Career Options Open Up At TAFE
Students from local high schools – as well as some interested older residents – explored the many career options available in the South Burnett on Thursday.
Vandalism Bill Tops $300,000
The bill for recent vandalism of public amenities in Kingaroy is now more than $300,000, according to Deputy Mayor Danita Potter.
Local Businesses Win Top Awards
Two South Burnett businesses took out major awards at the regional finals of the Queensland Training Awards held during a glittering gala dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday night.
Police Probe Wilful Damage
Murgon police are investigating a number of possibly unrelated recent incidents of wilful damage in Murgon and Cherbourg.
Jack’s Career Is About To Take Off
If 16-year-old Jack Christie looks happy, it’s because he’s just completed his first solo glider flight … the start, he hopes, of a long career as an aviator.
Santa Adds To Market Fun
Santa dropped into the Kingaroy Friendship Markets on Saturday morning to add a little more festive fun to the regular monthly event.
Boost for Heritage Sites
Two of the South Burnett’s Heritage-listed historic buildings will receive a boost from State Government funding programs.
Trail Ride Tempts The Tastebuds
Seventy-five cyclists took part last Saturday in “Taste The Trail” … an annual event which aims to combine healthy exercise with good food and an adventure along the South Burnett Rail Trail.
CTC To Host Meet’n’Greet
South Burnett CTC will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s July meet’n’greet.
Opposition MP Tours Region
Shadow Minister for Education and the Arts Dr Christian Rowan collected feedback on local issues during a whistlestop visit to the South Burnett last week.
Council To Buy Artie Kerr Building
South Burnett Regional Council will negotiate with the State Government to buy the Artie Kerr Centre building in Kingaroy.
Big Win At Kingaroy RSL Club
A Kingaroy man has won more than $50,000 this week in a Keno draw at the Kingaroy RSL Club.
Culture Loud & Proud In Kingaroy
It was Kingaroy’s turn last Thursday to celebrate NAIDOC with a day full of activities in Memorial Park.
What Is The 47th Battalion Trophy?
Rugby league teams from across the QRL Central’s Division will be competing in Kingaroy this weekend for the prestigious 47th Battalion Memorial Trophy … but what is it exactly?
Club Members Toast 100 Years
Club members and invited guests gathered in Kingaroy on Thursday night to celebrate a watershed moment for Toastmasters International … 100 years since the start of the movement.
Beating Pollution, One Cup At A Time
Have you heard of Plastic Free July? It’s a global movement to tackle plastic pollution by raising awareness about single-use plastics.
Marie’s Going To Be Missed
Marie Hooper’s desk was covered in flowers, cards and chocolates on Friday … which shows just how much she has meant to the many people who have walked through the doors at 6 Mary Street, Kingaroy.
Two Hurt In CBD Crash
Eight people were assessed by QAS paramedics after a collision in the heart of the Kingaroy CBD on Friday morning.
Nuclear? ‘We Want The Facts’
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says host communities are backing nuclear power, but there is a bunch of Kingaroy residents who are not so sure.
Memorial Park Upgrades Begin
South Burnett Regional Council has begun work on upgrading Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.
