Grant To Help Defence Veterans
Murgon RSL Sub-Branch has received a $15,180 Federal Government grant to help veterans get support.
Record Roll-Up For Festival
Organisers of Boondooma Homestead’s Scots In The Bush festival said they were delighted with this year’s attendance numbers, which appear to have broken all previous records.
Rain Won’t Dampen Bushfire Threat
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services has warned residents against complacency this bushfire season despite recent rain across the North Coast Region.
Short-Term Parking Plan For CBD
Parking in Kingaroy’s CBD may be limited to four hours under a new plan being considered by the South Burnett Regional Council.
$200,000 Grant For Plenty Foods
Kingaroy’s Plenty Foods will upgrade its oil processing facilities in 2023 after the State Government agreed to underwrite almost a third of the estimated $690,000 cost.
Big Crowd For BaconFest
Kingaroy’s BaconFest made a welcome reappearance on the weekend, with organisers claiming a new attendance record for the festival’s third outing.
Are You Ready To Pig Out?
Noticed all the pink pigs that have sprung up lately in and around Kingaroy? Yes, it’s BaconFest time … and here’s your easy guide to what’s happening and when!
Scots In The Bush Ready To Roll
After a two-year absence caused by the pandemic, the South Burnett’s salute to all things Scottish will get under way at Boondooma Homestead on Thursday (August 18) and continue non-stop until late Sunday afternoon.
Meeting Debates Tinny Hall Options
A public meeting held at Tingoora State School’s meeting hall on Monday night debated three possible futures for Tingoora Hall.
Volunteers Dish Out Winter Warmth
Organisers have blamed the threat of rain for a low turnout at Friday night’s free “Winter Warmers” event in the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt.
Meeting Plans Park Upgrades
Tipperary Flat will present a brighter, more polished face to visitors and local residents when Nanango celebrates its 175th birthday next year.
Gympie Plan To Lure Developers
Gympie Regional Council will give developers in Goomeri and Kilkivan a substantial discount on infrastructure charges to encourage more construction in both towns.
Cup Meeting Draws A Big Crowd
The South Burnett’s Ekka long weekend and the threat of wet weather had no effect on attendances at the region’s first meeting of the new racing year on Saturday.
Qld Hospitals In Crisis: LNP
Kingaroy hosted the LNP’s 20th “health crisis” public meeting on Tuesday morning, attracting a crowd of almost 200 residents to St John’s Lutheran School Hall.
Seven Charged After $40m Drug Raid
Police have charged seven men with drug offences and seized cannabis allegedly worth nearly $40 million after a drug raid on a Boondooma property.
Digital Art Brings Janagatha To Life
Blackbutt artist and author Janet Skinner has brought her “Janagatha” illustrated children’s story to the big screen thanks to a unique partnership between local artists and a videographer.
Producers Urged To Stay Alert
The threat of Foot and Mouth Disease is serious but it’s Lumpy Skin Disease and African Swine Fever which has Biosecurity Queensland senior inspector John Higgins most worried at the moment.
$250,000 Upgrade For Rest Area
South Burnett Regional Council will spend $250,000 on upgrades to the Tipperary Flat rest area as a contribution towards Nanango’s 175th birthday celebrations in 2023.
More Upgrades For Industrial Estate
South Burnett Regional Council will invest $40,000 into designing Stage 2 of Wondai’s industrial estate to further improve access for B-double trucks.
Hungry Jacks Coming To Town
The 1373 members of the “Kingaroy Needs A Hungry Jacks” social media group should be celebrating … their dream has come true!
