Is That The Melbourne Cup?
The race that stops a nation also stopped a couple of well-known South Burnett citizens in their tracks last Tuesday
We Still Remember Them
Residents across the South Burnett paused at 11:00am on Monday to mark the 95th anniversary of the moment the guns fell silent in World War I
Can You Help? (No Pressure)
This year’s organising committee of the Kingaroy Christmas Carols will break tradition and NOT be asking businesses for sponsorship and donations.
Santa’s Elf Helping Salvos
A Kingaroy business will raise money for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal by helping Santa send letters to well-behaved children.
Thumbs Up To A Great Day!
Morning shoppers in Kingaroy could have been forgiven for thinking they had stumbled into a motor show in Haly and Youngman streets on Saturday.
Breakfast To Launch New Program
The CEO of the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) will visit Kingaroy this week to speak at a breakfast hosted by the Red Earth Community Foundation.
Spotlight On Local Talent
The spotlight has been turned on the South Burnett’s artistic talent, with two Kingaroy art galleries deciding to feature only local artists during November.
Locals Star At Mid-Week Markets
Kingaroy’s first mid-week markets – held in O’Neill Square on Thursday morning – have been hailed a success.
Arthritis Champions Honoured
Three South Burnett residents have been honoured by the Arthritis Foundation for their dedication to helping local arthritis and osteoporosis sufferers.
Clay Target Club Results
On Sunday the Kingaroy Clay Target Club held a 100 Target Double Barrel Day, sponsored by Kingaroy Mower Centre.
Axe Falls On Brisbane Bus Service
In a move sure to stun many local residents, Brisbane Bus Lines confirmed today it plans to axe its Brisbane-Murgon-Brisbane bus service in the New Year.
Kingaroy Writers Association News
The Kingaroy Writers Association held a workshop on Tuesday, November 5. We had 13 members present.
New Exhibition At Nimue
The Nimue Art Gallery in King Street, Kingaroy will be opening their latest monthly exhibition for 2013 with a wine and cheese tasting at 6:30pm on Friday, November 8.
Excitement Revs Up At Airport
The 3rd annual Motors in Motion festival at Kingaroy Airport on Saturday had motors revving on the ground and in the air. There were cars from every era, from vintage automobiles to the latest “drift” cars ready to strut their stuff on the motorkhana track.
Charity Golf Day Raises $2500
A bumper field of 97 contestants turned out at the Kingaroy Golf Course recently to take part in the Tarong Power Stations Annual Charity Open Golf Day.
Kindy Celebrates With A Fete
Ten years of fundraising have culminated with the opening of the new Kingaroy Kindergarten building
Pottering About In Kingaroy
Five tutors allowed South Burnett potters and would-be potters to explore sculpting, wheel-throwing and jewellery-making in Kingaroy Town Hall at the weekend.
Black & White Gets It Right
St John’s Lutheran School’s trivia night fundraiser on Saturday night has ended up in the black
Man Jailed For Spitting On Housemate
A 43-year-old Murgon man struck his 62-year-old housemate with a pedestal fan and repeatedly spat on her after a dispute over the collection of the narcotic oxycontin from a pharmacy, Kingaroy Magistrates Court was told on Monday afternoon.
Forum Proposed For CBD Redesign
The South Burnett Regional Council is considering holding a public forum to gather ideas for upgrading Kingaroy’s CBD prior to next year’s Budget.
