Party Farewells ‘A Remarkable Woman’
The Endeavour Foundation – and the South Burnett – will lose a remarkable woman at the end of August when Hazel Patterson retires from her role as head of Kingaroy Kitchen and the Endeavour Biscuit Factory.
A Happy Place For Crafty Ladies
Every Monday a group of keen craftspeople gather at the Town Common Hall in Kingaroy to stitch and knit.
Red Booters Kick in $2500
Today’s Red Boot Ride around the South Burnett has raised at least another $2500 to help Ronald McDonald Houses in south-east Queensland.
Pacey Feted For Futsal
St Mary’s Catholic College threw an old-fashioned fete on Sunday to help 14-year-old Pacey Clegg get to England.
Art Night For Angels
The Quota Club of Kingaroy will be hosting a wine and cheese night at the Wondai Art Gallery from 6:00pm on Friday (July 25) to help raise funds for Angel Flight.
A Gift That Keeps On Giving
Kingaroy Lions Club member Marj Argue is making a “spectacular” effort to help people all over the world improve their vision.
$2.5m Upgrade Targets Export Sales
Work began yesterday on a $2.5 million upgrade at Proteco in Kingaroy which will see the creation of a specialist edible oil refinery, the only one of its kind in Australia.
Diabetes Advice At Mall
Kingaroy Hospital will have a special stall at Kingaroy Shoppingworld tomorrow (Thursday) to offer information and advice about diabetes.
Poppy Night To Recall World War I Sacrifices
A special “Place a Poppy” evening will be held in the Kingaroy Town Hall next week
Big Gifts To Help Tiny Patients
They may only be small, but Kingaroy Hospital’s latest gifts are not only worth big dollars, their value is going to priceless to local mums and their bubs.
‘Perverse’ View Of Law
Lands Man In Trouble
A 30-year-old Kingaroy man who told police Queensland law didn’t apply to him has been sentenced to six months probation after pleading guilty to a number of charges in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today.
Men’s Health Roadshow Returns
Men don’t usually talk about their health … it’s a bloke thing.
Big Rap For Local Talent
Some of the South Burnett’s most promising up-and-coming musos took to the stage last Saturday in Kingaroy to put their talents on show.
Helping Hand For Girl Guides
Kingaroy’s Girl Guides have had their faith in humanity restored with offers to help pouring in to fix their vandalised meeting hut.
Angels Love Helping (and Knitting)
Once a month a group of “angels” gathers at the Kingaroy RSL Club, needles in hand, to knit, and knit, and knit (and crochet).
Accounting Firm
Spreads Its Wings
The South Burnett’s largest accounting firm announced today it is opening a branch office in Kingaroy
Regional Views Sought On ‘Civil Society’
A hand-picked group of South Burnett movers and shakers (ie. people with “relevant views and experience in advancing civil society”) met in Kingaroy this afternoon to discuss a proposed National Centre For Excellence For Civil Society.
Red Boot Riders Get Ready To Roll
Don’t worry if you see a pack of motorbikes heading down the highway at the end of next month, they’re just “Red Boot Riders” doing their bit for charity
Huge Weekend For RSPCA
Staff at the Kingaroy RSPCA are over the moon about their weekend “Get a Pet” promotion.
Drop-In Centre Seeks Volunteers
A small group of people gathered at the Kingaroy Library on Friday morning to hear a heartfelt plea for help from the founder of a Kingaroy drop-in centre.
