$1.8m Boost For Sports Clubs
Six South Burnett sporting clubs will share in more than $1.8 million after successful applications in the State Government’s Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund grant.
$322,400 For Community Groups
A dozen not-for-profit community groups will share more than $322,400 in the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Underground Fault Sparks Blackout
A fault in an underground cable has been blamed for a blackout which hit Kingaroy Shoppingworld on Tuesday afternoon, forcing Woolworths to dump thousands of dollars worth of stock.
Self-Portrait Wins $2200 Prize
Eight artists shared $5200 in prize money at the biannual David Bryce Rural Art Awards which were announced on Friday night.
Dinner Delivers For LifeFlight
Kingaroy Men’s Shed members are looking forward to a break after another very busy Dinner Under The Stars fundraiser on Saturday.
Flames Shoot From Kingaroy Flat
Flames were shooting from the window of a Kingaroy flat when fire crews arrived on the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
Man Dies From Wound
Police are investigating the sudden death of a man in Kingaroy in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Chopper Airlifts Injured Driver
A man aged in his 50s was airlifted to hospital after a single-vehicle crash near Kilkivan on Saturday night.
Machinery Club Shares The Fun
A fun day held in the grounds of the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club has been hailed “a resounding success”.
SES To Hold Open Day
The SES will be holding an Open Day in the South Burnett later this month so residents can find out more about the service.
Business Support Offered At Hub
Small business owners in the South Burnett have been invited to take advantage of a visit to Kingaroy by representatives from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT).
St Vinnies Celebrates 80 Years
Members of the Kingaroy’s St Vincent de Paul Society gathered together with friends and supporters on Sunday to celebrate 80 years of helping the local community.
Candidates Praised For Their Courage
The toxicity of social media meant many good people in Queensland’s 77 councils will not be recontesting their positions at the upcoming March 16 elections, a candidates’ forum held in Kingaroy heard on Monday night.
Kingaroy Man Slashed In Neck
A 42-year-old Kingaroy man is in a critical condition after being slashed in the neck late on Saturday night.
Cheryl Explains SB Care’s Vision
South Burnett Care hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s first meet’n’greet for 2024 on Tuesday night.
Two Assessed After Crash
QAS paramedics assessed two people after a collision at the intersection of Taylors Road and the Bunya Highway outside Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
Evalyn Takes On Sizzling Role
Kingaroy has a new Chief Baconeer!
Council Collection On Show
Visitors to the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery can get a rare glimpse at most (but not all) of the South Burnett Regional Council’s permanent art collection this month.
Trainees Dig Deep For Elders
Four trainees have been making a big impact at the Ny-Ku Byun Elders Village in Cherbourg, thanks to a UnitingCare Queensland program.
$4.5m Invested Into Mental Health
Kingaroy’s new mental health support service, Head To Health, has been “officially” opened, even though it is already supporting about 30 clients.
