Large Crowds Turn Out To Remember
Kingaroy residents set new records for attendance at this year’s Anzac Day commemorations, with a large crowd at the Dawn Service, and an even greater assembly for the procession and morning observance
Qld’s Best Pork Goes On Show
There’s going to be a special emphasis on one of the South Burnett’s leading primary industries at this year’s Kingaroy Show … pork.
Pantry Founder Dies
A funeral service will be held in Kingaroy next Monday (April 28) for well-known former Kingaroy pastor Danny Russell who died on Saturday after a long illness.
Chorale Boosts Charity Coffers
South Burnett Chorale members certainly sang for their supper, raising more than $500 for the South Burnett Food Pantry and Murgon’s drought relief last Sunday (April 13).
Rare Art Draws A Crowd
A sale of rare artworks drew a crowd of about 30 art lovers to Nimue Gallery on Friday
Anzac Tribute Wins $1000 Prize
Murgon artist Lee Porter’s moving tribute to Anzac Day, ‘What’s Left Behind’, is the winner of the 2014 South Burnett Regional Council’s Acquisitive Art competition.
Taabinga Development Gets Go-Ahead
A controversial 116-lot relocatable home park at Taabinga Downs Estate in Kingaroy was given to go-ahead this afternoon by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Taabinga Estate: The Arguments
At the South Burnett Regional Council’s special meeting on Friday, April 11 there was heated debate about rescinding a motion made at Council’s March 19 meeting to reject a development application for the Taabinga Downs Estate.
Pollies Back Behind Bars
Apparently some of our local politicians haven’t learned a thing
Competition Commemorates WWI
Almost 30 works have been entered in this year’s South Burnett Regional Council Acquisitive Art Competition.
Rare Art Going On Sale
Kingaroy’s Nimue Art Gallery will be opening an unusual exhibition on Friday night (April 11).
Upgrade For Haly St Crossing
An intersection and pedestrian crossing which have been identified by local police as one of the most dangerous in Kingaroy looks set to have an upgrade to improve safety.
Show Society On An Upswing
The Kingaroy Show was on the brink of losing its Sideshow Alley in 2011 until things changed
Students Exercise Their Skills
Kingaroy State High School students – and teachers – have no excuse not to keep fit with the official opening of new fitness equipment in the school grounds on Thursday.
Million Paws Opens Doors
The Million Paws Walk – RSPCA Qld’s largest fundraising event – will be bigger than ever in 2014
Looking For Miss Showgirl 2014
Calling all would-be Miss Showgirls, Rural Ambassadors, Show Queens and Show Princesses … the organisers of the annual Kingaroy Show want to hear from you asap.
Happy Return To Wondai For Barambah
Senior football returned to Wondai for the first time in well over a decade on the weekend, and it marked a happy occasion for Barambah who pulled off the majority of wins.
Cycling Marathon Finishes On A High
A three-day cycling marathon to raise funds for epilepsy awareness has finished on a high note
Charity Auction
Stitches Up $7500
A charity auction held at the Quilter’s Rest near Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon has raised almost $7500
Focus On Fashion
Nine models have taken to the catwalk to show what Year 12s could be wearing to their formals
