Talks On Hospital Future
Council is currently having discussions with Pulse Health, operators of the South Burnett Private Hospital
Stole One Car, Then Stole Another
An interstate visitor who stole a car in Brisbane, drove it to Kingaroy, had an accident and then stole another was placed on 12 months’ probation when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today.
Tailgater Jailed For Road Rage
A drunken tailgater who chased a car in a road rage incident from Wooroolin to near Murgon on Wednesday afternoon, causing the occupants to fear for their lives, was sentenced to nine months’ jail when he appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today.
Nurse Fined Over Taxi Voucher
In Kingaroy Magistrates Court today: A former Director of Nursing at Kingaroy Hospital pleaded guilty to one count of fraud over the use of taxi voucher.
St John’s Helps Salvos’ Winter Appeal
Students at St John’s Lutheran School have supported a call from the Salvation Army for donations to their local Winter Appeal.
Heather’s Ready To Have Some Fun
For the past 13 years or so Kingaroy’s Les Porter has been taking part in the Great Endeavour Rally with his famous “Flying Peanut” …. but this year, he’ll have a special guest on board, his sister Heather Anderson.
Rotary’s Club Of The Year
The Kingaroy Rotary Club is celebrating being named “Club of the Year” for District 9600
Young Chefs Learn About Local Produce
Some of Queensland’s best young chefs have been given the opportunity to experiment with some of the South Burnett’s best fresh produce as part of the build-up to an important Queensland-wide culinary competition.
Kingaroy Quota News
Quota International Kingaroy’s general meeting was held on June 10 and well-attended by our members.
Fire ‘Not Suspicious’
A fire which destroyed a home at Gordonbrook on Sunday afternoon is not being treated as suspicious.
A Century On The Block
More than 500 people turned up last weekend to help Kingaroy’s former Council Chambers celebrate its 100th birthday.
Bankrupt Found Guilty
A Kingaroy man who withdrew $31,090 from his bank account before declaring bankruptcy has been found guilty of 16 charges.
Wondai Comes To Kingaroy
Tingoora artist Robyn Dower is sharing her “country side” in the latest exhibition at the Kingaroy Art Gallery, and it seemed a lot of people from around there were at the official opening on Friday night.
Win For Local Bowlers
Kingaroy lawn bowlers Geoff Gees and Kerry Smith have returned from Gladstone undefeated
St Mary’s Students Heading North
In the upcoming school holidays, St Mary’s Catholic College’s senior netball team will head to Townsville to defend their divisional title.
Winners Are Grinners!
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has officially wound up with the presentation of the keys of the raffled Nissan Micra to winner Clive Bishop, from Kingaroy.
Hunt For Airport Veterans
The Burnett War Memorial Museum is trying to locate servicemen and women who may have served at Kingaroy Airport during World War II.
Going Green For Autism
The South Burnett Autism Support Group is urging local residents to go green for a night to help raise funds to improve educational outcomes for children with autism in the South Burnett.
Women Welcome At Shed
The Kingaroy Women’s Shed will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Thursday (June 13) behind the Salvation Army’s headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy.
‘Heading In The Right Direction’
“It doesn’t have to be our idea for it to be a great idea” … this is the concept behind the South Burnett’s new economic and tourism development body, South Burnett Directions, launched on Tuesday in Kingaroy by Local Government Minister David Crisafulli.
