Local Singles Mingle On Facebook
Kingaroy is facing a singles drought but social media may help lonely hearts unite
Quinn Wins Swimming Carnival
St Mary’s Catholic College held its annual Swimming Carnival at the Kingaroy Swimming Pool last Thursday.
Inspectors Will Check Flood Repairs
Members of the Australian Government Reconstruction Inspectorate will visit the South Burnett on Thursday to meet members of the South Burnett Regional Council and look at reconstruction efforts from the 2011 and 2013 floods.
Councillor Floats Dam Drainage Idea
South Burnett councillor Barry Green floated the idea of draining Gordonbrook Dam to clean up Kingaroy’s water supply at today’s monthly Council meeting.
Kaye Carves Out A Pathway To Hope
Kaye’s eyes mist over as she recalls the years where she was tortured by undiagnosed mental illness
Thieves Target The Peanut Van
Nothing was stolen but a few hundred dollars worth of stock had to be dumped after a break-in at The Peanut Van in Kingaroy in the early hours of this morning.
Welfare Workers Meet Minister
Community and welfare workers from all over the South Burnett converged at the Kingaroy Hotel-Motel on Monday night for an opportunity to talk with Queensland’s Minister for Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services Tracy Davis.
Work Starts On $5.3m Motel Project
A $5.3 million motel development on the D’Aguilar Highway is “one of the most exciting projects we have had in Kingaroy in recent years”.
Photo Exhibition Delights Visitors
The key difference between a boring photograph and a brilliant one is usually patience. But sometimes it also comes down to pure luck.
Fine Dining Under The Stars
Award-winning chef Jimmy Stephen is bringing something different to this year’s Wine and Food in the Park Festival in Kingaroy … a Dinner Under The Stars.
Photographers Take Over Gallery
The Kingaroy Art Gallery has been invaded by photographers. And the public can see the result this Friday night, February 14.
Church Offers Leadership Training
The Highway Christian Church is now offering a Certificate IV in Ministry (Leadership) in Kingaroy.
Smoke Sparks Mall Evacuation
Kingaroy Shoppingworld was evacuated for about 30 minutes this afternoon after a small amount of smoke was seen coming from an air conditioning vent.
‘Starving’ Local Artist Opens Cafe
The Artist’s Cottage opposite Kingaroy Airport will get a new lease of life this weekend when The Starving Artist Cafe opens its doors to the public.
‘Landscapes’ Theme For Calendar
The Kingaroy Rotary Club has announced that the theme for the club’s 2015 calendar will be “South Burnett Landscapes”.
Telstra ‘Issues’ With Service
Telstra has admitted that it has been having “issues” with one of its base stations in the Kingaroy area which have been affecting local mobile phone services.
Problem At Water Plant
Gordonbrook Treatment Plant is currently experiencing mechanical issues.
Knockback Could End An Industry
The Federal Government’s decision last week to knock back a request for $25 million assistance for SPC Ardmona in Shepparton could spell the end of the Australian navy bean industry – and cost Kingaroy-based Bean Growers Australia its single largest customer.
Council Seeks Input On CBD Plans
The Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry has been invited to have a say on the future redevelopment of Kingaroy’s CBD.
Bird Club Gets Off To A Flying Start
South Burnett bird lovers now have a new club – and clubhouse – to gather together, swap tips and share their love of all things avian.
