Show Societies Get Funding Boost
The Nanango, Kingaroy, Blackbutt and Cooyar shows will share in a $35,000 funding boost this year through grants administered by the Department of Local Government.
Who’ll Be The King Of Roy?
The second annual King of Roy amateur skateboarding competition will be held at the Kingaroy Skate Park on Saturday.
Supercharged Fun Day Helps Chloe
The Campaign4Chloe fun day in Kingaroy on Saturday has raised an impressive $6296 to help provide for the youngster’s future needs.
Can Anyone Find Outback Joe?
Outback Joe’s all set to go missing … but never fear, the UAVs are here! This is the fifth year that Joe’s gone missing somewhere near Kingaroy, and the fifth time that unmanned aerial vehicles have been despatched from around the world to find him.
Woman Bailed On 87 Charges
A woman charged with 87 counts of fraud (gaining a benefit as an employee) has been remanded on bail by Kingaroy Magistrates Court.
Down It Goes …
Construction equipment this morning completed demolishing the old redbrick toilet blocks located on the eastern side of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.
Water Outage Planned For Tuesday
About 90 houses in the area bounded by Knight Street, Railway Terrace and Kingaroy Street, as well as Kingaroy’s industrial estate, will have their water supply turned off from 7:30am to 3:00pm on Tuesday, October 2.
$75,000 Boost For Community Groups
More than $75,000 was presented to South Burnett community groups at Council’s inaugural Community Assistance Funding presentation night.
Council Axes Controversial
Glendon St Forecourt Cafe
Council is planning to move its Economic Development Unit into the controversial forecourt cafe space in Glendon Street
Young Runners On A Mission
A team of young runners on a mission will be heading to Kingaroy next month as the latest stop on a 3000km “baton relay” through 30 rural Australian towns.
Free Seminar To Explain New Plumbing Laws
A free seminar will be held in Kingaroy next month to explain new plumbing laws that come into effect in Queensland on November 1.
Stars Come Out To Help Chloe
Two of the fastest men in Australia in a straight line, Victor and Ben Bray, will be in Kingaroy on Saturday to help out a special little local girl.
Big Weekend To Bowl Over Tourists
South Burnett tourist operators are hoping for sunny skies this weekend to help launch Queensland’s new mini-holiday.
Don’t Let Crime Ruin Your Holiday
Kingaroy police are urging local residents planning holidays not to forget the basics even when on vacation.
Artists: Start Your Engines!
Entries are starting to roll in for Nimué Gallery’s unusual Motors In Motion art competition.
Calling All Red Ants!
Kingaroy Rugby League Club (juniors and seniors) is inviting all past and present players, coaches, managers, administrators, sponsors and supporters to the first Red Ant reunion in 20 years.
Tributes Flow For Music Teacher
Tributes are flowing for former Kingaroy State High School music teacher Laurie Case, 63, who died in Brisbane on Wednesday after a long illness.
Storm Warning For South Burnett
At 1:00pm the Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of the Burnett.
Speed Limits Set To Change
South Burnett councillors were kept busy at their meeting on Wednesday … fixing an anomaly in their charges, altering speed limits and setting up a new fund for streetscaping
Youth Jailed Over Break-Ins
An 18-year-old Kingaroy youth was sentenced to 12 months’ jail in Kingaroy Magistrates Court on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to seven charges, including two counts of burglary.
