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Family Fight Blamed For Shed Fire

Family Fight Blamed For Shed Fire

A man has been charged with wilful damage after an apparent family dispute led to a fire that engulfed a shed in Knight Street, Kingaroy, in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Man Charged Over Hunting Knife

Man Charged Over Hunting Knife

A 22-year-old Maryborough man will appear in Kingaroy Magistrates Court charged with carrying a knife in a public place after an incident at Kumbia last Thursday morning.

Be Wary Of Tax Refund ‘Scam’

Be Wary Of Tax Refund ‘Scam’

Queensland Police’s Fraud and Cyber Crime Group is warning residents about an online fraud which is tricking people into believing they have a tax refund.

Cyclists Enjoy A Tour Or Two

Cyclists Enjoy A Tour Or Two

The highways and byways of Kingaroy and Kumbia tested some of Australia’s best cyclists at the weekend, and local pushbike riders didn’t miss out on the fun, either.

Missing Boy Found

Missing Boy Found

The young boy who went missing yesterday has been located safe and well in Kingaroy this morning.

Police Search For Missing Boy

Police Search For Missing Boy

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing teenager from Kingaroy.

South Burnett Bowls News: 21-Jun-14

South Burnett Bowls News: 21-Jun-14

It’s been a bit chilly over the last week and it looks like Winter has finally arrived after a long, unseasonally warm Autumn.

Ben’s Legacy Will Live On

Ben’s Legacy Will Live On

Ben Walters was one of the quiet pioneers of Nanango but his contribution to the development of the town will never be forgotten following the official naming of the “Ben Walters Bridge” in his honour.

AgForce Delegates Swap Ideas

AgForce Delegates Swap Ideas

AgForce delegates and members from throughout south-east Queensland converged on Kingaroy this week for a regional general meeting.

Bizarre Event Needs Bras

Bizarre Event Needs Bras

Do you have any old, spare bras? The Many Threads sewing group would love to hear from you

Fun Day Planned At Kumbia

Fun Day Planned At Kumbia

Tomorrow’s “Tour de Kumbia” cycling race in Kumbia promises to be heaps of fun, even if you’re not a huge fan of cycling.

Not Too Late To Join Community Rides

Not Too Late To Join Community Rides

It’s not too late to take part in the “Ride The South Burnett” community cycling event in Kingaroy on Sunday (June 22).

Prickle Dog Ready To Rap

Prickle Dog Ready To Rap

The results of a multimedia arts project for at-risk youth will unveiled at a free concert in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt next Saturday (June 28).

Council Wins Silver Award

Council Wins Silver Award

South Burnett Regional Council received a Silver Award at the Australasian Reporting Awards Presentation held in Sydney last night.

RADF Round To Open Soon

Round 1 of the 2014-15 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) will open on July 1.

Mozzies Breeding In Murgon, Wondai

Mozzies Breeding In Murgon, Wondai

South Burnett Regional Council is conducting property inspections and providing preventative education after more Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been detected in the area.

More Speeders Caught

More Speeders Caught

Kingaroy Police are frustrated that despite the installation of flashing lights and new signs, motorists are continuing to speed in the school zone outside Taabinga State School.

Police Impound Ute

Police Impound Ute

Kingaroy Police have impounded a late model Commodore ute after its driver was allegedly found hooning in the new Kingaroy industrial estate.

$1.2m To Boost Organic Industry

$1.2m To Boost Organic Industry

A three-year $1.2 million program announced today aims to encourage growers to get Australian Certified Organic certification.