rolled into Kingaroy on Sunday as part of a three-State tour to promote rugby league.
Commissioner Visits Cherbourg
Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski travelled to Cherbourg recently to discuss law and order issues in the local region with Mayor Bruce Simpson and CEO Chatur Zala.
Police Target Illegal Hunting
Police in the Goomeri and Kilkivan area have stepped up patrols in a bid to stop illegal hunting.
Four Hurt In Collision
Police have charged a 19-year-old man following a collision at Benair on Sunday evening in which four people were injured.
Rail Trail Boosts Local Economy
A significant number of people are visiting the South Burnett to walk, run or ride pushbikes on the rail trail, Cr Ros Heit told January’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting, and the numbers are continuing to grow.
Nine New Faces At Tarong
Stanwell has welcomed seven new local apprentices and two trainees to its Tarong power stations as part of the corporation’s annual apprenticeship and trainee program.
Scorpions Sting At Nanango
Nanango Scorpions defeated Tingoora Mercenaries by six wickets at their South Burnett senior cricket competition match played at Nanango last Saturday.
‘No Further Action Taken’
A police spokesperson said officers attended a property at Booie on Thursday afternoon after a reported incident however no further police action was taken.
Council Pay To Rise On July 1
All Queensland Mayors and Councillors are set to get a pay rise of between 2.5 and 3 per cent from July 1, following a determination from the independent Local Government Remuneration Commission.
Tiger Kings Reign At Soccer 7s
Palm Beach-based Tiger Kings took away the Men’s crown – and the prize money – at the Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s annual Soccer 7s carnival at the weekend.
Ekka Challenge For Younger Cooks
Younger cooks who may have been too scared to enter the Queensland Ag Shows’ venerable “Dark Rich Fruit Cake” competition now have a new State competition of their own in which they can test their skills.
‘Wellbeing’ Grants Available
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal has grants available for up to $20,000 to support wellbeing in rural areas.
Gallery Blossoms With Love
Ruth Ellington – the artist featured this month at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery – may be a newcomer to Kingaroy but she has a long history with the South Burnett.
Blackbutt Has A $100,000 Dream
The Blackbutt and District Tourism & Heritage Association has launched a campaign to raise $100,000 by September 30.
Haven For Young People Opens
Haven House Kingaroy – a housing project which aims to address the housing crisis for at-risk youth in the South Burnett – was officially opened on Tuesday.
TRC Appoints Acting CEO
Former Brisbane City Council CEO Colin Jensen has been appointed Acting CEO of the Toowoomba Regional Council.
‘Official’ Opening For Youth Area
South Burnett residents have been invited to attend the “official” opening of the new youth area in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park this Saturday (February 8).
