‘Big Marn’ Helps A Big Launch

‘Big Marn’ Helps A Big Launch

The South Burnett’s annual Relay For Life fundraising campaign officially kicked off on Friday morning with some big news … the 2026 Relay will return to the overnight formula which was so popular in the old days!

SCRUM Tackles Mental Health

SCRUM Tackles Mental Health

Youth group Iron & Clay brought their S.C.R.U.M. mental health and life-skills program to Kingaroy last Friday for a special one-off performance.

Pig Truck, Sedan Collide

Pig Truck, Sedan Collide

An elderly woman was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane with multiple fractures after a serious traffic crash on Friday morning near the Kingaroy CBD.

Family Days Honour Joel’s Memory

Family Days Honour Joel’s Memory

The South Burnett Junior MX Club joined with the family of champion motocross rider Joel Evans to celebrate his memory over the Anzac Day weekend with special activities at the MX track where he learnt most of his skills.

RES To Host Meet’n’Greet

RES To Host Meet’n’Greet

RES Group – the developers of the Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot – will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.

Excellent Visit By Her Excellency

Excellent Visit By Her Excellency

Queensland Governor Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM met hundreds of South Burnett residents during her Vice-Regal visit last week … everyone from Kingaroy schoolchildren to the volunteer team at Nanango’s Ringsfield House.

Trail Bike Riders Injured

Trail Bike Riders Injured

Two people were taken to hospital after separate motorcycle crashes at the weekend during the annual Kaimkillenbun Trail Ride.

Memorial Weekend For Joel

Memorial Weekend For Joel

A special memorial weekend is being held in Kingaroy to mark the first anniversary of the tragic death of a champion local MX rider.  

Kingaroy Police Farewell Dave

Kingaroy Police Farewell Dave

Friends and colleagues officially farewelled former Kingaroy Police Station officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Dave Tierney in a special ceremony on Friday morning.

Bank Closes Early After Threats

Bank Closes Early After Threats

The Commonwealth Bank in Kingaroy reopened for business as usual on Thursday following an incident earlier this week which forced it to close for several hours.