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.
KSHS Student Shines In Buy Smart Awards
Kingaroy State High School student Leilani Doge has received a Commendation for her entry in the State Government’s 2013 Buy Smart Competition.
Horan ‘Hopeful’ About New Hospital
A new Kingaroy Hospital could be built on land beside the current building within just a few years.
Driver Issued With Ticket
A 14-year-old girl suffered bruised ribs in a two-vehicle traffic accident on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy streets about 1:30pm on Sunday.
Open Orchestra Night
The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be holding an Open Orchestra Evening at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 8:30pm on Wednesday, October 30.
Last Chance To Catch Artworks
This weekend will be one of the the last opportunities to catch the artworks by Kingaroy State High School students on display at the Kingaroy Art Gallery.
Perfect Weather For Champions
Kingaroy’s weather may not have been much good for farmers lately, but it’s been almost perfect for gliders and the top-class field of competitors that the 52nd Australian Multiclass Nationals gliding championships brought to town.
Goanna Watches Over Children
Art comes in many shapes and sizes … and children at Kingaroy’s South Burnett Child Care Centre recently got to see one of the South Burnett’s own special art forms come to life right in the Centre’s grounds.
Art Gallery Pops Up In Shoppingworld
Visitors to Kingaroy Shoppingworld are in for a bit of a surprise this week.
Take A Test Drive For Charity
Can you guess what the world’s best-selling car is? Would you like to test drive one
Focus On Building Resilience
Summer is just around the corner which means the threat of bushfires, storms, blackouts and floods
Council Newsbriefs
Newly elected Division 6 Cr Ros Heit was ceremonially sworn in at yesterday’s monthly South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Kingaroy Writers Association News
The Kingaroy Writers Association held a workshop on Tuesday, October 15.
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
The 52nd Multi Class National gliding championships will take off at Kingaroy Airport on Tuesday (October 15).
