Parking Fines Planned For CBD
People who park in disability parking areas in Kingaroy’s CBD without a permit will be fined under a new parking plan approved by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Relay Early Bird Entries Close Soon
Early bird entries close on Friday (March 31) for this year’s South Burnett Express Rail Trail Relay to be run on Sunday, April 30.
Shave Night Raises $3200
A “shave night” held in Kingaroy on Friday night has raised another $3200 for the “Brooksy’s Crew” Relay For Life team.
Mural Blossoms At Youth Park
From little things big things grow … and that’s exactly what has happened in Kingaroy, thanks to award-winning mural artist Joel Fergie (The Zookeeper).
Bookarama With A Bonus!
Bookarama at Kingaroy Town Hall has always been a highlight of the year for book lovers, but this year there was a bonus!
Woman Bitten By Snake
A woman was taken to hospital after being bitten by a snake at Yarraman on Saturday night.
Firies Honoured For Their Service
Fire and Emergency Services Minister Mark Ryan travelled to Kingaroy on Thursday to present awards to firefighters from across the South Burnett.
Stolen Trailer Spotted In Goomeri
Kingaroy businessman Richard Mason is angry his $15,000 advertising trailer was stolen from beside the D’Aguilar Highway on Sunday night, and despite the alleged thieves being spotted several times since, the trailer has not yet been found.
Ambos Enjoy Morning Tea
Kingaroy LAC hosted its annual morning tea to welcome new paramedics to the local station, and farewell departing members.
Fun Saturday To Celebrate Harmony
Residents have been invited to help paint six mural panels on Saturday in Kingaroy as part of the South Burnett Regional Council’s Harmony Week celebrations.
Competition Ready To Take Off
Members of the International Miniature Aerobatic Club will be converging on Kingaroy this weekend.
Council Adopts Park Master Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has accepted a Master Plan for the redevelopment of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.
Council Issues Boil Water Alert
UPDATE March 23, 2023: The Boil Water Alert has been lifted.
KTP Bill Totals $17.64m
A total of $17.64 million has been spent on the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP), with $9.4 million of this coming from rates.
Medicos Relax After Round-Up
The Red Ant Round-Up – a one-day gathering of medical specialists, GPs and allied health workers – attracted about 140 people to Kingaroy at the weekend.
Women Unite For Equity
South Burnett women have marked International Women’s Day with functions around the region over the past few days.
$410,000 Boost For Local Groups
Fourteen local groups will share almost $410,000 in funding thanks to the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Galleries Focus On Local Talent
South Burnett art lovers were again spoiled for choice on Friday night with the region’s two Council-owned art galleries both hosting opening nights for their March exhibitions.
Man Hurt In Crash
A man suffered a minor head injury in a single-vehicle crash near Kingaroy on Sunday night.
Free Workshop For Young Artists
Award-winning mural artist Joel Fergie – aka “The Zookeeper” – is coming to Kingaroy soon to start work on the region’s latest outdoor artwork.
