Imports? Does Anyone Really Care?

Imports? Does Anyone Really Care?

Who cares if Goulburn Valley fruitgrowers are being forced to rip out and burn their orchards because of foreign imports? Well, not many people in Kingaroy, it seems, after a rally to support the plight of the Victorian town of Shepparton fell flat on Thursday morning.

High School Shows Flair

High School Shows Flair

Kingaroy Town Hall was packed to capacity this evening for Kingaroy State High School’s annual “Flair” concert

New Look Apex Park (Yes, Apex)

New Look Apex Park (Yes, Apex)

South Burnett Regional Council workers have spent the past few months giving Kingaroy’s Apex Park a major makeover and the former “rocket park” is almost ready to be relaunched … but a suggestion it should also be renamed has provoked anger in the local community.

Opposites Attract At Gallery

Opposites Attract At Gallery

Two of the South Burnett’s most creative artists will be opening a joint exhibition at Kingaroy’s Nimue Art Gallery this Saturday, August 3rd.

Auction List For Relay Dinner

Auction List For Relay Dinner

A great list of sporting memorabilia and other items will be auctioned to raise funds for the Relay For Life on Saturday night at the “Dinner With The Captains” at Kingaroy Town Hall.

Cyclists Tour The South Burnett

Cyclists Tour The South Burnett

A little taste of Europe came to the South Burnett at the weekend with the running of the “Tour de Kumbia” and the “Tour de Kingaroy” cycle races.

Charity Riders Raise $2500

Charity Riders Raise $2500

The last Saturday in July looks set to become the South Burnett’s latest annual charity fundraiser

Pulse Confirms It Will Run Hospital

Pulse Confirms It Will Run Hospital

The Board of Pulse Health has confirmed its intention to continue managing the South Burnett Private Hospital, the South Burnett Regional Council announced this afternoon.

Funding To Aid Statue Project

Funding To Aid Statue Project

The Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch’s plan to erect a statue of a digger to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli landing received a boost today with news that a funding application had been successful.

‘Inept’ Drug Dealer In Court

‘Inept’ Drug Dealer In Court

An “inept” drug dealer sold cannabis to undercover police on three occasions but could not locate any LSD to sell, the District Court in Kingaroy was told today.

A Committee With Flair

A Committee With Flair

Months of hard work by a small committee of students will come to fruition next Thursday at Flair

Students Riding High At Challenge

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

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

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.

Jobmatch Gets Recycled

Jobmatch Gets Recycled

South Burnett Jobmatch, the specialist organisation which provided job opportunities for disabled people, is no more.

Four Charged Over Vandalism

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.