Second Practice Night Scheduled
The Kingaroy Speedway’s first official practice session on Saturday night proved so popular that the South Burnett Speedway Club is going to do it all over again.
Man Charged Over Handgun
A 30-year-old Kingaroy man will face trial in the District Court on three weapons charges following a brief hearing in Kingaroy Magistrates’ Court today.
Youth Paroled For Break-Ins
A 19-year-old charged with a string of offences, including breaking into the Proston Bowls Club and the theft of a rifle and ammunition from a Kingaroy residence, was sentenced to six months’ jail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates’ Court today.
An Opportunity To Empower
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging South Burnett residents to celebrate Disability Action Week (September 9-15) to highlight the contribution people with a disability make to the community
John Threatens Seeney Challenge
Former National Party candidate for Nanango John Bjelke-Petersen is peeved with the LNP State Government … so peeved, in fact, that he wants to challenge Member for Callide – and Deputy Premier – Jeff Seeney at the next State election.
Drop-In Centre Opens
War veterans now have a “home away from home” in Kingaroy where they can relax, socialise and chat
Water Supply Off
The South Burnett Regional Council has notified that the water supply has been turned off in Reen Street to allow repairs to take place.
St Mary’s Staff Vote To Strike
St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy is one of 169 Catholic schools throughout Queensland that will affected tomorrow by a 24-hour strike called by teachers and other staff as part of a wage campaign.
A Wonderland Of Whimsy
What does a tractor named “Alice”, jumping ants, teapots, tractors and knitting have in common? The answer is simple: Tractor Tattoo.
Greens Spokesman Says
Public Consultation ‘Inadequate’
Local Greens spokesman Grant Newson said today public consultation on the proposed sale of part of Kingaroy’s Adermann Park was disappointing
Quota Charity Golf Day On Thursday
The Kingaroy Quota Club will be holding its 37th annual Charity Golf Day at the Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of town at 8:45am on Thursday (September 6).
Thiess Safety Pays Off For Ambulance
An outstanding safety record achieved by the Thiess team at Tarong’s Meandu Mine has resulted in an unexpected windfall for the local Kingaroy Ambulance.
Speedway Practice On Saturday Night
The Kingaroy Speedway will fire back into action tomorrow night (September 1) when the South Burnett Speedway club hosts its first official Practice Night of the season.
Drop-In Centre For Veterans
Funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs has enabled Kingaroy RSL Sub-Branch to set up a Veterans Drop-In Centre for veterans and their families.
Proteco Gets The Good Oil
South Burnett food processor Proteco has installed a new energy-saving filtration system at its oil plant in Kingaroy, thanks to a $51,400 grant from the Federal Government.
Police Praise SES Efforts
A joint Rotary, police, SES local road safety program has been featured in “Emergency” magazine
Youth Stole $4450 From Till
A teenager who stole $4450 in cash from Nanango RSL Club was placed on probation and ordered to repay the money when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates’ Court today.
Man Jailed For Broomstick Attack
An alcoholic who breached an intensive correction order by assaulting his de facto partner with a broomstick was sentenced to a total of eight months’ jail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today.
Welcome To The South Burnett!
An informal Meet’n’Greet was hosted by Endeavour Kingaroy Kitchen today to welcome Downer EDi Mining to the South Burnett.
Surgery Boost For Kingaroy Hospital
More surgical operations will be able to be done in the South Burnett – which means fewer trips to Toowoomba or Brisbane – when a new full-time surgeon’s position is created at Kingaroy Hospital next year.
