Six Turns Out To Be A Really Magic Mix
Six different artists mounting a joint exhibition isn’t common in the South Burnett – most exhibitions usually feature the works of one to three artists, unless they’re a competition or an acquisitive…
Protesters Greet MPs
Having all 19 Cabinet Ministers in one place provides a perfect opportunity for protest groups to make a point which is what happened in Kingaroy this evening.
MPs Keep Busy In Town
The visiting Cabinet ministers are taking the opportunity of their trip to Kingaroy to visit local government offices and promote various State Government initiatives.
Free Workshop On Wednesday
South Burnett businesspeople have been invited to attend a free workshop to be held in Kingaroy on Wednesday night to find out how they can benefit from a Federal Government program to assist skills development in the workforce.
‘Australia Is Still The Lucky Country’
Senior public servant Michael Manthorpe – a former School Captain at St Mary’s Catholic College – was the guest speaker at the school’s annual Awards Night, held last Thursday.
Kingaroy Shopping Centre For Sale
Expressions of interest are being sought from buyers interested in purchasing “Kingaroy Town Centre”
Families Consulted Over Farrhome Closure
Families likely to be affected by the 2014 closure of Farrhome have met with Health Department officials
KCCI AGM On Nov 20
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual general meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 20.
Car Snaps Power Pole
A 55-year-old Wondai man was transported to Kingaroy Hospital after his car struck a power pole in Alford Street in the early hours of this morning, snapping the pole and blacking out part of Kingaroy.
Farrhome ‘Earmarked To Close’
A protest meeting organised by the Queensland Nurses Union in Brisbane today has been told Kingaroy’s Farrhome has been earmarked for closure by the State Government.
Remembrance Day Update
As Remembrance Day (November 11) falls on a Sunday this year, Kingaroy’s commemoration activities won’t be held in Memorial Park.
Curtain Rises On Performing Arts Centre
Stage 1 of the long-discussed South Burnett Performing Arts Centre in Kingaroy has hosted its first public function to great acclaim … which means fund-raising for the all-important Stage 2 of the project can now begin in earnest!
Youth Pelted Police With Bottle
An 18-year-old youth was placed on a 12 months intensive correction order – basically prison in the community – after he pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer during a disturbance at Cherbourg on August 30.
$6000 Fine For Cruelty To Bull
A man who tried to euthanase an injured bull by shooting it “four or five” times in the head with a .22 calibre rifle – and then came back the following afternoon to finish the job off – was fined $6000 in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today.
Free Car Wash For War Veterans
A simple idea hatched in America to thank war veterans – and men and women currently serving their country – with a free car wash has spread from the United States to Kingaroy.
Matt Tackles Success With Hard Work
Manly rugby league star Matt Ballin was the guest speaker at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Night. Matt, who has played more than 140 NRL games, was part of the 2008 and 2011 Premiership-winning Sea Eagles’ teams and has represented Queensland in State of Origin.
Good Roll-Up For First Summer 7s
About 40 soccer players turned up at Kingaroy’s Tom Alford Oval to take part in the first round of the new Summer 7s soccer competition.
Enjoy 200 Years Of Music
KSHS’s end-of-school concert on Friday night will feature 200 years of popular music, from 1812-1912
Reward Offered For Camera
A reward is being offered for the safe return of a camera that went missing at Kingaroy Airport on Saturday afternoon.
State Cabinet To Visit Kingaroy
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman and his Cabinet MPs will be paying a whistlestop visit to the South Burnett next week.
