Centenary Anzac Figure Takes Shape
Plans to erect a six foot tall white granite statue of a World War I veteran in Kingaroy for next year’s Gallipoli centenary have moved forward with the unveiling of a model of the statue.
CCTVs To Stop Vandalism
The South Burnett Regional Council will soon install closed circuit video cameras in 10 of the region’s public parks in a bid to combat vandalism.
Cattle Killed In Crash
The D’Aguilar Highway was blocked for five hours last night after a semi-trailer carrying cattle overturned between Elouera Drive and Berlin Road about 8:30pm.
Make A Date For Calendar Girls
The South Burnett Regional Council will be mounting a stall in Kingaroy Shoppingworld soon to publicise the upcoming performance of the smash British comedy “Calendar Girls” in Kingaroy on Monday, March 10.
Photo Club Snaps Back Into Action
The Kingaroy Photographic Club held its first meeting for 2014 last week at the Kingaroy State High School Community Room
Local Singles Mingle On Facebook
Kingaroy is facing a singles drought but social media may help lonely hearts unite
Quinn Wins Swimming Carnival
St Mary’s Catholic College held its annual Swimming Carnival at the Kingaroy Swimming Pool last Thursday.
Inspectors Will Check Flood Repairs
Members of the Australian Government Reconstruction Inspectorate will visit the South Burnett on Thursday to meet members of the South Burnett Regional Council and look at reconstruction efforts from the 2011 and 2013 floods.
Councillor Floats Dam Drainage Idea
South Burnett councillor Barry Green floated the idea of draining Gordonbrook Dam to clean up Kingaroy’s water supply at today’s monthly Council meeting.
Kaye Carves Out A Pathway To Hope
Kaye’s eyes mist over as she recalls the years where she was tortured by undiagnosed mental illness
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
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.
Work Starts On $5.3m Motel Project
A $5.3 million motel development on the D’Aguilar Highway is “one of the most exciting projects we have had in Kingaroy in recent years”.
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
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
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
The Highway Christian Church is now offering a Certificate IV in Ministry (Leadership) in Kingaroy.
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
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
The Kingaroy Rotary Club has announced that the theme for the club’s 2015 calendar will be “South Burnett Landscapes”.
