Rally Heroes Take A Break
If you were out and about on Sunday morning in Kingaroy and thought you heard cars moo-ing and saw people dressed in kilts wandering about, you weren’t dreaming.
South Burnett Musicians
Help Break World Record
A busload of South Burnett musicians helped to make music history at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday, taking part in a successful bid to set a new record for the World’s Biggest Orchestra.
Grant Builds Shade Houses
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated local group South Burnett Jobmatch on successfully securing funding to improve the operations at their social enterprise, “Garden AdVentures”, in Kingaroy.
Kingaroy Has Cheapest Rents
Kingaroy has some of the lowest weekly rental costs for units and houses in Queensland.
Man Jailed For Unlicensed Driving
A Kingaroy man described as “the worst of the worst” traffic offenders was sentenced to jail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today charged with a string of traffic offences.
A Night For Champions
It was a big night for the South Burnett Speedway Club … but especially so for club members Josh Arthur and Gavin Fletcher.
Dazzling Display At Kingaroy Gallery
An excited crowd packed the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Saturday morning for the opening of its July exhibition.
Two Artists Open At Nimue
A crowd of about 30 people packed into Kingaroy’s Nimue Art Gallery on Saturday afternoon to witness the opening of “For The Joy Of It All”, a new joint exhibition by Nanango artist Trish Erkens and Kingaroy watercolourist Joy Carter.
$3m Upgrade Adds A Little Polish
Bean Growers Australia is just weeks away from completing a $3 million upgrade of their Kingaroy plant, which has seen the installation of 20 new silos, new grading and sorting equipment, and as a finishing touch … six polishers.
Next Stop Port Douglas!
He’s had to borrow his wife’s Fairlane, but nothing’s going to keep Les from the Endeavour Rally
A-League Experience Comes To Kingaroy
Kingaroy’s soccer referees enjoyed an “A-League” experience when one of Australia’s top level referees took control of the Gunners versus Nanango 1st Division match on Saturday.
Poem Penned For Commemoration
Poet and Vietnam veteran Bill Charlton, from Sydney, has penned a special poem which will be premiered at next month’s Vietnam Veterans’ Day service in Kingaroy.
Circus Coming To Town
Ashton Entertainment is bringing their branch of the world-famous Ashton circus family to Kingaroy from July 12-14 for four shows.
Vandals Light Fire
Vandals have struck again in Kingaroy, causing damage to the toilet block in the River Road park.
On Your Bikes!
South Burnett residents are being urged to get on their bikes for the inaugural South Burnett Region Community Ride which will be held in Kingaroy on Sunday, July 28.
Airport Weather Service Saved
The South Burnett Regional Council will pay $70,000 to maintain a weather information service at Kingaroy Airport.
Health Workers Brush Up On Drugs
Do you take five or more medicines a day? Do you know how these medicines interact with each? Does your doctor know? This was the wake-up call that came from a meeting of mental health professionals in Kingaroy last week.
LNP Senate Team To Visit
LNP Senator Ian MacDonald and the LNP’s Senate team for the upcoming Federal election will be visiting Kingaroy later this month.
Fans In Horsepower Heaven
The inaugural V8 Tractor Pull attracted an estimated 3000 visitors at the weekend, well and truly justifying the Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club’s confidence in their new facility at Kingaroy Airport.
Model Preserves Wartime Memories
Kingaroy Airport was a very different place in 1942; it was a vital cog in the war effort against Japan
