Model Preserves Wartime Memories
Kingaroy Airport was a very different place in 1942; it was a vital cog in the war effort against Japan
$650 Fine For Traffic Offences
A 17-year-old woman who racked up a string of traffic offences received a “discount” when she appeared in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today.
Cruisers Raise An Amazing $20,770
It’s amazing what a group of friends and family members can achieve when they put their minds – and muscles – to it! The Kingaroy Cruisers raised an amazing $20,770 for MS Queensland by taking part in the Brissie To The Bay pushbike ride on Sunday.
Whimsical Cafe Goes Wild
The tiny “hole-in-wall” cafe in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, that housed Burning Beats restaurant, and then Cake & Whimsy, is undergoing another transformation.
Water Levy Scrapped … For Now
A proposal to introduce a special levy on water and sewerage charges in this year’s South Burnett Regional Council budget has been set aside for at least 12 months.
Seven New Fellows Awarded
Seven Paul Harris Fellows were presented with their awards at the Kingaroy Rotary Club’s changeover
Legionella At Four Local Hospitals
Testing has detected legionella bacteria in water samples at four South Burnett hospitals
Burn-Off On Sunday
A large-scale hazard reduction burn will be carried out by Queensland Fire and Rescue Service crews about noon on Sunday near Kingaroy.
V8 Action In Kingaroy
Revheads will be horsepower heaven this weekend with two-days of V8-powered action in Kingaroy.
A Time For Reflections
A photobook capturing memories of the South Burnett’s 2011 and 2013 floods has been officially launched
Wine Appreciation Society Meeting
The South Burnett Wine Appreciation Society will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm on Friday, June 28.
Archbishop Drops By To Say Hi
Queensland’s most senior Catholic, Archbishop Mark Coleridge, dropped into St Mary’s Catholic College on Friday to talk to students and hand out various awards.
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.
