Salvos Launch Annual Appeal
The Salvation Army has launched its annual Christmas Appeal in the South Burnett to support Aussies doing it tough this festive season.
Rain Stopped, Smiles Started
The rain came … and went, but it wasn’t enough to wash away the smiles at the recent Kingaroy State High School Formal.
Jewellery, Coins Stolen
Kingaroy police are investigating a break-and-enter which occurred on Friday night at a residence in Julie Street.
Plaques To Record Peanut Pals
Kingaroy’s new Big Peanut sculpture will soon acknowledge all the people who helped create it.
Exciting Things Happening In Netball
There’s some exciting things happening currently at the Kingaroy Netball Association.
Tarong Fund Steps In To Help
The latest round of Tarong Community Partnership Fund grants will help four local not-for-profit associations, including a Blackbutt group which had its clubhouse trashed by vandals in March.
Kingaroy Hoon Fined $716
A hoon whose driving interrupted Kingaroy’s Remembrance Day commemoration service on Thursday has lost his car for 90 days.
Warning … Wanita’s On Her Way!
The star of an awarded documentary will be coming to Kingaroy next week for a special screening and a no-holds-barred Q&A with the audience.
$22m Expansion Unveiled In Kingaroy
Australia’s first de-fatted nut flour production facility is set to be built in Kingaroy, creating almost a hundred ongoing permanent jobs in the region.
Kingaroy Remembers, Lest We Forget
The rain held off for Kingaroy’s annual commemoration of Remembrance Day at the Rotunda in Memorial Park on Thursday.
‘Thank You For Keeping Us Safe’
Police can cop a lot of abuse when they’re out doing their jobs, so it’s a very pleasant surprise to get a big “thank you” from a young supporter.
Pop-Up Vax At Showground
Another pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be held at the Kingaroy Showgrounds this week.
Dig A Bit Deeper Into World War I
How much do you know about World War I, the so-called “war to end all wars” that we will be commemorating on Thursday, Remembrance Day?
Man Charged With Assaulting Nurse
A man has been charged with serious assault after an alleged incident at Kingaroy Hospital on Saturday night.
JPs Shift Desk To Library
If you’re looking for a Justice of the Peace, the Kingaroy Library is now the place to go.
Big Day For Peanut Lovers
Yes, it’s finally arrived! At 5:30am on Thursday, a crane lowered Kingaroy’s long-awaited Big Peanut into place on a pedestal in Lions Park.
New Roof Planned For Reservoir
South Burnett Regional Council will drain the Mount Wooroolin Reservoir so local tradespeople can put a new roof on it.
Council Explains Airport Project
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding an information session on Thursday (November 4) to discuss the animal-proof fencing project at Kingaroy Airport.
Three More To Face Court
Illegal drugs have been a continuing focus for Kingaroy Police during the past week.
Man Faces Child Sex Charges
Detectives have charged a 26-year-old man with child sex offences following an investigation into the possession and distribution of child exploitation material.
