Wrecking Ball Promised For Eyesore
Kingaroy’s biggest eyesore may soon be no more … the row of dilapidated buildings along the lower section of Kingaroy Street could soon be demolished.
Wind Farm Project To Start Soon
Construction of the 42-turbine Stage 1 of the Wambo Wind Farm is expected to begin in April.
Mayor’s Vote Rejects 5G Tower
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto used his casting vote on Wednesday to knock back a proposal to build a Telstra 5G mobile phone tower on the outskirts of Kingaroy.
South Burnett Destroys Bundy
The South Burnett XI annihilated the Bundaberg rep team on Sunday to bring the prestigious Goodchild Shield cricket trophy back home.
Councillor Ejected From Solar Farm
Mytilineos – the developers of the controversial Kingaroy Solar Farm on Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road – held an official opening ceremony at the site on Friday.
Special Meeting To Debate Pound St
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a Special Meeting on March 1 to discuss the future of the Pound Street site in Kingaroy.
Locals Celebrate Soccer Success!
Kingaroy Senior Soccer club members were celebrating both on and off the field recently after another super successful Summer 7s carnival at Tom Alford Oval.
‘Valiant’ Failure Created Rail Trail
Former Blackbutt resident Jeanette Morrison returned to her old stomping ground on Friday to unveil a history of a local grassroots fight, memories of which could have been in danger of fading away.
Simple Idea Attracts Cool Cars
An idle thought one day culminated in more than 220 cars – and even more spectators – turning up to enjoy a free show’n’shine in Kingaroy last Sunday.
Drivers Dob In ‘Unroadworthy’ Roads
A string of South Burnett roads – and the D’Aguilar Highway – have been nominated by motorists in the RACQ’s annual survey of Unroadworthy Roads.
Saints Ready For Action
The South Burnett Saints AFL club unveiled their plans for the 2023 season at a family fun day at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Saturday morning.
Local Talent Takes Over Gallery
South Burnett artists have taken over the Wondai Regional Art Gallery for February, with works in all three gallery spaces.
Emma Named Rural Award Finalist
Kingaroy-based data analyst Emma Black has been named as a finalist in the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award.
Shane Crowned Kingaroy’s ‘King’
Toowoomba driver Shane MacDonald is the new “King Of Kingaroy” after taking out the $10,000 final of the Kings Royal for Modified Sedans at the Kingaroy Speedway on Saturday night.
Rotarians Welcome District Governor
South Burnett Rotarians gathered together in Kingaroy on Monday night for a special dinner with visiting District Governor Tim Keeler AM.
Council Splits Over Dog Checks
South Burnett Regional Council will go ahead with its regular check on dog registrations after a long and heated debate at last week’s general meeting.
Flags Abound On Australia Day
Australia Day events around the South Burnett were filled with the usual mix of flags, anthems and quirky events.
Arts Are Also Part Of The Story
“Reflect, Respect, Celebrate” – the slogan for this year’s Australia’s Day – was also the theme for a unique art day organised by the Wondai Art Gallery.
What’s Happening On Australia Day
If you’re wondering what to do on the Australia Day public holiday this week, there’s heaps of activities happening around the region … from rolling pin throwing to jelly wrestling and everything in between.
Obituary: Lillian Gray 1947-2023
Cherbourg’s AIM Church was filled to capacity last Friday for the funeral service of a much-loved Birri Gubba Elder – and popular local singer – Aunty Lillian Gray.
