Flames Roar From Historic Pub
A blaze has badly damaged a section of the upper storey of the vacant Broadway Hotel in Kingaroy.
Condolence Books For Slain Police
Condolence books for the families of murdered police officers Constable Matthew Arnold and Constable Rachel McCrow have been set up at local police stations.
Erkens Pushes For Weir Re-Opening
Nanango’s Cr Jane Erkens has launched a campaign to re-open McCauley Weir, a site that’s been closed to the public for more than two decades.
Inspired Art Fills Wondai Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery is hosting a “must-see” exhibition over the Christmas break that has been at least three years in the making …
KCCI Hires Full-Time Manager
There was some big news shared at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual general meeting last week, including the fact that from next year the business association will have a full-time paid manager.
Robert ‘Rocko’ Langton: 1962-2022
Much-loved Cherbourg musician, artist and family man Uncle Robert “Rocko” Langton died in hospital in Brisbane last Wednesday after a long illness.
Public Meeting On QEII Park Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a public consultation meeting at QEII Park in Lamb Street, Murgon on Monday morning (December 5).
Local Teams Face Off In Grand Final
The Grand Final of the Gympie A Grade One-Day competition will be played at Murgon Sportsground on Saturday after both South Burnett teams enjoyed victories last weekend.
$63,000 Donation Bowls Over CTC
A bowls day held at New Farm in Brisbane last week has led to an amazing donation of $63,281 to South Burnett CTC.
Art On Show And On Sale
Looking for a quirky and unique Christmas gift? Then Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery could be the spot for you!
Alkaloids Of Australia Fined $1.98m
The Federal Court has fined Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd $1.98 million and sentenced its former export manager to jail for engaging in criminal cartel conduct.
Woodcrafters Open Their Doors
The South Burnett Woodcrafters first “garage sale” on Saturday has been hailed as a big success.
Sober Statistics Served Up At Lunch
Did you know that probably one in three children are sexually abused by the time they turn 15?
Trail Closures Cost Towns Sales
Goomeri and Kilkivan businesses could be missing out on thousands of dollars in extra sales each week because Gympie Regional Council is neglecting to maintain its portion of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail.
Just Left School? Talk To Renee!
Year 12 students across the South Burnett who walked out of their schoolgrounds for the last time on Friday need not feel alone as they face the big, wide world outside the classroom.
Local Businesses Back KCCI ‘Hub’
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been overwhelmed with the support it has received from local businesses and the South Burnett Regional Council for its “Hub” project.
CTC Reviews A ‘Challenging’ Year
South Burnett CTC’s annual report includes some amazing statistics – such as the $11.6 million in staff wages pumped back into the economy during the past financial year.
$4.68m Flood Aid For Sports Groups
Seven local not-for-profit groups will share $4.68 million in sporting grants under flood recovery assistance announced on Thursday.
Yarraman Cares For Its Older Folk
A Yarraman not-for-profit group is helping older residents stay in their homes rather than move out of the area into aged care facilities.
Council Unveils $35.5m Park Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has released a draft Master Plan to guide the development of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and the adjacent swimming pool.
