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Rail Trail ‘Progressing Well’

Rail Trail ‘Progressing Well’

There may not appear to be much activity on the Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail at the moment but the project is progressing to plan and local businesses are already benefitting from it, South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann told Wednesday’s Council meeting.

Drainage Problems Spark Debate

Drainage Problems Spark Debate

Water overflows from Kingaroy’s Summit View Estate and drainage problems on Tessmann’s Road North sparked debate at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.

Family Launches Video Campaign

Family Launches Video Campaign

The recent approval of operational works on Stage 5 of the Summit View Estate in Kingaroy has sparked a renewed campaign by local residents frustrated by years of stormwater run-off problems linked to previous stages of the development.

Thunder Roars In Grand Final

Thunder Roars In Grand Final

Thunder roared to a 48-29 victory over Sharks in the Grand Final of the Kingaroy Basketball Association’s Season 2 played on Tuesday night.

Are You Enrolled To Vote?

Are You Enrolled To Vote?

There’s been a flurry of announcements recently about candidates standing for Council, so most readers would probably have guessed there is an election coming up!

Grand Day At Nanango Races

Grand Day At Nanango Races

No one at Saturday’s busy Nanango Christmas Races managed to pick all five winners to take home the $1000 bonus offered by bookmaker John O’Sullivan … but then again, no one seemed to mind.

Singers Shine For Charity

Singers Shine For Charity

The South Burnett Chorale’s series of concerts have successfully wrapped up for another year after four performances at various venues around the South Burnett.

Young Talent Try Out For Crows

Young Talent Try Out For Crows

A special rugby league talent identification camp held in Kingaroy at the weekend attracted keen young footballers from all over southern and central Queensland.

Champion Backs Winning Cause

Champion Backs Winning Cause

Olympic swimmer Duncan Armstrong said he simply couldn’t refuse the request to be a guest at the Mayor’s Golf Day on Friday when he heard where the money went.

4WD Overturns On Highway

4WD Overturns On Highway

A 24-year-old man was taken to Kingaroy Hospital for observation after a single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway on Sunday night.