Man Charged After Siege
A 27-year-old man has been charged with assaulting police and a string of other counts after an overnight siege in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Teens Charged With Armed Robbery
Two teenagers allegedly involved in the armed robbery of an elderly Orana resident on February 8 have been arrested at Cushnie.
Thieves Threaten Elderly Woman
A 79-year-old Orana resident was robbed at knifepoint in Kingaroy on Monday night after two men kicked in the screendoor of her independent living unit about 10:00pm.
Second Bank To Close Branch
Bank of Queensland’s branch in Kingaroy Shoppingworld will close on August 2.
Alford Street Closed Next Week
Part of one of Kingaroy CBD’s major traffic arteries will be closed for a week.
Wine And Food Festival Cancelled
The South Burnett’s Wine and Food In The Park Festival will not be held this year.
Minister Quizzed Over Hospital Leaks
Rumours that Kingaroy’s new $92.5 million hospital sprang a serious leak during recent rainstorms have prompted a “please explain” from local MP Deb Frecklington.
Two Hurt In Crash
Two people were transported to Kingaroy Hospital after a single-vehicle crash near Kingaroy on Sunday afternoon.
Crash In Kingaroy CBD
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital for observation after a minor collision in the Kingaroy CBD on Wednesday afternoon.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A 38-year-old woman was transported to Kingaroy Hospital in a stable condition after a two-vehicle crash on Edenvale North Road near Kingaroy on Monday morning.
Rain Fails To Dampen Festive Spirits
Wet weather may have forced a last-minute change of venue for “Discovering The Heart Of Christmas” on Sunday, but it couldn’t put a dent in the high spirits of the many children who took part.
Wattle Camp Man Dies In Crash
A man has died after a collision between two vehicles at the intersection of Redmans Road and Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road at Booie on Friday afternoon.
Thieves Dump Stolen Quad Bike
Police are hunting thieves who stole a quad bike from a farm shed on Coolabunia Road and later dumped it in a quarry.
Library Springs A Leak
Kingaroy Library has been forced to close after sustaining water damage in the recent heavy rain.
Christmas With A Difference
Kingaroy’s annual Christmas Carnival morphed into a twilight markets on Thursday but that didn’t stop families coming out to enjoy a bit of festive fun.
Couple ‘Finds Man Inside House’
A 37-year-old Woorabinda man has been charged after an elderly Kingaroy couple allegedly found him inside their house on Wednesday afternoon.
‘Inclusive Parking’ A Priority: Council
Thursday was International Day Of People With A Disability – and the South Burnett Regional Council wants disabled people to know they have not been forgotten.
Council Supports Big Peanut Plan
Members of the “Kingaroy Needs A Big Peanut” committee met South Burnett Regional councillors and Council staff on Thursday morning to discuss possible locations for a planned sculpture.
Kingaroy Project Hits $13.9m
South Burnett Regional Council has voted to go ahead with a controversial expansion of the Kingaroy Transformation Project despite fears of a budget blowout.
$2.1m Plan Added To CBD Upgrade
The possibility of an extra $2.1 million being spent on Kingaroy’s CBD transformation project – taking the total cost to $13.6 million – has alarmed some South Burnett councillors.
