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.
Flames Roar From Historic Pub
A blaze has badly damaged a section of the upper storey of the vacant Broadway Hotel in Kingaroy.
Pig Bounty Fails To Get Numbers
Discussions about introducing a $10 bounty for wild pigs at Wednesday’s SBRC meeting had to be cut short.
KCCI Hires Full-Time Manager
There was some big news shared at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual general meeting last week, including the fact that from next year the business association will have a full-time paid manager.
No More Cash For KTP
Some features originally planned for the Kingaroy Transformation Project will be reduced or not installed at all when work comes to an end early next year.
Art On Show And On Sale
Looking for a quirky and unique Christmas gift? Then Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery could be the spot for you!
Police Hunt Carjacking Suspects
Kingaroy police are investigating a suspected carjacking in Kingaroy on Monday night.
Woodcrafters Open Their Doors
The South Burnett Woodcrafters first “garage sale” on Saturday has been hailed as a big success.
CBD To Get Signed Smoking Areas
South Burnett Regional Council will put up signs in Kingaroy’s CBD soon to advise smokers where they can legally smoke and where they cannot.
Man Hurt In Motorbike Crash
A man aged in his 70s suffered minor injuries in a motorcycle crash at Windera on Monday morning.
Last Chances To Comment On Plan
There is still time for South Burnett residents to comment on the draft master plan for Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and WJ Lang Memorial Pool.
Vale John Bastable 1942-2022
A funeral service will be held in Kingaroy on Thursday for a former Officer-in-Charge at Kingaroy Police Station, Senior Sergeant John Bastable.
