Mums Just Want To Have Fun
The annual Mother’s Day Classic fun run / walk was the reason why Kingaroy’s Memorial Park was full of people wearing pink early on Sunday morning.
Drayton Street Warning
Temporary changes at the Drayton / Fitzroy street intersection are confusing some drivers who have been used to stopping in the middle of the road when turning.
Mayor Gutted Over Hospital Closure
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says he is gutted by Friday’s news the South Burnett Private Hospital will close on June 30
Are You Getting Ready To Run?
The second annual Reconciliation Fun Run (or walk) is on again this Sunday from Murgon to Cherbourg!
TAFE Open Night Draws Crowd
An Open Night at the Kingaroy TAFE College on Wednesday drew a good crowd of potential new students eager to find out what the South Burnett’s leading vocational training centre has to offer.
Blackbutt Show On This Saturday
The Blackbutt Show Society has planned a great day of entertainment for all the family this Saturday
Hands-On Look At Uni Life
Kingaroy State High School Year 11 student Cortney Sonter wants a career in engineering so she jumped at the chance to take a trip across to Toowoomba today for a hands-on look at the University of Southern Queensland’s programs.
Fire Destroys Home
Fire razed an unoccupied small dwelling on Crownthorpe Road at Tablelands on Thursday morning.
New CEO At QFF
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has announced the appointment of a new CEO, Clare Murray, who will take over the reins of the organisation on May 27.
Police Hunt For Killer Drugs
Police are appealing for help from the public to locate large bottles of drugs which have been stolen from a Brisbane vet.
Local Wineries Win National Awards
Four South Burnett wine outlets have won six awards from Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine
Cool Cars Cruise Kingaroy
A string of street machines taking part in a 1200km Muscle Car Tour were given a police escort as they came into Kingaroy on Wednesday afternoon.
Suicide Prevention Network
Discusses Future Direction
The South Burnett Suicide Prevention Network held a public meeting at the Kingaroy RSL Club on Wednesday night to discuss possible future directions for the group.
Budget Views Split Down Party Lines
Local LNP members have welcomed Tuesday night’s Federal Budget, while the Labor State Government has been less than enthusiastic.
Council Joins Grant Freeze Fight
A decision by the Federal Government to freeze Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) to councils for three years until 2017-18 drew a withering response from South Burnett Deputy Mayor Keith Campbell at Wednesday’s Council meeting.
Junior Soccer – Round 1 Inter-Club Challenge
The McDonald’s Junior Football Competition finally swung into action on Saturday after last weekend’s washout of Round 1.
Wide Loads May Cause Delays
Drivers travelling between Nanango and Kingaroy tomorrow morning (May 14) may expect a few minor delays.
Mare Shot Dead
Kingaroy Stock and Rural Crime Investigation Squad (SARCIS) detectives are investigating the unlawful shooting of a quarter horse mare in the Tamaree area, north-west of Gympie
Mayor Responds To Nanango Petition
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has rejected a petition to halt streetscaping work in Drayton Street
Trial To Start Again
The trial of a man charged over the death of a Kingaroy woman in 2013 has been stopped and the jury discharged in the Brisbane Supreme Court.
