Drought Blamed For Roo Strikes
Several single vehicle traffic crashes on South Burnett roads over the past couple of weeks have been blamed on drivers swerving to avoid kangaroos.
Big Boost For Tiny National Park
The Palms, a tiny national park about 8km east of Cooyar that’s small in size but big in nature, now has new signs to help visitors learn about its history.
Artists Show That ‘Life Matters’
This month’s exhibition at the Kingaroy Art Gallery is offering visitors something unique
Top Results At The Ekka!
The South Burnett has once again put on an impressive display at the 2014 Royal Queensland Show.
Trapped In Rollover
One person was injured in a single-vehicle road crash on the Wide Bay Highway between Goomeri and Kilkivan this afternoon.
Washer Blamed For Fire
Police and the fire brigade attended a small fire in a house in Lara Court, Kingaroy, on Wednesday morning.
Stanwell Rules Out Moreton Coal
While Moreton Resources is bullish about its Kingaroy coal resource, Stanwell seems less enthusiastic
Police Vessel Honours Former Officer
Former Yarraman police officer Perry Irwin – murdered 11 years ago – was remembered today with the official naming of a new water police catamaran in his memory.
Woman Jailed For Thefts
From Parents And Church
A woman who appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today on 10 charges will stay in jail until at least just before Christmas.
Michael Accesses Export Market
The departure of a large green shipping container at noon today from a yard in Kingaroy will mark the start of the South Burnett’s latest export industry.
Cracking Good Time At The Ekka
Youngsters from two Kingaroy schools set a cracking pace at the Ekka on Saturday.
War Displays Move To Yarraman
Tourists hoping to get a glimpse of the wartime past at Kingaroy Airport are going to be disappointed
Sweet Treat For The RSPCA
RSPCA supporter Karen Ford has been cooking up a surprise for the Kingaroy shelter …
Third Man Charged
Gympie detectives have charged a third man after investigations into an alleged burglary and assault at Bells Bridge, east of Kilkivan, on August 2.
Witness Saw Fatal Crash
Police are preparing a formal report for the Coroner in the wake of Saturday night’s fatal traffic crash on the Bunya Highway near Memerambi.
Shackle Hoax Spreads Like Wildfire
Concerned members of the public have been contacting police following the circulation of a “warning” on social media about allegedly illegal shackles commonly used on trailers.
Hornets Triumph In President’s Cup
The Cherbourg Hornets will go into next weekend’s semi-finals undefeated after a strong win against Murgon in the President’s Cup match played before a big crowd in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Super Sunday Preview
After a weekend off for the Ekka holiday, senior football will resume this weekend with the semi-finals of the 2014 Evolution Solar Football League competition.
Memories Flock Back Of Pies Past
When I was a child, one of my favourite treats was a visit to Kefford’s Bakery. This magical little store in Kingaroy sold the most mouth-watering pies. On a Saturday morning, people would queue patiently to get one.
Avocados To Take Centre Stage
Kingaroy chef Jason Ford is hard at work planning avocado-inspired recipes for September’s Bloomin’ Beautiful Blackbutt Festival.
