Woman Charged With Fraud
A 48-year-old South Burnett woman has been charged with 87 counts of fraud following investigations into alleged offences in Kingaroy dating back to 2005.
Free Community Breakfast In Kingaroy
A free community breakfast to mark RU OK? Day will be held outside Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington’s offices at 34A Alford Street in Kingaroy (opposite Kingaroy Shoppingworld) between 6:00am and 9:00am on Thursday, September 13.
‘No Agenda’ To Close Ambulance Stations
QAS Commissioner Russell Bowles quashed rumours the government will close ambulance stations
No Need To Fear Pork
Influenza in pigs is like influenza in humans … it’s a regular occurrence, and although it needs to be managed, there’s no need to fear pork or pork products.
Krav Maga In Kingaroy
Have you ever heard of Krav Maga? No … well we hadn’t either, but apparently it’s a well-known style of self-defence honed from the hand-to-hand combat techniques used by the Israeli Defence Forces.
St Mary’s Celebrates Book Week
To help celebrate Book Week, Prep to Year 7 students and staff at Saint Mary’s Catholic College came to school dressed as their favourite book characters.
Orana Markets Looking For Stallholders
Orana Lutheran Complex will be hosting another of its popular Hilltop Markets on Saturday, September 22.
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.
