Obituary: Les Lind 1932-2022
A funeral service was held in Kingaroy on Thursday for long-serving Kingaroy Shire Councillor Les Lind, 89, who died last week after a long illness.
Burnett Bands Night Back On!
Six live bands will be taking to the stage in Kingaroy in April at the rescheduled “Burnett Bands Together” event.
Volunteers Kick A Goal In Kingaroy
The team of volunteers from the Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club earned a well-deserved rest on Sunday night after one of the biggest Soccer Sevens carnivals seen in Kingaroy for years.
Council Approves Final KTP Designs
South Burnett Regional Council will invite Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council to include Cherbourg in the Kingaroy Transformation Project lanterns and Glendon Street shared area town names.
Man Killed In Crash
A 21-year-old man died on Tuesday after his car ran off the road, hit a tree and burst into flames.
Speedway Action Takes Off!
The 10th annual Kings Royal weekend – the biggest event on the South Burnett Speedway Club’s annual calendar – roars into action on Friday at the Kingaroy Showgrounds.
Flames Gut Kingaroy Hostel
The former QCWA Hostel in Kingaroy – currently being used as crisis accommodation for young people – was gutted by fire early on Wednesday morning.
Kingaroy Celebrations Cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another event, with the announcement that Kingaroy’s Australia Day celebrations in Memorial Park have been scrapped.
Case Numbers Climb Slightly
Reported new cases of COVID in the South Burnett and Cherbourg regions appear to be slowing, with just three announced by Cherbourg Council on Tuesday.
Man Charged Over Graffiti
A 29-year-old Kingaroy man faces multiple charges after a spate of graffiti sprung up around Kingaroy at the weekend.
COVID Cases Soar In Kingaroy
COVID-19 case numbers are exploding in Kingaroy with about 200 people now reported to have tested positive to the virus.
COVID Cases Pass 160
There are now more than 160 active cases of COVID-19 in the South Burnett and Cherbourg communities, according to figures released on Tuesday morning.
Lotto Winners In For A Surprise
Did you buy a share in a Gold Lotto store syndicate recently at Robinsons News in Kingaroy Shoppingworld? If so, you could be almost $473,000 richer and not know it!
35 Cases Linked To Cherbourg
There are now 35 confirmed COVID-19 cases linked to the Cherbourg outbreak, including 25 people who live in the community.
COVID Takes Off Across Region
Thirteen new cases of COVID-19 were confirmed on Friday in the South Burnett council area – in Kingaroy, Nanango and Murgon.
Private Hospital Plans Unveiled
Years of blood, sweat and tears to keep a private hospital open in Kingaroy are about to pay off … South Bank Medical Group is exploring an exciting redevelopment of the site.
Car Park Gets Go-Ahead
SBRC will spend $750,000 next year to build the first stage of a new CBD car park in George Street, Kingaroy.
Top Prep Teacher Marks 10 Years
A teacher who was voted the region’s best educator in 2019 still deserves that honour today, according to St Mary’s Catholic College.
It’s Business As Usual At Hustons
It’s business as usual at Huston Motors in Kingaroy despite a recent change in ownership.
Santa Finds A Home In Kingaroy
It’s now Kingaroy’s turn to host a “Santa Claus Lane”, thanks to the efforts of residents in Rosella Parade.
