Firebombs ‘Bounced Off House’
Two men and a woman decided to firebomb a Kingaroy house after one of the occupants allegedly threatened the woman’s two young children, the District Court sitting in Kingaroy was told today.
Cooking Made Easy
Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE has organised “Cook For Life” classes at Kingaroy and Cherbourg to encourage local residents to learn how to prepare quick, easy and healthy meals.
A Daring Fight Across Open Ground
Former Kingaroy State High School student Nathan David Bendle was presented with a Commendation for Gallantry from Queensland Premier Penelope Wensley last week for acts of gallantry in action in Afghanistan on September 7, 2011
Locals Take Over The Walls
Local artists and photographers have taken over the Kingaroy Art Gallery for May with three exhibitions
Mystery Names – Can You Help?
Does anyone in the South Burnett recognise the names on the board below?
Eisteddfod Concert On Saturday
The 81st Kingaroy Eisteddfod is building to a crescendo towards the closing concert
Record-Breaking Kingaroy Show
A record crowd, a record sideshow alley and record entries in photography, cooking and Lego … all in all, the 106th Kingaroy Show at the weekend was a record-breaking success!
Flying High At The Kingaroy Show
The joint will be really jumping … and Kingaroy’s Mitch Holt is one of the thrillseekers who’ll be keeping visitors on the edge of their seats at the 106th annual Kingaroy Show this weekend.
Fun Runners In Training
All around the South Burnett, part-time runners and joggers are in training for the 2013 Mother’s Day Classic fun run which has been organised by the Go Getta Girls running club.
Ex-Redgum Star Is Coming Back For More
John Schumann, Hugh McDonald and the Vagabond Crew are coming back to Kingaroy on May 26
Football Star Kicks Off Appeal
The South Burnett’s annual Red Shield Appeal officially kicked off yesterday morning in Kingaroy … and who best to do it, than one of the region’s best-known and most-talented footballers?
Coffees Head Out Into Community
An idea nurtured on Facebook became a reality in the South Burnett today with the inaugural distribution of “suspended coffees” to local community groups.
Ex-Council Worker Fined Over Stolen Tank
A former South Burnett Regional Council employee pleaded guilty in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today to receiving tainted property after a water tank belonging to the council was found in his back yard.
Woman Faces Trial On 87 Fraud Charges
A woman facing fraud charges totalling almost half a million dollars was today committed to face trial in the District Court.
South Burnett’s Own Cover Girls
Kingaroy mum Colleen Gunn has been selected to appear on the cover of this year’s phone book.
Climbing Walls Take Shape
Kids climbing the walls? Well, soon they’ll be able to “climb the walls” literally at three South Burnett parks.
School Reunion Sparks Memories
A lot of things have changed in the past 50 years … the many changes in Queensland’s education system was a major topic of conversation when about 100 former South Burnett students and 40 of their spouses gathered on Saturday for the “Class Of 1962 50 Year Reunion”.
Bantams Battle For Top Spot
You’ve probably never heard of a Belgian Bantam … but there were 266 of them in Kingaroy on Saturday.
Footy Star To Kick Off Red Shield Appeal
The Salvation Army is launching this year’s Red Shield Appeal in Kingaroy on Thursday with Steve Renouf
Major Upgrade To Power Network
Ergon Energy completed a major upgrade of the high-voltage network in Kingaroy at the weekend.
