Students Riding High At Challenge
The second annual South Burnett Equestrian Challenge attracted 85 children – and some of the region’s best horses – to the Kingaroy Showgrounds on Tuesday.
Local Ride To Circle South Burnett
An idea by South Burnett businessmen – and motorcycle enthusiasts – Mark Smith and Rod Steele means the South Burnett is going to have its own version of the “Red Boot Ride” this weekend.
St Mary’s Rocks (And Rolls) On Stage
A crowd of almost 1000 packed the Maryknoll Centre at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy on Friday night for the school’s annual Rock On Stage concert.
False Alarm At Airport
Fire and ambulance crews rushed to Kingaroy Airport about lunchtime on Sunday (July 21) after reports that a “burning” aircraft was attempting to land.
Visit Sparks Many Memories
When Victoria Cross winner Keith Payne visits Kingaroy next month there’s going to be a special guest eager to meet him.
Jobmatch Gets Recycled
South Burnett Jobmatch, the specialist organisation which provided job opportunities for disabled people, is no more.
4G Coming To Kingaroy
Telstra mobile customers in Kingaroy will get access to the 4G network within the next six months.
Four Charged Over Vandalism
Four men have been charged after street signs were allegedly damaged early today near Fisher and Ivy streets, and Haly and Moonya streets, Kingaroy.
Students Shine In Brisbane
A group of St Mary’s students have proved they can mix it with the best in Brisbane
Rally Heroes Take A Break
If you were out and about on Sunday morning in Kingaroy and thought you heard cars moo-ing and saw people dressed in kilts wandering about, you weren’t dreaming.
South Burnett Musicians
Help Break World Record
A busload of South Burnett musicians helped to make music history at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday, taking part in a successful bid to set a new record for the World’s Biggest Orchestra.
Grant Builds Shade Houses
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated local group South Burnett Jobmatch on successfully securing funding to improve the operations at their social enterprise, “Garden AdVentures”, in Kingaroy.
Kingaroy Has Cheapest Rents
Kingaroy has some of the lowest weekly rental costs for units and houses in Queensland.
Man Jailed For Unlicensed Driving
A Kingaroy man described as “the worst of the worst” traffic offenders was sentenced to jail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today charged with a string of traffic offences.
A Night For Champions
It was a big night for the South Burnett Speedway Club … but especially so for club members Josh Arthur and Gavin Fletcher.
Dazzling Display At Kingaroy Gallery
An excited crowd packed the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Saturday morning for the opening of its July exhibition.
Two Artists Open At Nimue
A crowd of about 30 people packed into Kingaroy’s Nimue Art Gallery on Saturday afternoon to witness the opening of “For The Joy Of It All”, a new joint exhibition by Nanango artist Trish Erkens and Kingaroy watercolourist Joy Carter.
$3m Upgrade Adds A Little Polish
Bean Growers Australia is just weeks away from completing a $3 million upgrade of their Kingaroy plant, which has seen the installation of 20 new silos, new grading and sorting equipment, and as a finishing touch … six polishers.
Next Stop Port Douglas!
He’s had to borrow his wife’s Fairlane, but nothing’s going to keep Les from the Endeavour Rally
A-League Experience Comes To Kingaroy
Kingaroy’s soccer referees enjoyed an “A-League” experience when one of Australia’s top level referees took control of the Gunners versus Nanango 1st Division match on Saturday.
