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Quilt Raffle Raises $3900

Quilt Raffle Raises $3900

Towards the end of 2013 the Kumbia QCWA members decided to make two quilts and raffle them for a worthy cause.

Stay Upright During ‘No Falls Month’

Stay Upright During ‘No Falls Month’

The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service (DDHHS) will be reminding staff, patients and visitors about the dangers of falls during April.

Looking For Miss Showgirl 2014

Looking For Miss Showgirl 2014

Calling all would-be Miss Showgirls, Rural Ambassadors, Show Queens and Show Princesses … the organisers of the annual Kingaroy Show want to hear from you asap.

Updated Age Pension Guide Available

Updated Age Pension Guide Available

Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss today released an updated edition of his Age Pension Guide.

Driver To Face Drugs Charges

Driver To Face Drugs Charges

Kingaroy police say they found cannabis, amphetamines, drug scales and a flick knife when they stopped a vehicle in Youngman Street on Sunday night.

Community Has
A Ball For Shona

Community Has<BR> A Ball For Shona

At one stage it was feared a ball to assist Murgon mum Shona Muckert mightn’t go ahead …

Police Target Fatal Five

Police Target Fatal Five

Kingaroy police will be ramping up their traffic patrols ahead of the Easter holidays, traditionally one of the most dangerous times on the roads.

Bikers Urged To Take Care

Bikers Urged To Take Care

RACQ CareFlight Rescue is urging motorcyclists to exercise caution after an alarming spike in the number of injured riders being airlifted in March.

The 2014 Nanango Winner Is …

The 2014 Nanango Winner Is …

A large crowd turned out on Saturday night at Nanango Showgrounds to find out who would be sashed the 2014 Nanango Miss Showgirl.

Happy Return To Wondai For Barambah

Happy Return To Wondai For Barambah

Senior football returned to Wondai for the first time in well over a decade on the weekend, and it marked a happy occasion for Barambah who pulled off the majority of wins.

Pub Races To Celebrate Birthday

Pub Races To Celebrate Birthday

The historic Yarraman Hotel-Motel in Margaret Street celebrated its 102nd birthday on Saturday with a day packed full of activities.

Cycling Marathon Finishes On A High

Cycling Marathon Finishes On A High

A three-day cycling marathon to raise funds for epilepsy awareness has finished on a high note

Mustangs, Hornets Take Home First Points

Mustangs, Hornets Take Home First Points

Early indications are the 2014 South Burnett rugby league competition could be a close competition with Murgon and Cherbourg coming away with wins after two entertaining games at Jack O’Chin Oval on Saturday.

Rain Stops Cricket Finals, Aussie Rules

Rain Stops Cricket Finals, Aussie Rules

The recent rain has forced the cancellation of today’s South Burnett Cricket Association semi-finals.

SES Called On To Help

The recent wet weather has kept local SES crews busy.

Police Go Back To School

Police Go Back To School

Taabinga State School “adopted” Kingaroy police officer Constable Chris Barron in a special ceremony during morning assembly today.

Kindy Celebrates Renovations

Kindy Celebrates Renovations

The C&K Nanango Kindergarten has officially opened an $82,000 refurbishment