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.
Students Pause In Reconciliation
Students at two local Catholic schools paused this week to mark three significant Reconciliation events: Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week and Mabo Day.
‘Doing’ Time At Kingaroy Court
Hopes that Kingaroy may get a new or renovated courthouse following the recent visit of Attorney-General Jarrod Blejie seem distant, but the good news is the courthouse clock is going to be repaired.
More Shops, Jobs … It’s Kingaroy North
A multi-million dollar commercial development which will reshape the northern outskirts of Kingaroy – and create hundreds of jobs – is one step closer to reality following the successful purchase of the land by local developers.
Panthers, Wests Win The Points
South Burnett soccer was a mixed bag this week but football fans got to see some good games nonetheless
$600,000 Win On Scratchie
A South Burnett resident is $600,000 richer following a $3 punt on an Instant Scratch-Its ticket sold at the Lucky Charm Newsagency in Haly Street, Kingaroy.
Have Saxophone … Will Travel
Kingaroy musician Rhonda Smith is heading to England next month for a 10-day musical tour
Markets Moving To Twilight Zone
Growing The Burnett’s popular weekly farmer’s markets will be moving to a new timeslot midway through next month.
Awesome Day Coming
With John Schumann
John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew are coming back to Kingaroy and are promising an “Awesome Day”.
Hundreds Celebrate Bethany Centenary
Hundreds of people descended on ‘Bethany’ near Kingaroy on Saturday afternoon to take part in its Centenary celebrations and help raise funds for the Queensland Cancer Council.
Brian’s Passing On Traditional Skills
Twice a week a group gathers at the back of the Visitor Information Centre complex in Kingaroy to work with wood.
Biggest Morning Tea Yet!
The South Burnett has seen a lot of Australia’s Biggest Morning Teas over the years, but today it probably saw its biggest yet.
Court Refuses Bail
A man charged with common assault and unlicensed driving was refused bail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Gala Night Crowns Eisteddfod
Kingaroy Town Hall was filled on Saturday night with proud parents and friends eager to enjoy the best entries from the 2014 Kingaroy Eisteddfod.
Exhibition Draws Vibrant Crowd
A small but vibrant crowd was at the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Friday night for the official opening of the annual RADF Showcase Exhibition.
