Big Day For Peanut Lovers

Big Day For Peanut Lovers

Yes, it’s finally arrived! At 5:30am on Thursday, a crane lowered Kingaroy’s long-awaited Big Peanut into place on a pedestal in Lions Park.

Council Explains Airport Project

Council Explains Airport Project

South Burnett Regional Council will be holding an information session on Thursday (November 4) to discuss the animal-proof fencing project at Kingaroy Airport.

Man Faces Child Sex Charges

Man Faces Child Sex Charges

Detectives have charged a 26-year-old man with child sex offences following an investigation into the possession and distribution of child exploitation material.

Teen Injured In MX Fall

Teen Injured In MX Fall

A teenage boy suffered chest injuries when he fell while riding in the South East Queensland Junior MX Series in Kingaroy at the weekend.

Another Big Year For Kingaroy High

Another Big Year For Kingaroy High

After “dodging and weaving the COVID-19 minefield” throughout 2021, Kingaroy State High School teachers and students could finally breathe a sigh of relief on Monday night …

More Roadworks On Highway

More Roadworks On Highway

More upgrades are on the way along the D’Aguilar Highway between Kingaroy and Nanango, as part of a multi-million-dollar State Government program.

Art Students Shine With Pride

Art Students Shine With Pride

Kingaroy State High School’s bright up-and-coming artists have taken over the Kingaroy Art Gallery for the month of October to display their skills.

One Hurt In Collision

One Hurt In Collision

One person has been transported by ambulance to Gayndah Hospital in a stable condition following a collision at Ban Ban Springs on Thursday morning.

Relay Celebrates 15 Years and $1.7m

Relay Celebrates 15 Years and $1.7m

The 2021 South Burnett Relay For Life fundraising campaign has so far raised just over $72,500 for cancer research … an amazing effort considering the popular Dinner With The Captains had to be cancelled due to lockdowns.

ANZ To Close Kingaroy Branch

ANZ To Close Kingaroy Branch

Rumours about the imminent closure of Kingaroy’s ANZ Bank have been swirling for months but now it has been confirmed … the branch will close in March next year.

Coffees Start A Conversation

Coffees Start A Conversation

Another successful “Coffee With A Cop” was held in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning, with officers from Kingaroy, Kumbia and Nanango stations chatting to residents.