Work Starts On Quarantine Facility
Preliminary earthwork has already begun at the site of Queensland’s new quarantine facility near Wellcamp Airport.
Online Games Help Sick Kids
Do you reckon you know your Marvel super heroes and the universe they populate? Then this could be the fun fundraiser for you!
Bursary Catalyst For Melina’s Career
A Nanango woman who recently re-entered the workforce after an eight-year break has had her career ambitions kickstarted thanks to a $1000 bursary from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Sales Boom Produces Rental Crisis
A real estate sales boom across the South Burnett may be good news for property owners but it is becoming increasingly bad news for renters.
Netballers Enjoy A Challenge
Kingaroy Netball Association hosted a massive mini-carnival last Sunday which involved about 220 young players.
How To Break The Internet …
If you’d searched the web for references to Kingaroy singing teacher Julee-anne Bell last week, there would have been a few “hits”.
Long Tan Echoes After 55 Years
Vietnam veterans, their families and friends gathered at commemorations across the South Burnett on Wednesday morning to mark the 55th anniversary of the Battle Of Long Tan.
Van Park Planned For Hivesville
The overgrown Hivesville railway yards may take on a new lease of life in the next few years.
Big Burn Reduces Airport Hazards
The first stage of a project which will lead to safer landings at Kingaroy Airport involved more than 60 firefighters on Saturday.
Kingaroy Businesses Pork Out
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry did not allow a little thing like a global pandemic from stopping their BaconFest window competition from going ahead.
Kingaroy LAC Thanks Dynamic Duo
“Thank you for your gift of time” … these were the words engraved on a special clock presented to John and Christine Box after they announced their retirement at this week’s Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee AGM.
Wondai To Have Say On Roundabout
Wondai residents will be invited to have a say on a new design for the Bunya Highway roundabout – and a new location for the town’s Christmas tree – from mid-August to early September.
Children’s Art Packs Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery was packed to overflowing with children and their proud parents and teachers on Friday night.
Council Unveils Glendon St Plans
South Burnett Regional Council has released draft designs for more parts of the Kingaroy Transformation project.
Wondai Show Looks To 2022
The 2021 Wondai Show, due to run on August 27-28, is the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic – but organisers have already started planning the 2022 event.
KCCI Plans ‘Business Hub’
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce plans to launch a shared business space in Kingaroy’s CBD aimed at helping new small businesses to grow and expand.
Local Groups To Share $422,000
There are some big local winners in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants announced on Wednesday by the State Government.
Kingaroy Rotary Donates $45,000
Rotary’s District 9600 Conference – held in Kingaroy earlier this year – has created a lasting legacy for the local community.
Brisbane Ekka Cancelled … Again
The Brisbane Ekka has been officially cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic for the second year in a row.
Lockdown: What You Need To Know
The South Burnett, Cherbourg, Toowoomba and Gympie council areas are NOT affected by the snap COVID-19 lockdown announced on Saturday morning.
