Swimmers End Season Strongly
Swimmers from across the South Burnett converged on the Kingaroy Aquatic Centre to compete in the South Burnett Championships, the last regional swimming carnival of the season
Fitting Help For Apprentices
Apprentice diesel fitters studying at the Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE’s Kingaroy campus will be able to get their hands dirty on the real deal after a donation of two large diesel motors to the college.
Brenda’s Candle Sales Light Up
Kingaroy’s Brenda Langford probably didn’t think when she started making hand-crafted candleholders last October that she’d soon be selling them to customers in the United States.
A Look Through Rem’s Eyes
When we see old blokes around town, do we know their background? Do we know their stories?
Teenager Fined For Freight Thefts
A third man charged with stealing from a Kingaroy freight company has been fined $2000 and ordered to pay $2757 compensation to his former employer when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court.
Workshops For Musicians
The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be hosting instrumental workshops on Saturday (March 16) in Kingaroy.
Jazz Star On His Way
Jazz trumpeter James Morrison and his Motown Band will be starring at the Mayoral Charity Gala Ball
Council Fights To Save Weather Service
The South Burnett Regional Council will formally ask the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) to reconsider its plan to axe Kingaroy airport’s weather forecasting service.
Gallery Welcomes New Faces
There were “many new faces” at the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Friday night when its March exhibition was officially opened.
Women Unite In Celebration
South Burnett women gathered in groups in functions across the region today to mark International Women’s Day.
Ambos Shift Into New Home
Kingaroy ambulance officers have bid a fond farewell to their old station in Kent Street
Helping To Mould Tomorrow’s Citizens
Kingaroy State High School’s popular “Active Citizen” program has been bringing together senior students and community groups since 2003.
New Look For St John’s
Staff at St John’s Lutheran School were presented with new-look name badges this week which feature the school’s new name and new logo.
South Burnett Celebrates IWD
There’s a number of special events planned around the South Burnett this year to mark International Women’s Day (March 8).
Woman Hurt In Highway Crash
A 62-year-old woman has been airlifted to a Brisbane hospital in a serious condition after a collision at the corner of Taylors Road and the Bunya Highway in Kingaroy this morning.
Alice Graduates As An Author
When then-jackeroo Rick first met his wife-to-be Alice – who’d run away from the city on the back of a motorbike – he may have thought twice about asking her out if he’d known his underwear preferences were going to become a topic of conversation at Kingaroy Library a few years later.
Sandy’s Sharing Some Yarns
Well-known author and yarn spinner Sandy Thorne is coming to Kingaroy for International Women’s Day
Riders Put Through Their Paces
The South Burnett Equestrian Group held a Mini Hack Show at the Kingaroy pony club grounds last weekend, testing the skills of local riders and their horses.
New Venue For Mine Reunion
The 30-year reunion for former Meandu Mine workers will still go ahead on Saturday despite today’s decision to cancel the South Burnett Wine and Food in the Park Festival.
Wine And Food Cancelled
Wet weather has forced the cancellation of this year’s Wine and Food in the Park Festival
