Autopsy To Determine Identity
An autopsy will be conducted in Brisbane to determine the cause of death – and identity – of a male body found in the back yard of a vacant building in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
Westlink Art Adds To Streetscape
Joel Fergie, the artist responsible for the stunning mural in Kingaroy’s Hector Munro alleyway, has been back in town working.
Body Found During Search
Police have confirmed a body has been located during the search for missing Kingaroy man Jayden Usher, 28, however no formal identification has yet been made.
Footy Oval To Host Relay For Life
It’s time again for the annual South Burnett Relay For Life fundraiser for Cancer Council Queensland … but it’s at a new venue!
Holiday Park To Host Meet’n’Greet
Kingaroy Holiday Park will be hosting the October meet’n’greet by the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Man Charged After Stand-Off
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a 14-hour stand-off with police in Kingaroy on Tuesday evening.
Mum’s Creativity To Fill Gallery
An unusual exhibition casting a spotlight on the creative life of an “ordinary” country woman will be taking over the Kingaroy Art Gallery in October.
Price Hikes To ‘Ensure Viability’
The Endeavour Foundation says ensuring the long-term viability of the Kingaroy Kitchen is why its products will be surging in price next month.
Salvos Host Special Formal Night
The Salvation Army will be hosting a special event on Thursday night (September 28) in Kingaroy for families kitting out students for their upcoming high school formals.
Nurse Receives Top Award
Kingaroy Hospital nurse Belinda Densley has been named as Queensland’s Credentialled Diabetes Educator of the Year, just three years after taking up the specialty.
Second Fire At Broadway Hotel
A rear section of the Broadway Hotel in Kingaroy was badly damaged by fire on Saturday afternoon, the second blaze at the building in less than a year.
Vintage Rally Attracts Young And Old
The focus at the huge Kingaroy vintage machinery rally last weekend was on the centenary of the International Harvester / McCormick / Farmall family, but there were plenty of other brands also turning heads.
Youth Council Hosts Meet’n’Greet
The South Burnett Regional Youth Council hosted this month’s Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce meet’n’greet.
Mental Health Goes Door-To-Door
Sometimes it only takes a conversation … a project that engages residents face-to-face in conversations about mental health and wellbeing has begun in the South Burnett.
Toni Wins Top Award
An annual awards dinner was held recently as a culmination to Child Safety Week.
Jason Takes Charge On CTC Day
Former South Burnett CTC CEO Nina Temperton formally handed the keys to the kingdom over to incoming CEO Jason Erbacher at the annual “CTC Day” on Thursday.
Perfect Night For A Formal
Saint Mary’s Catholic College students enjoyed a perfect Spring evening for their 2023 formal dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall on Friday night.
British Classics Visit South Burnett
The South Burnett Antique Motor Club hosted a barbecue in Kingaroy on Saturday evening for a dozen members of a visiting car club who have been exploring the South Burnett on a five-day rally.
Craft With A High-Tech Difference
An embroidery workshop with a difference attracted 20 eager participants – and thousands of dollars worth of specialist equipment – to Kingaroy last week.
Busy Year For Kingaroy Ambulance
The workload of Kingaroy QAS paramedics continues to grow, the recent Annual General Meeting of the Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee was told.
