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.
Time Running Out To Book Tickets
Have you bought your tickets yet? The Kingaroy Men’s Shed’s 2023 “Dinner Under The Stars” is now just a little over a week away!
Work To Start Soon On Roundabout
The State Government has promised that work to build a roundabout at the confusing Knight Street / Walter Road intersection in Kingaroy will begin this month.
Wrecking Ball Promised For Eyesore
Kingaroy’s biggest eyesore may soon be no more … the row of dilapidated buildings along the lower section of Kingaroy Street could soon be demolished.
Qld Transport Centre Moving
Kingaroy’s Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre is on the move.
Pair Escape Injury In Crash
A woman and young boy were taken to Kingaroy Hospital for observation after a single-vehicle crash at Booie on Friday night.
Special Meeting To Debate Pound St
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a Special Meeting on March 1 to discuss the future of the Pound Street site in Kingaroy.
Simple Idea Attracts Cool Cars
An idle thought one day culminated in more than 220 cars – and even more spectators – turning up to enjoy a free show’n’shine in Kingaroy last Sunday.
Rotarians Welcome District Governor
South Burnett Rotarians gathered together in Kingaroy on Monday night for a special dinner with visiting District Governor Tim Keeler AM.
High School Evacuated
Staff and students at Kingaroy State High School were safely evacuated to the school oval on Wednesday morning after reports of a possible fire at the complex.
Flags Abound On Australia Day
Australia Day events around the South Burnett were filled with the usual mix of flags, anthems and quirky events.
Pilot To Share Experiences
Royal Flying Doctor senior base pilot Nick Tully will be the special guest speaker at a fundraising afternoon tea in Kingaroy on February 12.
Obituary: Doug Farmer 1924-2023
A funeral will be held in Kingaroy on February 1 for former Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch secretary Doug Farmer OAM.
Dates Set For Soccer 7s
The Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s popular annual Soccer 7s carnival will be held on February 4-5.
Elderly Woman Killed In Crash
A 96-year-old woman has died and four people have been injured – one critically – in a three-vehicle collision just outside Kingaroy on Thursday morning.
Charities Bring Home The Bacon
The organisers of this year’s Kingaroy BaconFest have donated two $5000 cheques to local community groups.
