From Kingaroy To The World
Meet Global Engineering … a small business success story which started in Kingaroy and is now part of Australia’s booming resources sector.
Micra Makes A Big Impact
One lucky person will be driving away in a new car … while flood-affected South Burnett residents will be getting some much-needed assistance, all thanks to Huston Motors and the Mayor’s Red Earth Flood Appeal.
Banker Warns: Use It Or Lose It
Heritage Bank CEO John Minz today issued a warning to bank account holders about a change to the law that could see the Federal Government seize control of their funds if their account has been inactive for just three years.
Daniel Flies The Flag
One of Australia’s newest – and possibly smallest – political parties held an information and fund-raising rally in Kingaroy on Sunday evening.
Bowls Afternoon Raises $2000
Making $2000 for just a few hours work (and having a lot of fun) on a Saturday afternoon isn’t a bad effort.
All Ready For Kick Off!
The weather gods smiled on Kingaroy on Friday … the rain held off and the sun shone brightly, meaning the huge Evolution Solar South Burnett Football Sevens Carnival is all set to kick off this weekend.
Shannon Earns $6000 Scholarship
Former Kingaroy student Shannon Nitschke has been awarded a $6000 scholarship.
Iona Coming To Kingaroy
The famous Iona Passion Play will be coming to Kingaroy this month
Council Newsbriefs
Fitzroy Street in Nanango will soon have two ATM machines after the South Burnett Regional Council refused Bendigo Bank permission to locate an ATM in Drayton Street.
Hayden Released On Bail
A Booie man who was the subject of a large police search near Kingaroy in January has been granted bail with strict conditions, including that he not return to the South Burnett Regional Council area.
Child Care Centre, Shops Approved
Kingaroy will get another child care centre and some more shops after the South Burnett Regional Council gave the go-head this week for the construction of a new complex on three lots on the corner of Kingaroy Street and Mirage Avenue, opposite Taabinga State School.
Murgon’s War Hero To Be Honoured
Murgon war hero Patrick Tiernan will be remembered in 2014 at a 70th anniverary ceremony in the Netherlands, and the South Burnett will be represented at the event.
Digger Statue Planned To
Mark Gallipoli Anniversary
Memorial Park in Kingaroy could boast a new statue in 2015 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing.
Polding Takes Out Carnival
St Mary’s Catholic College held its annual Swimming Carnival at the Kingaroy Aquatic Centre last Thursday
Last Day To Book For Networking Night
Tomorrow is the last day women can book tickets to attend the first Savvy & Social women’s networking night, which will be held in Kingaroy on Monday, February 25.
Mayor Praises Holly Ferling
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann paused today’s monthly South Burnett Regional Council meeting to pay special tribute to local cricketer Holly Ferling.
Showjumpers Get In The Zone
Riders from Bundaberg to Blackbutt converged on Kingaroy Showgrounds at the weekend for the annual Zone 8 Jumping Equitation Championships.
Kingaroy Writers Association News
The Kingaroy Writers Association held a workshop today with 10 members and two visitors present.
Young Leaders Congratulated
Parents, friends and students packed the KSHS Sports Building for the investiture of student office bearers
Student Artworks On Show
Artworks created by a 12-year-old girl and a 70-year-old woman are part of an unusual student exhibition
