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
The last Saturday in July looks set to become the South Burnett’s latest annual charity fundraiser
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
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.
SPC Campaign Coming To Kingaroy
Shepparton’s fight to save its local processing company – these days known as SPC Ardmona – is coming to Kingaroy next week.
‘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
Months of hard work by a small committee of students will come to fruition next Thursday at Flair
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
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
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.
Visit Sparks Many Memories
When Victoria Cross winner Keith Payne visits Kingaroy next month there’s going to be a special guest eager to meet him.
Jobmatch Gets Recycled
South Burnett Jobmatch, the specialist organisation which provided job opportunities for disabled people, is no more.
4G Coming To Kingaroy
Telstra mobile customers in Kingaroy will get access to the 4G network within the next six months.
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.
Students Shine In Brisbane
A group of St Mary’s students have proved they can mix it with the best in Brisbane
Rally Heroes Take A Break
If you were out and about on Sunday morning in Kingaroy and thought you heard cars moo-ing and saw people dressed in kilts wandering about, you weren’t dreaming.
South Burnett Musicians
Help Break World Record
A busload of South Burnett musicians helped to make music history at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday, taking part in a successful bid to set a new record for the World’s Biggest Orchestra.
Grant Builds Shade Houses
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated local group South Burnett Jobmatch on successfully securing funding to improve the operations at their social enterprise, “Garden AdVentures”, in Kingaroy.
Kingaroy Has Cheapest Rents
Kingaroy has some of the lowest weekly rental costs for units and houses in Queensland.
