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Sprints Join List Of Cancellations

The annual Wondai Street Sprints – scheduled to run on April 4-5 – have joined the growing list of local events cancelled in 2020.

Equestrian Centre Honours ‘A Top Bloke’

Kilkivan’s long-awaited $2.06 million undercover equestrian centre was officially opened on Saturday at Kilkivan Showgrounds.

Black Snake Fire Update

The Black Snake fire is now contained and is not threatening properties.

Kilkivan Bushfire: Leave Now

Police and QFES were doorknocking residents in the Thornside Road and Upper Thornside Road on Wednesday afternoon after the Kilkivan fire worsened.

$28,300 Men’s Shed Grants Announced

Five local Men’s Sheds have received a total of more than $28,300 in Federal Government grants under Round 19 of the National Shed Development Program.

Woman Critically Injured In Crash

Four people were injured – one critically – in a head-on collision on the Wide Bay Highway near Kilkivan on Friday morning.

Equestrian Centre Opening Postponed

The official opening of the new multi-million dollar Kilkivan Equestrian Centre has been postponed.

Tenders Sought For Fire Stations

The State Government has opened tenders to build new fire stations at Yarraman and Kilkivan

Date Set For Equestrian Centre Opening

The official launch of the new multi-million dollar Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre will occur on September 7.

Equestrian Centre May Get New Name

Kilkivan’s new $2 million equestrian building will be named after a local volunteer if Kilkivan residents back the idea.

Gympie Unveils New Tourism Strategy

Gympie Regional Council is calling for public comments on its 2019-2024 tourism strategy.

GRC To Review Planning Process

Gympie Regional Council will begin a “stakeholder engagement program” next month in a bid to allay local business concerns about its planning processes.

Woman Hurt In Crash

A woman aged in her 50s suffered minor injuries on Thursday morning in a single-vehicle crash near Kilkivan.

CEO Says Honour Feels ‘Surreal’

South Burnett Regional Council chief executive officer Mark Pitt has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday national awards announced on Monday.

Work To Start On $2m Equestrian Centre

The first sod was turned on Monday morning for the new $2 million Kilkivan Equestrian Centre.

Signs To Improve Kilkivan Road Safety

“Rat runners” taking dangerous shortcuts through a Kilkivan back street will be deterred thanks to a campaign by local businesswoman Katy McCallum.

Five Taken To Hospital After Crashes

Five people were taken to hospital after two separate crashes on the Wide Bay Highway near Kilkivan at the weekend.

Goomeri Valuations Remain Static

While residents in Gympie city and its coastal areas had cause to smile on Wednesday, most residents in the western end of Gympie Region had less to celebrate.

$34,500 Upgrade For Kilkivan Pool

Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated Kilkivan State School P&C on its successful application to fund upgrades to the Kilkivan Swimming Pool.

Tender Announced For $2m Equestrian Centre

Gympie Regional Council has announced Ri Con Constructions will build the new equestrian centre at Kilkivan later this year.

Tenders Close For Equestrian Centre

Tenders closed this week for construction of Gympie Regional Council’s proposed $2 million equestrian centre at Kilkivan.

Container Refund Scheme Begins

The State Government’s new container recycling deposit scheme officially began on Thursday so South Burnett residents can now redeem eligible containers for 10c in Kingaroy, Cherbourg and Kilkivan.

Tornado Warning

At 3:27pm on Thursday, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a TORNADO WARNING for north-west of Kilkivan:

Truckie Trapped In Overturned Rig

A 48-year-old man has been flown to hospital after being trapped for about two hours in the cabin of his over-turned semi-trailer on Sunday night on Kilkivan-Tansey Road.