Joyce Quits Nationals
Former National Party leader Barnaby Joyce has announced he is quitting the party and will sit on the cross-benches for the rest of his term in Federal Parliament.
Damo’s Reign As KCCI President Ends
South Burnett CTC chief executive officer Jason Erbacher was elected unopposed as president of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the AGM held on Tuesday evening.
Bikers Revive A Christmas Tradition
About 70 motorbikes and trikes (plus a few cars) gathered at Wooroolin on Saturday morning to revive a South Burnett tradition, the annual toy run for the Salvation Army.
Kingaroy’s Peanut Makes It ‘Big’
Kingaroy’s Big Peanut has made it as an official “Big Thing”, at least in the eyes of a special, limited edition Monopoly board game.
Pop-Up Gift Ideas For Christmas
Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery has taken on a very festive feel for its annual Christmas Pop-Up Shop.
Rotary Gives Up A Seat
When Kingaroy resident Dianne Kowalski dropped off her partner Geoff recently at the Glendon Street bus stop, she noticed the number of people standing on the footpath.
Three Bikers Injured
Three people were injured in two unrelated motorcycle crashes at the weekend.
2027 Date For Next BaconFest
The next Kingaroy BaconFest will be held in August 2027.
Another BIG Night In Kingaroy
Kingaroy State High School’s Year 12 formal is always a BIG night, and this year it was even bigger than usual with 60 arrivals hitting the red carpet leading to Kingaroy Town Hall.
KCCI To Unveil Sth Burnett ‘Identity’
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will launch a “new identity” for the South Burnett region at its upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Young Shooters Learn From The Best
Olympic trap shooter James Willett was the special guest of the Kingaroy Clay Target Club at the weekend, providing coaching tips to 15 keen young shooters.
Tennis Club Aces Grant Application
Work has begun on the Kingaroy Tennis Club’s new amenities block which is being erected beside the courts complex in Oliver Bond Street.
Teachers Rally After School
South Burnett public school teachers took part in after-school rallies on Thursday as part of a long-running pay dispute with the State Government.
History Lives On In Old Truck
For decades, farmers’ trucks trundled down Haly Street in Kingaroy to deliver hessian bags of freshly threshed peanuts to the Peanut Marketing Board …
Firms Urged To Join Supplier Lists
South Burnett Regional Council announced upgrades to its online supplier platforms at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s recent meet’n’greet.
Containers Can Make A Change
Patients, staff and visitors at Kingaroy Hospital can help to raise funds for new hospital equipment by placing empty cans, bottles or popper boxes in one of the 13 “Containers For Change” bins around the building.
Having Fun Helps To Build Bonds
Workers at Lutheran Services’ Orana Aged Care facility in Kingaroy have been “clowning around” as part of a program to help build connections with residents.
Weather Delays Qld Title
Young Bundaberg racer Kurtis Peall took out the Queensland Production Sedan title in a dramatic final raced at the Kingaroy Speedway on Saturday night.
Firies Hit The Streets For Movember
Kingaroy’s annual Postie Bike Ride – a four-day Movember fundraiser – hit the streets again on Wednesday.
Lunch Aids Women’s Health Care
More than 80 guests gathered at Hillview Cottages near Kingaroy recently for a sophisticated fundraising event to support the Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation.
