KTP Bill Totals $17.64m
A total of $17.64 million has been spent on the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP), with $9.4 million of this coming from rates.
LifeFlight Gala Takes Off Despite Rain
The threat of heavy rain may have forced a last-minute change of plans, but it didn’t stop the fun at the annual Dinner Under The Stars on Saturday night!
Tiarna’s Aiming For Army Success
Tiarna Petersen has risen through the ranks of Wondai’s 135 Army Cadet Unit to take up the prestigious rank of Regimental Sergeant Major (AAC).
Music Award Nominees Unveiled
The shortlist of nominees for the inaugural South Burnett Music Awards – to be announced at a red carpet event later this month – was announced this week.
Where Did Our Money Go?
Social media claims that Kingaroy receives the majority of the South Burnett Regional Council’s funding have been demolished by a new report on Council spending.
Lots Of Good Fun On The Way!
Looking for lots of good fun that is funny? Then Seussical (the musical) is for you …
Bullish Start To League Season
The South Burnett rugby league hasn’t officially started yet but there’s still been plenty of action for fans to enjoy.
Cherbourg Visit Was A Knockout
A bunch of veteran sportsmen dropped into Cherbourg on Thursday to pay their respects to some of the community’s sporting legends of the past.
Work To Start Soon On Roundabout
The State Government has promised that work to build a roundabout at the confusing Knight Street / Walter Road intersection in Kingaroy will begin this month.
New-Look Reef’n’Beef Sparkles
The new-look Reef’n’Beef, hosted by the Coolabunia State School P&C, has lived up to the high standards set by its popular predecessor at Ironpot Hall.
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.
