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
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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.
Major Boosts For Kilkivan Project
Kilkivan & District Community Care Association’s fundraising to support their “Rise & Shine” ageing-in-place project has received some massive boosts to its coffers.
Two Injured At Kilkivan
Two people were assessed by QAS paramedics after a single-vehicle crash on Kilkivan-Tansey Road on Wednesday night.
Two Hurt In Collision
Two elderly patients – one in their 80s and one in their 70s – were injured in a collision on the Bunya Highway on Wednesday night.
New Flood Boat For Nanango
There will be three emergency flood boats based in the South Burnett following the North Coast SES Awards ceremony held in Kilkivan on Saturday.
Grants For Three Groups
Three local groups have received grants from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to support small but important projects.
Kilkivan Shed For Men And Women
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington joined other community leaders for the official opening of a Men’s Shed at Kilkivan last Thursday.
Kilkivan Land Values Leap 60pc
Ratepayers in the western part of the Gympie Regional Council area could get a shock when their latest land valuation notices arrive in the mail.
