Thieves Target The Peanut Van

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

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.

Photo Exhibition Delights Visitors

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

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

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

Church Offers Leadership Training

The Highway Christian Church is now offering a Certificate IV in Ministry (Leadership) in Kingaroy.

Smoke Sparks Mall Evacuation

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

‘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

‘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

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

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

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.

South Burnett Bowls News: 01-Feb-14

South Burnett Bowls News: 01-Feb-14

The Australia Day long weekend was a big weekend for bowlers, with many getting some early practice for the club championships due to start in a couple of weeks.

Calling All Cats

Calling All Cats

Are you a cat? Tabby cat, tom cat, fat cat … even a kitten? Then the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society wants you!

Eisteddfod Schedules Available

Schedules for the 2014 Kingaroy Eisteddfod are now available.

Speak Clearly Without Croaking

Speak Clearly Without Croaking

Do you sometimes get a frog in your throat when asked to speak? Toastmasters can show you how to speak confidently without croaking …