Happy Tails From RSPCA
The RSPCA parked an EMU at Kingaroy Shoppingworld recently
Fine Print On Cadet
Deal To Be Finalised Soon
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann confirmed today that he would be meeting with representatives of South Burnett CTC and the current Emergency Services cadet unit soon to work out how the unit can continue to function.
Community To Be Invited To
Have A Say On Park’s Future
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines has asked South Burnett Regional Council to prepare a land management plan before a decision is made whether a portion of Adermann Park in Kingaroy is sold.
Joe Found (But Not Saved …)
Poor old Outback Joe is technically still lost in a Kingaroy paddock …
Cloudland Coming To Kingaroy
Baby boomers will be able to relive the golden days of Cloudland
Why Was Pixie Dumped?
We don’t know how many lives Pixie the puss used up today in Kingaroy … but we do know she enjoyed a big dose of luck.
Summer Soccer Suggestion
Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club is planning to hold a Summer Seven-A-Side mid-week soccer competition under lights at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy.
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.
