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St Mary’s Celebrates Its History

St Mary’s Celebrates Its History

St Mary’s Catholic College principal Michael Nayler, staff and students are now breathing a little bit easier … the school’s huge anniversary reunion weekend is over and it was a great success.

Say G’Day To Some New Faces

Say G’Day To Some New Faces

Last year Kingaroy got a brand new ambulance station, but what many people may not have noticed is that over the past 12 months the town has also attracted a lot of new ambulance workers as well.

‘We’ll Keep Them Accountable’

‘We’ll Keep Them Accountable’

Queensland Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg came to Kingaroy on Wednesday to explain the recent Federal Budget to local businesspeople … southburnett.com.au took the opportunity to speak to him for the first time since the change of State Government.

Rivals Ready For Cup Action

Rivals Ready For Cup Action

Saturday’s Intrust Super Cup game at Cherbourg – between the top-of-the-table Ipswich Jets and the in-form Souths Logan Magpies looks set to be an exciting game of rugby league.

Big Night Full Of Surprises

Big Night Full Of Surprises

The third annual Mayor’s Ball, held in Kingaroy on Saturday, was packed with surprises … not the least of which were the $6500 bid for former Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s old gavel and the $40,000 raised overall on the night.

No Roads … But It Won’t Stop Peter

No Roads … But It Won’t Stop Peter

Many Australians dream of “doing” the historic Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea … Kingaroy resident Peter Ranasinghe has not only completed the arduous trek once, he has done it six times!

Closure Would Be ‘Absolute Disaster’

Closure Would Be ‘Absolute Disaster’

If the South Burnett Private Hospital closes on June 30 it would be an “absolute disaster” for the local community, says a specialist gynaecologist who has been visiting Kingaroy for more than five years.

Get Ready For A Festival Of Cycling

Get Ready For A Festival Of Cycling

The Tour de South Burnett cycle race is returning to the South Burnett next month, with a new name, new towns and five routes open to local cyclists, ranging in length from 5km to 107km.

Fitness, Fun and Friendship

Fitness, Fun and Friendship

The more than 400 runners and walkers who left Murgon Showground for a 7km stroll on Sunday morning weren’t only testing their fitness … they were also showing their support for Reconciliation and Cherbourg’s Ration Shed Museum.