2025 School Leaders Congratulated
Kingaroy State High School’s student leaders for 2025 were congratulated in a special investiture ceremony held at the school on Monday.
Tasleigh Wins Youth Of The Year
Kingaroy Lions Club’s Youth Of The Year competition attracted a big field of 13 students this week eager to take out the prestigious title.
$200,000 Boost For Club
The Kingaroy RSL Club has received a $200,000 grant to put towards its major kitchen renovations.
Big Peanut To Gain Game Fame
Kingaroy’s “Big Peanut” – an impressive sculpture located in Lions Park which was unveiled in 2021 – looks set to be immortalised in a limited edition Monopoly game.
Kingaroy Hosts Bryce Retrospective
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery will honouring the artworks of the late David Bryce with a special exhibition at the gallery during March and April.
Wheelie Good Time In Park
Local children having been using it since late last year, but the new Youth Precinct at Kingaroy’s Memorial Park rolled into the spotlight on Saturday with its “official” opening.
Mia Named As School Dux
Saint Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy held a special school assembly on Tuesday morning to acknowledge its 2024 Academic Awards winners and School Dux.
NAB ‘Until 2027 At Least’
The National Australia Bank – which operates a branch in Kingaroy – has promised it will not close any rural or regional branches until at least July 31, 2027.
Rugby League Hogs Centre Stage
The HOGS National Tour – a mix of NRL and NRLW players plus Harley-Davidson motorbikes – rolled into Kingaroy on Sunday as part of a three-State tour to promote rugby league.
Tiger Kings Reign At Soccer 7s
Palm Beach-based Tiger Kings took away the Men’s crown – and the prize money – at the Kingaroy Senior Soccer Club’s annual Soccer 7s carnival at the weekend.
Gallery Blossoms With Love
Ruth Ellington – the artist featured this month at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery – may be a newcomer to Kingaroy but she has a long history with the South Burnett.
Haven For Young People Opens
Haven House Kingaroy – a housing project which aims to address the housing crisis for at-risk youth in the South Burnett – was officially opened on Tuesday.
Book Now For A Starry Night!
Bookings are now open for the Kingaroy Men’s Shed’s popular “Dinner Under The Stars” fundraiser for the LifeFlight Foundation.
Kingaroy Gets Into the Spirit
A ceremony to create 15 new Australian citizens was the highlight of Sunday morning’s Australia Day event in Kingaroy.
Cool Way To Enjoy Holidays
Two big Beyond The Nest camps have kept young South Burnett rugby league players busy brushing up their skills during the school holidays.
Swimmers Make A Splash
More than 120 swimmers were in action at the Kingaroy Aquatic Centre on Saturday for the Kingaroy Redfins’ annual swimming carnival.
Elderly Man Injured In Storm
An elderly man suffered a head injury during the wild storm which whipped Kingaroy and surrounding areas on Monday evening.
CTC Unveils $3.96m Development
South Burnett CTC has announced plans for a $3.968 million redevelopment of its facilities at the Kingaroy Youth Park in Somerset Street.
Four Teenagers Charged
Four teenage boys have been arrested in connection with offences in Kingaroy, Murgon and Cherbourg.
Cars Torched In Kingaroy CBD
Police are investigating after two vehicles – believed to be stolen – were torched during the early hours of New Year’s Day.
