Work Starts On New Wind Farm
Construction has officially begun on the huge Wambo Wind Farm project, situated near the existing Coopers Gap wind farm south-west of Kingaroy.
Businesses To Enjoy A Makeover
Kingaroy businesses will receive about $74,000 in grants under the joint Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry / South Burnett Regional Council Façade Improvement grant scheme.
TRC Unveils Record $651m Budget
The majority of urban residents in the Toowoomba Regional Council area will play an extra $129.23 a year in rates and charges following Council’s adoption of its $651 million 2023-24 Budget on Tuesday.
MiniRoos Flood Into Nanango
A few showers couldn’t wash away the enthusiasm of the 500 or so young Mini Roos who turned up on Sunday in Nanango to put their soccer skills to the test.
It’s Winter … Time For Craft!
The annual Queensland Winter Craft Festival is officially under way at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery!
Power On Show At Nanango
The Power Up Show, Shine and Swap Meet at Nanango last Sunday will help to “power up” the sporting activities held every week at the Alan Downie Sports Fields.
Simple Message: No More Violence
The annual Domestic Violence Awareness march through the streets of Cherbourg on Tuesday had a simple message: “No More Violence”.
Auxiliary Funds $34,000 Trolley
Raffles and other fundraising activities have paid off for the members of the Murgon Hospital Auxiliary who have managed to collect an amazing $34,000 to assist the facility.
Morning Tea Drums Up Interest
South Burnett Care hosted an “Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea” fundraiser in Kingaroy on Thursday morning, but it was also a great way to have some fun.
Donation Boosts Men’s Shed
A donation by Kingaroy solar farm constructor Mytilineos has “lifted the spirits” of the members of the Kingaroy Men’s Shed.
Digitrek Demystifies The Future
South Burnett students and businesses enjoyed glimpses of the future when the Digitrek Regional Roadshow rolled into Kingaroy on Thursday.
Big Day On Track At Nanango
Everything was big at Nanango’s Autumn race meeting on Saturday … a good crowd, a huge seven-race card and large cash prizes in the fashion competition.
Blackbutt Show Comes Back!
Blackbutt Show came back with a bang on Saturday after a four-year break caused by wet weather and the pandemic.
History Comes Alive At Taras Hall
Nanango’s pioneering spirit was on full display on Friday night at Taras Hall with local residents decked out in their best 19th century fashions for an historic night of local plays.
Chemo To Start Soon In Kingaroy
The long-awaited desire by cancer patients to receive chemotherapy at Kingaroy Hospital – rather than travel to Toowoomba or Brisbane – looks set to become a reality next month.
Nanango History In The Limelight
Nanango’s 175th celebrations will be taking a dramatic turn on Friday night with two special plays set against the backdrop of local history.
WOW, We Need More Of You
Did you spot the big, yellow flood boat in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt on Wednesday? It was all about WOW, ie. Wear Orange Wednesday to thank the SES volunteers that help the community when floods, storms and other disasters hit.
Car Boot Sale To Aid Men’s Shed
The volunteers at the Kingaroy Men’s Shed will be holding a car boot sale on Saturday, May 27, in a bid to raise funds to replace some of the items stolen in their recent break-in.
Busy Days At Kingaroy Show
Some small showers may have dampened crowd numbers on the second day of the 2023 Kingaroy Show, but overall Show Society president Craig Lucas is pleased with this year’s event.
Thrashers Dominate At Home
South Burnett Thrashers dominated their more-fancied rivals Goondiwindi in their first home game of the season, played last Saturday in Kingaroy.
