Motorists Being Ripped Off, Says RACQ
Fuel retailers are reaping the benefits of plummeting international oil prices by pocketing the profits rather than passing on the savings to motorists, says motoring body RACQ.
Miner Says Drilling Program Will Begin ASAP
Mining Projects Group Ltd has completed its acquisition of 100 per cent of the issued capital of Delcarmen Energy Ltd, which holds two applications for Exploration Permits for Coal north and east of Kingaroy.
Where’s Wally?
Orana resident Walter Thamm has been storytelling most of his life, sharing trials and tribulations
Orana Is Open For Business
The Orana Lutheran Complex in Kingaroy is inviting local businesses to take up office space
$269,000 Grants To Local Groups
South Burnett community groups have received more than $269,000 in Community Benefit grants announced today by the State Government.
MP Celebrates First 100 Days
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is celebrating the first 100 days of the LNP State Government
Working Bee At Community Garden
A second working bee and planning meeting have been organised for later this month at the Pound Street Community Garden site in Kingaroy.
$5000 For Motors In Motion
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed news that Kingaroy’s Motors in Motion event will receive a funding boost this year.
Elderly Man In Crash
An 80-year-old man was briefly trapped in his vehicle after a two cars collided in Edward Street, Kingaroy, about 4:00pm yesterday afternoon.
RHealth Fights To Stay Alive
The South Burnett’s RHealth office in Kingaroy will close and South Burnett healthy living programs cease in three months unless a review brings about a reversal in thinking from the State Government.
Lowndes Comes To The Party
V8 Supercar driver Craig Lowndes helped Kingaroy’s Ploetz family celebrate on Saturday
Local Talent Gets A Big Break
The South Burnett’s hidden talent has been on show in Kingaroy over the past two months as “The Big Break” talent search has pitted local musicians against each other in a live competition on Friday nights.
Man Jailed On Drugs, Firearms Charges
A 30-year-old Nanango man who used drugs after suffering an horrific work accident was sentenced to 10 months’ jail after he pleaded guilty in Kingaroy Magistrates’ Court today to a total of 25 charges.
Principal Surprised By Reaction To Park Plan
St John’s Lutheran School principal Helen Folker admits to being a little surprised by the reaction to an application by the school to purchase a strip of Adermann Park in Ivy Street, Kingaroy.
Marathon Ride Raises $3933
Kingaroy cyclist Josie Potter and her team successfully completed their Brissie to the Bay fundraiser for MS
Volunteers Dig In For Community Garden
A team of volunteers turned up on Saturday to help give Kingaroy’s Community Garden in Pound Street a much-needed makeover and find out more information about forming a new group to guide the future direction of the garden.
Learn How To Appreciate Wine
The South Burnett Wine Appreciation Society will be holding its next monthly meeting at the Kingaroy Butter Factory Conference Room at the rear of Taste South Burnett at 67 William Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm onwards this Friday, June 25.
Sleepworking For A Good Cause
The staff at Kingaroy’s Commonwealth Bank definitely weren’t sleeping on the job today, despite the fact they were wearing their finest pyjamas while helping customers.
Eisteddfod Looking For Volunteers
The Kingaroy Eisteddfod is looking for three volunteers to take over important roles for next year’s event.
Artists In Motion
Nimué Art is organising an art competition to run in conjunction with this year’s Motors In Motion Festival in Kingaroy
