Riders Blaze A Trail For Charity

Riders Blaze A Trail For Charity

Cyclists taking part in the annual Queensland Fire Department Bike 4 Burns charity ride  rolled into Kingaroy on Thursday afternoon as part of their seven-day trek to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Home Is Where The Art Is …

Home Is Where The Art Is …

The talented members of the Jumping Ant Arts collective have taken over the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery this month to explore the concept of “home”.

High Times At Kingaroy Show

High Times At Kingaroy Show

The 117th Kingaroy Show has been hailed as the best for years, with crowds flocking to the bull ride on Saturday and the speedway on Sunday.

Rotary Digs Deep For Pantry

Rotary Digs Deep For Pantry

The Kingaroy Rotary Club has committed to donating $5000 a year for the next three years to The South Burnett Pantry as part of a “sustainability” project for the Kingaroy-based charity.

We Still Remember … 110 Years Later

We Still Remember … 110 Years Later

Crowds gathered in towns and villages across the South Burnett on Friday to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli and the men and women who have served Australia in so many conflicts since 1915.

Kingaroy’s RSPCA Shelter To Close

Kingaroy’s RSPCA Shelter To Close

The RSPCA’s Kingaroy animal shelter will close at the end of June after a new agreement could not be reached with the South Burnett Regional Council over management of its pound.

Dorothy’s Anzac Day Surprise

Dorothy’s Anzac Day Surprise

The visiting riders coming to the South Burnett for the upcoming “Weekend At Wondai” cycling event will get a little Anzac Day gift, all thanks to 93-year-old Dorothy Niebling.

Illegal Cigs, Vapes Seized

Illegal Cigs, Vapes Seized

Almost 100,000 illegal cigarettes were allegedly seized by Queensland Health officials during raids at two Kingaroy tobacco shops last week.

Council Events To Collect Feedback

Council Events To Collect Feedback

The first of the South Burnett Regional Council’s planned “community catch-ups” to discuss its new draft Corporate and Community plans will go ahead this week.