Businesses Recognised On Qld Day
Local MP Deb Frecklington has congratulated three local businesses recognised among the best in Queensland in the 2026 Queensland Day “All The Best” awards.
‘If You See Something, Say It’
South Burnett residents are being urged to step up and share information to Crime Stoppers about drug dealing – and drug use – in the region.
Concert To Celebrate Two Decades
Have you booked your tickets yet? The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be celebrating 20 years of music and community in a special concert on Saturday night at the Kingaroy Town Hall.
Phone Business To Face Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking legal action against the operator of two smartphone repair shops, located in Kingaroy and Toowoomba.
Hanson Unveils Two Candidates
One Nation founder Senator Pauline Hanson endorsed two future local candidates during her tour of the South Burnett at the weekend.
Operation Lionrock: 31 Charged
Police have charged 31 people with a total of 94 offences after a four-day operation targeting property, drug and motor vehicle offending in the South Burnett.
RES Reaches Out To Local Businesses
Tarong West Wind Farm developers RES hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s recent meet’n’greet, ensuring a big crowd turned up to hear more about the project.
Principal Wins AI Education Award
Saint Mary’s Catholic College principal Carmel O’Brien has received a prestigious award at the recent WRITE! 26, Writer’s Toolbox global conference in Brisbane.
More Action This Weekend
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club hosted a double header of games from the Darling Downs Community Football competition last Saturday night.
Council Votes Down Kingaroy BESS
South Burnett councillors have unanimously rejected an initial recommendation from Council staff to approve a Development Application for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Kingaroy Solar Farm.
LifeFlight Thanks Its Volunteers
A “thank you” morning tea was hosted by the LifeFlight Foundation in Kingaroy on Tuesday for the many volunteers who raised funds over the past 12 months.
Rotary Drives Home Road Safety
Kingaroy State High School is this week hosting the annual RYDA – Rotary Youth Driver Awareness – program for South Burnett Year 11 students.
‘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!
Cabinet Coming To Kingaroy
The State Government will be bringing its Community Cabinet to Kingaroy on June 7.
Probus Marks 50 Years In Australia
A morning tea was held in Kingaroy on Thursday morning to mark the 50th anniversary of Probus in Australia.
Book Recalls An Amazing Man
Former South Burnett resident Liz Caffery will be launching her latest book at a special function in Kingaroy next month.
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
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.
Another Big Year At Kingaroy Show!
A few light showers on Saturday morning didn’t deter the crowds from attending Kingaroy’s big two-day show at the weekend.
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.
