Kingaroy Writers Association News

The Kingaroy Writers Association held a workshop on Tuesday, October 15.

Thank You To JPs

Thank You To JPs

An afternoon tea was held at Kingaroy Courthouse on Friday afternoon to thank the team of volunteer Justices of the Peace who provide a free service in Kingaroy Shoppingworld.

Championships At Airport

Championships At Airport

The 52nd Multi Class National gliding championships will take off at Kingaroy Airport on Tuesday (October 15).

Woman Hurt In Smash

Woman Hurt In Smash

A 77-year-old woman had to be freed from her wrecked car after a crash on the D’Aguilar Highway

Hey! Jest Call Me Cowboy…

Hey! Jest Call Me Cowboy…

The Nanango Theatre Company is getting their cowboy and indian on for their next production.

Fast Food That’s Also Healthy!

Fast Food That’s Also Healthy!

South Burnett chef Jason Ford will be demonstrating “healthy fast food cooking” as part of the South Burnett Health and Lifestyle Expo.

Art Celebrates Hidden Skills

Art Celebrates Hidden Skills

The 2103 Mental Health Week Art Competition was officially opened at the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Friday night.

Youths Charged Over Crash

Youths Charged Over Crash

Police have charged two Kingaroy teenagers after a stolen car rammed into the wall of the Carrolls Buildings overnight, leaving a gaping hole.

Exhibition Opening At Nimue

Exhibition Opening At Nimue

Karol Oakley and Joanne Tollefson are opening a new exhibition at Nimue

‘Nursing Was The Only Life For Me’

‘Nursing Was The Only Life For Me’

Even when she was 10 years old, Lola Ashurst wanted to be a nurse: “I can remember it now. We would be out travelling about and I would get excited when I saw a hospital. I was just attracted to hospitals …”

Play Bocce And Enjoy Bubbles!

Play Bocce And Enjoy Bubbles!

The South Burnett is home to many unique things. Visitors can either travel all over the region to find them, or save time and find many of them at one place: Taste South Burnett in William Street, Kingaroy.

Keneally To Be Guest Speaker

Keneally To Be Guest Speaker

Award-winning Australian author and playwright Thomas Keneally, AO, will be the special guest speaker at Kingaroy State High School’s annual speech night at Kingaroy Town Hall on October 17.

Explore Six Taste Sensations

Explore Six Taste Sensations

Explorer’s Restaurant at Kingaroy’s Burke & Wills Motor Inn will be holding a special dinner on Friday, October 4 to help launch the South Burnett And Cherbourg On Show long weekend.

Rotary To Host Jewellery Auction

Rotary To Host Jewellery Auction

The Kingaroy Rotary Club will be holding a jewellery auction fundraiser

Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society News

Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society News

At the recent AGM of the Kingaroy Aero Modellers Society Inc, incoming President John Box thanked outgoing President Neil Hansen and Secretary/Treasurer Michael Hohnke for their extensive support and years of service to the club.

September Records Broken

The South Burnett sweltered through its hottest September day on record on Thursday.

Take A Tour Of Taabinga Homestead

Take A Tour Of Taabinga Homestead

Taabinga Homestead will be holding an Open Day during the October long weekend, providing a rare opportunity for visitors and locals alike to view this historically significant property.

Thief Jailed Over Break-In

Thief Jailed Over Break-In

A 24-year-old thief will spend two months in jail after pleading guilty today in Kingaroy Magistrates Court to a break-and-enter at Sengs Sales and Service in Kingaroy.