Carnival Draws Big Roll-Up
More than 500 junior rugby league players, officials and volunteers from throughout the Central Division converged on Kingaroy over the weekend to take part in the inaugural Central Division Junior Carnival
Gallery Hosts A Crafty Exhibition
Kingaroy Art Gallery was riot of colour last Tuesday night when the Kingaroy Winter Craft Festival opened
Police Locate Missing Boy
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 14-year-old boy missing from Kingaroy.
Donation Boosts Hospital Unit
Staff at the Kingaroy Hospital have thanked the Lions Club of Nanango for a generous donation to the Women’s and Children’s Unit.
Winners Are Grinners
Last Monday was Ladies One Day Fours at the Kilcoy Bowls Club, and it drew a very big roll-up.
$3.2m Expansion Hits New Heights
The commissioning of Proteco’s new $3.2 million specialist edible oil refinery in Kingaroy began this week after two years of construction and three years of planning.
Students Get A Taste Of Uni Life
About 40 Year 11 and 12 students from Saint Mary’s Catholic College travelled to the University of the Sunshine Coast last week to experience the different pathways available to them if they choose to pursue tertiary studies.
‘Brick With Eyes’ A Big Surprise
Rural and regional Queenslanders are fed up with the major political parties and want diversity in the Senate to ensure that Medicare, health and education are protected from cuts.
Country Kitchen To Offer Night Classes
The QCWA’s “Country Kitchens” program has been so successful it will soon offer extra courses
Water Changeover Goes Smoothly
The commissioning of the new $7.5 million Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant has gone smoothly and produced a couple of unexpected extra benefits.
Shannus Shines At 40th Exhibition
“A fabulous exhibition” is how Cr Kathy Duff described the latest works by Hivesville artist Shannus O’Sullivan
Water Restrictions
In Kingaroy Next Week
Kingaroy residents will face 48 hours of water restrictions from Monday to Wednesday next week
Hospital To Reopen May 26
The first procedures will be carried out at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy in two weeks.
Business Breakfasts Aim To Boost Sales
South Burnett businesses will be able to get a sneak preview of an exciting new “Shop Local” campaign soon … providing they’re willing to get up early.
Two Events Celebrate
Australian Wine Month
May is Australian Wine Month, and two South Burnett wineries will be celebrating it with different events.
$4.4m Health Project Gets Go-Ahead
A $4.4 million project will create a dental and community health building on Kingaroy Hospital’s grounds
First Anzacs Set The Standard
That first Anzac Day on April 25, 2015 established the Australian character and set the standard for all the soldiers, sailors and airmen who followed.
Dance Kicks Off Eisteddfod
The annual Kingaroy Eisteddfod sprung into action on Tuesday at the Kingaroy Town Hall
KCCG Rejects Moreton Poll
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group (KCCG) believe a phone poll released by Moreton Resources last week does not accurately reflect the views of Kingaroy residents.
Easter Concert Assists Local Charity
Members of the South Burnett Chorale presented the South Burnett Pantry with a cheque on Friday morning to help the charity purchase two new refrigerators.
