Jenny’s Career Spans Generations
An era will truly come to an end when Jenny Cross hangs up her hat next week after 47 years teaching in the South Burnett
Digital Workshops Begin In July
Three digital workshops which will teach South Burnett businesses how to use modern technologies to increase profits and lower costs will be held in Kingaroy and Nanango between July and September this year.
Alice Plans A Black Tie Winner
Just outside Kingaroy a boutique horse stud is breeding a very special type of quarter horse … so special that there’s no one else in Australia, or the southern hemisphere for that matter, doing anything similar.
‘Atrocious’ History Sends Man To Jail
A man with six previous breaches of domestic violence orders was sentenced to 12 months’ jail when he appeared by videolink in Kingaroy Magistrates Court yesterday.
Bus Service Back On Track
Brisbane Bus Lines buses will continue servicing the South Burnett past June 30 when subsidies currently being provided expire – but travellers will have to swap to a train at Caboolture
Water Supply Interruptions
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that Kingaroy, Blackbutt and Benarkin residents will have their water supply interrupted intermittently over the next few weeks due to water main and fire hydrant cleaning.
Job Applications Open For Motel
People interested in working at a new motel in Kingaroy should contact a local employment agency
Fun Run Raises $4000 For MS
The inaugural Inverlaw Walk For MS on Sunday attracted more than double the expected number of participants and raised more than $4000 for Multiple Sclerosis Queensland.
Free Webinar On
Women’s Heart Health
A free webinar on heart health for women will be held at Kingaroy Hospital on Wednesday, June 11 as part of the Heart Foundation’s Go Red For Women campaign.
Having A Ball To Help Charity
The second annual Mayoral Charity Gala Ball has raised more than $20,000 for local charities and not-for-profit groups.
Kindy Enjoys A Supa Boost
The Kingaroy Kindergarten is more than $1350 better off after taking part in SupaIGA Kingaroy’s monthly fundraising program.
Calling All Local Cyclists!
Some of Australia’s best cyclists will be coming to the South Burnett later this month … and local riders have been invited to join in the fun!
Cut Prices For The Kindest Cut
Kingaroy vet Stephen Upton hopes residents will take advantage of a new desexing campaign
Local Artist To Exhibit In Manila
South Burnett artist Cherry Carroll will soon be unveiling her first overseas art exhibition
New Name For Cadets
The St John Ambulance Cadets in Kingaroy have a new name.
Awesome Music With A Message
It’s not great having a mental illness, but it’s awesome to know there’s help available and that you can get better.
More Thefts From Cars
The recent spate of thefts from motor vehicles continued at the weekend with a number of vehicles being targeted in the Kingaroy Heights area.
Youth Jailed Again … This Time
For Spitting On A Police Officer
A 17-year-old youth who was sentenced to jail in Murgon Court on Wednesday, was back in Kingaroy Court today after he spat on a police officer on his way back to the cells.
Vandals Target Girl Guides Hut
Continuing attacks by vandals at the Kingaroy Girl Guides Hut have left the troop looking to raise $4000 to complete repairs – or get help from local businesses and tradespeople.
South Burnett ‘Cheaper Than Brisbane’
It’s 10 per cent cheaper to live in the South Burnett than it is in Brisbane, according to a new report by the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office.
