Community Groups Needed For Show
The South Burnett Show Society has an unusual money-making opportunity for community groups … but they’ll need to be quick to take advantage of it
Drought Challenges Kingaroy Show
The drought that’s gripped Queensland has claimed many casualties over the past few years … and this year, Kingaroy Show’s free show bags have joined the list.
$20,000 For South Burnett Pantry
The South Burnett Pantry will continue to provide hot meals and low-cost food to hundreds of people, thanks to a $20,000 Federal Government grant.
Christmas Carnival Seeks Sponsors
The organisers of the annual Kingaroy Christmas Carnival are looking for more sponsors and volunteers for this year’s event.
Fun Night To Help Farmers
Saturday night’s “locals helping locals” comedy night fundraiser in Kingaroy has raised at least $8000 to help South Burnett farmers.
Model Weekend For Visitors
About 50 model aircraft enthusiasts turned out at the Kingaroy Aero Modellers airfield at Booie on Saturday to enjoy a weekend of loops, dives and victory rolls.
Model Way To Have Fun
The Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society (KAMS) will be holding its fourth annual fly-in on October 20-21 . . . and everyone is invited to come along and have a go!
Dean’s Dreams Take Flight
Kingaroy resident Dean Eckart has always had an interest in aviation. He began exploring this with model planes but also hoped that one day he might be able to get behind the controls of a full-size plane.
Big Week Planned For NAIDOC
NAIDOC Week is being celebrated around Australia from July 8-15, and a number of South Burnett towns have special events planned to mark the occasion
Rotary Stalwart Dies
A funeral will be held next week for well-known cattle producer and local businessman Ray Black, 91, who died last Sunday.
Funeral: Margie Lehmann
A funeral service will be held in Toowoomba on Thursday for former Kingaroy State School teacher Margaret (“Margie”) Lehmann, 44, who died suddenly on September 15 after a short illness.
Battle Flag Returns To Kingaroy
A little piece of modern history was created on Friday morning when Kingaroy RSL formally accepted an Australian flag that was carried on a bombing raid against ISIS forces in the Middle East.
Tragic Crash Rips Family Apart
A tragic car crash near Yass in southern NSW last month has torn apart the family of a former Murgon resident.
Kingaroy Joins NAIDOC Celebrations
Kingaroy’s NAIDOC Week celebrations on Thursday morning were so popular that South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has said it could well become an annual event.
$8600 Boost For Men’s Shed
Kingaroy Men’s Shed will be able update some vital equipment thanks to an $8600 grant from the Federal Government.
New Star For Dinner With Captains
This year’s Dinner With The Captains will have a new guest sports star following the surprise withdrawal of former NRL great Petero Civoniceva this week.
New Show Promises Big Surprises
Theatre goers can expect several big surprises this August when the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society raise the curtain on their next show.
Eisteddfod Wraps Up Another Year
The Kingaroy Eisteddfod has wrapped up for another year with organisers, judges, parents and competitors all breathing a sigh of relief.
Show Society Ready For Big Weekend
The 110th Kingaroy Show will be running on Saturday and Sunday, and the South Burnett Show Society are hoping for fine weather and bumper crowds again this year.
Lions Set To Do The Time Warp Again!
The Kingaroy Lions are inviting everyone who wants to do the Time Warp again to come along to Kingaroy’s Satellite Cinema on Tuesday, May 9.
