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.
Free Workshops On Digital Marketing
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils will be hosting a series of free digital marketing workshops in Kingaroy next month.
Library Hosts Genealogy Morning
Kingaroy Library recently hosted a morning tea to celebrate National Family History Week and to raise awareness of family history research options available both within the library system and the local community.
Heaven Smiles On Fete
Organisers of the annual St Michael and All Angels Fete are happy with how the day went off
KCCI Updated On Bus Trial
The KCCI’s August Meet’n’Greet heard an update on how the trial Kingaroy bus service is running
South Burnett XI Too Good For Visitors
Wondai bowler Dan Learmont has issued an early warning for season 2012-13 after picking up five wickets for the South Burnett XI in an easy victory over a Wanderers Club side in Kingaroy on Saturday.
A Cup Of Coffee Could Save A Life
Residents in the South Burnett are encouraged to stop for a coffee and a chat on Thursday, September 13, to support the health, safety and well-being of the community.
Wanderers Match On Tomorrow
South Burnett cricketers are looking forward to a pre-season one-day match against the Wanderers Queensland Club in Kingaroy tomorrow (August 25).
