Reflecting, Respecting & Relaxing
The Australia Day long weekend was marked around the region with a swathe of events … from cane toad and yabby racing to dog jumping and boat races on dry land.
Biker Injured In Crash
A motorcycle rider was injured in a crash at Ellesmere on Sunday morning.
Fans Flock To Kings Royal XIV
Speedway fans and competitors from across Australia are camped out in Kingaroy ahead of three huge nights of racing at the Kingaroy Speedway.
Resident Hurt Fighting Car Fire
A resident was injured while attempting to put out a vehicle fire in Kingaroy on Thursday afternoon.
Fire Damages Kingaroy House
A fire in a house in Tuite Street, Kingaroy, was quickly extinguished by firefighters on Sunday afternoon.
Goodger Crash: 26 Charges
Three people were injured – one seriously – when an allegedly stolen Toyota Hilux crashed into their vehicle near Goodger on Thursday afternoon (January 8).
$650,000 Boost For Groups
Community groups across the South Burnett will share in more than $650,000 from the latest Gambling Community Benefit Fund round.
Woman Hurt In Crash
A woman aged in her 70s suffered minor injuries in a crash in the Kingaroy CBD on Wednesday morning (December 24).
South Burnett Celebrates!
There’s been festive activities popping up all over the region during the past couple of weeks … it must be Christmas!
Rockin’ Kingaroy’s Town Hall
The amazing journey that Rockin Our Abilities has been on since 2021 culminated in a massive concert at Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday morning.
‘Police Should Pay For CCTV’
Some South Burnett councillors believe police should be paying for the upkeep of street CCTV systems.
Can Man Does It Again For Christmas!
Paddy “The Can Man” Weber has done it again! His hard work over the past 12 months collecting cans will mean a whole lot of South Burnett families will have a better Christmas.
Santa Enjoys Making History
Santa Claus dropped in last week at the Christmas break-up of the South Burnett Genealogical and Family History Society at Kingaroy RSL Club.
Darryl Looks Back With Pride
Year 12 student Darryl Gyemore says he felt honoured to represent his community while studying at Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy.
Olivia To Study At Japanese Uni
A Year 12 Kingaroy State High School graduate has been offered a place at Doshisha University in Kyoto, one of the Japan’s most respected private universities, to study a Bachelor of Liberal Arts.
Orana Hosts Annual Markets
Heavy morning rain wasn’t enough to stop visitors enjoying Christmas shopping at Orana’s annual Hilltop Markets in Kingaroy.
Annual Lunch Shares Christmas Joy
The Mayor’s Community Christmas Lunch has become an important annual tradition in the South Burnett … and a very important fundraiser to support vulnerable local families.
New Canteen Honours A Quiet Hero
A very generous bequest by former Kingaroy resident Des Rowe has allowed the Kingaroy State High School to create a bright, modern canteen for students.
Endeavour Celebrates 75th Birthday
Disability Services Minister Amanda Camm was the special guest at an “All AbiliTea” morning tea held at the Endeavour Foundation’s Kingaroy Kitchen on Wednesday morning.
It’s Time To Start Singing …
The Kingaroy District Ministry Association’s traditional Christmas Carols will be held on Sunday, December 7, at Kingaroy Town Hall with a great line-up of musical talent already booked in.
