New Hospital Bus Is Welcome
I have been lobbying for better access to health services for our community for many years.
Perfect Start To Wine & Food
The music echoing from Kingaroy’s Memorial Park on Friday night is a signal that the annual South Burnett Wine and Food in the Park Festival is on this weekend!
Women’s Group Offers $5000 Scholarship
International Women’s Day was marked on Tuesday with the official launch of a new women’s group and a $5000 scholarship at a breakfast for 150 people.
Yarraman v Nanango … But Ipswich Won
Yarraman bowlers descended on Nanango Bowls Club on Saturday to play Rotational Triples, but neither local side won after a team of visiting Ipswich bowlers secured the top score of the day.
Bikes, Cars Back At Speedway
Speedway racing returns to Kingaroy on Saturday night with junior motorbikes in the afternoon followed by cars at night.
Average Land Values Dip 4.2pc
Average land values have dipped by 4.2 per cent in the latest figures released by the Valuer General
Wanted: Ukulele Players
Former Member for Nanango Dorothy Pratt has a new love in her life. So does her husband Tony.
Exhibition Honours International Artist
An internationally famous Hungarian artist whose works hang in 30 major collections across four continents – but who called the South Burnett home – is the subject of the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery’s latest exhibition.
Endeavour Pulls Out Of Bingo
The Endeavour Foundation will close down its Kingary bingo operation by the end of March
Photo Club Awards Life Memberships
The Kingaroy Photographic Club held its Annual General Meeting recently, and a highlight of the meeting was a motion to award three Lifetime Memberships to three long-standing members: Cliff Schwenke, Geoffrey Armstrong and Mervin (Mick) Cook.
Bargains Snapped Up At Art Auction
Only six of the 86 artworks on sale found new owners and they went for bargain prices
Last Day To Book For Charity Dinner
People who’d like to attend the Quota Club of Kingaroy’s International Women’s Day Charity Dinner on Saturday, March 5 need to book their tickets by Friday, February 26.
Donut King Wins Coffee Shop Award
You may have always thought your local coffee shop was the best, but there’s a new barista king in town
Burst Water Main
Leaves A Big Repair Bill
A large water main break in Kingaroy last Wednesday has left a big repair bill in its wake
School Outcomes Show Positive Trends
Year 12 results from the graduating class of 2015 were released this week and the report card reveals some interesting trends, according to Independent Schools Queensland.
Quad Bike Donated To Shows
South Burnett Show Societies have a valuable new tool to help them through this year’s Show season, thanks to a generous donation from Boehringer Ingelheim.
New Patient Bus Service Starts
A new patient transfer bus service between South Burnett hospitals and Toowoomba Hospital was introduced this week.
Great Art At Summer Sale
Art lovers only have 10 days left to snap up a bargain at the Kingaroy Art Gallery’s Great Summer Art Sale.
Russell Downs Tools After 47 Years
A special get-together was held on Saturday afternoon to mark the end of a 47-year career.
Kilcoy Wins First Round Of Webster Shield
On Sunday, February 7 Kilcoy members took part in the first round of the annual Webster Shield competition at Toogoolawah.
