QAS Called To Two Crashes
A woman and her young child were lucky to escape serious injury in a single-vehicle crash at Cinnibar on Saturday afternoon.
Cricketers Go Into Bat For LifeFlight
Two hotels have gone into bat to support LifeFlight with a charity cricket fundraiser.
Four Groups To Share $40,000
Four South Burnett not-for-profit groups are the lucky recipients of a total of almost $40,000 in “Small & Vital” grants from the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal.
Grant For Great Horse Ride
The Kilkivan Great Horse Ride has received a $22,500 grant from Gympie Regional Council’s Community Grants program.
Man Killed In Crash
A 56-year-old Victorian man died on Sunday night in a single-vehicle crash near Kilkivan.
$1.1m Boost For Local Groups
Fifteen local not-for-profit groups will receive a total of more than $1.1 million in funding from latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
‘Ruby’ Raises Much-Needed Funds
Kilkivan & District Community Care Association has announced the winner of their “Ruby” raffle, the latest fundraising to support their recent purchase of the former Kilkivan Catholic Church building.
Aged Care Adds Up, Says Group
A report commissioned by Kilkivan & District Community Care Association (KDCCA) proves the social and financial value of investment in local place-based aged care support, the group says.
$2000 Boost For Kilkivan School
Kilkivan State School P&C is one of 25 across Australia to receive a $2000 boost, thanks to the 2024 CRT Primary Schools Program.
‘Not One Cent’ On Borumba: LNP
The Nationals have vowed not one cent of Commonwealth money will be spent on the Borumba Dam pumped hydro project if the Coalition wins power at the next Federal Election.
Nephew Charged With Murder
Police have charged Kilkivan resident James Neale, 42, with murder after an investigation into the death of his uncle in Kilkivan last month.
Group Gets Keys To Old Church
Kilkivan and District Community Care Association has taken control of the 100-year-old former St Kevin’s Catholic Church but has described it as “a bittersweet victory”.
Rubbish Fire Sparks Alert
Piles of burning rubbish sent a large plume of smoke into the air near Cherbourg late on Sunday afternoon.
Kilkivan Incident: Man Dead
UPDATED
A 55-year-old Kilkivan man has died – and another man has been shot by police – during an incident on Friday afternoon.
$322,400 For Community Groups
A dozen not-for-profit community groups will share more than $322,400 in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Free Health Checks In Kilkivan
A convoy of free health services, including BreastScreen Queensland, is rolling into Kilkivan at the end of March to encourage local residents to get important health checks.
Chopper Airlifts Injured Driver
A man aged in his 50s was airlifted to hospital after a single-vehicle crash near Kilkivan on Saturday night.
Candidates Shape Up At Goomeri
Goomeri and Kilkivan residents expressed their discontent with the current Gympie Regional Council – and solar farms – during a sometimes fiery “Meet The Candidates” night on Thursday.
Community Aims To Raise $100,000
A $100,000 GoFundMe campaign has been launched by the Kilkivan & District Community Care Association in a bid to buy the former St Kevin’s Catholic Church building.
Last Mass At St Kevin’s
A large crowd gathered at St Kevin’s Catholic Church in Kilkivan recently to attend the final Mass to be held in the building.
