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).
Open Day Swells The Ranks
Wondai’s 135 Army Cadet Unit opened its doors on Sunday to give young people and their parents a glimpse of life as an army cadet.
Glimmer Of Hope For Nanango Races
The future of the Nanango Race Club looks a little brighter following the appointment of an interim management committee for the club.
Nuclear Sites ‘Set In Stone’
The seven proposed sites for the Coalition’s nuclear power plants are “set in stone”.
TRC Invites Grant Applications
Toowoomba Regional Council has invited applications for its latest round of Community Economic Development grants.
New Helipad For Hospital
Work has begun to build a new helipad at Kingaroy Hospital.
Big Day For Stamp Lovers
Stamp collecting seems to be waning in popularity these days … much like sending postcards (or even letters).
Murgon Honours Its Citizens
The Murgon Business and Development Association distributed local Murgon awards in an Australia Day ceremony at the Dairy Museum on Sunday morning.
Book Now For A Starry Night!
Bookings are now open for the Kingaroy Men’s Shed’s popular “Dinner Under The Stars” fundraiser for the LifeFlight Foundation.
Big Weekend For Warriors
Wooroolin Warriors were too strong for Murgon Crusaders in the Grand Final of the Gympie A Grade One-Day cricket competition played on Saturday in Gympie.
Planning Change For Wind Farms
All new wind farm applications in Queensland will become “impact assessable” from Monday (February 3).
Police Probe Fatal Crash
Police are appealing for anyone who may have information – or dashcam footage – linked to a fatal collision which occurred on the Brisbane Valley Highway on Wednesday to come forward.
Meet’n’Greet In King St
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s first meet’n’greet for 2025 will be held from 5:15pm on February 11 in the historic Carrolls Buildings in King Street.
Kingaroy Gets Into the Spirit
A ceremony to create 15 new Australian citizens was the highlight of Sunday morning’s Australia Day event in Kingaroy.
