Woman Hurt In Highway Crash
A 62-year-old woman has been airlifted to a Brisbane hospital in a serious condition after a collision at the corner of Taylors Road and the Bunya Highway in Kingaroy this morning.
Alice Graduates As An Author
When then-jackeroo Rick first met his wife-to-be Alice – who’d run away from the city on the back of a motorbike – he may have thought twice about asking her out if he’d known his underwear preferences were going to become a topic of conversation at Kingaroy Library a few years later.
Sandy’s Sharing Some Yarns
Well-known author and yarn spinner Sandy Thorne is coming to Kingaroy for International Women’s Day
Riders Put Through Their Paces
The South Burnett Equestrian Group held a Mini Hack Show at the Kingaroy pony club grounds last weekend, testing the skills of local riders and their horses.
New Venue For Mine Reunion
The 30-year reunion for former Meandu Mine workers will still go ahead on Saturday despite today’s decision to cancel the South Burnett Wine and Food in the Park Festival.
Wine And Food Cancelled
Wet weather has forced the cancellation of this year’s Wine and Food in the Park Festival
Speedway Cancelled – Again
After being forced to cancel their massive Kings Royal meeting on the Australia Day weekend, the weather has dealt yet another blow to the South Burnett Speedway Club.
Crossroads Celebrates Success
Kingaroy clothing boutique Crossroads scooped the pool at the recent Shoppingworld awards night held at the Kingaroy RSL Club.
From Kingaroy To The World
Meet Global Engineering … a small business success story which started in Kingaroy and is now part of Australia’s booming resources sector.
Micra Makes A Big Impact
One lucky person will be driving away in a new car … while flood-affected South Burnett residents will be getting some much-needed assistance, all thanks to Huston Motors and the Mayor’s Red Earth Flood Appeal.
Banker Warns: Use It Or Lose It
Heritage Bank CEO John Minz today issued a warning to bank account holders about a change to the law that could see the Federal Government seize control of their funds if their account has been inactive for just three years.
Daniel Flies The Flag
One of Australia’s newest – and possibly smallest – political parties held an information and fund-raising rally in Kingaroy on Sunday evening.
Bowls Afternoon Raises $2000
Making $2000 for just a few hours work (and having a lot of fun) on a Saturday afternoon isn’t a bad effort.
All Ready For Kick Off!
The weather gods smiled on Kingaroy on Friday … the rain held off and the sun shone brightly, meaning the huge Evolution Solar South Burnett Football Sevens Carnival is all set to kick off this weekend.
Shannon Earns $6000 Scholarship
Former Kingaroy student Shannon Nitschke has been awarded a $6000 scholarship.
Iona Coming To Kingaroy
The famous Iona Passion Play will be coming to Kingaroy this month
Council Newsbriefs
Fitzroy Street in Nanango will soon have two ATM machines after the South Burnett Regional Council refused Bendigo Bank permission to locate an ATM in Drayton Street.
Hayden Released On Bail
A Booie man who was the subject of a large police search near Kingaroy in January has been granted bail with strict conditions, including that he not return to the South Burnett Regional Council area.
Child Care Centre, Shops Approved
Kingaroy will get another child care centre and some more shops after the South Burnett Regional Council gave the go-head this week for the construction of a new complex on three lots on the corner of Kingaroy Street and Mirage Avenue, opposite Taabinga State School.
Murgon’s War Hero To Be Honoured
Murgon war hero Patrick Tiernan will be remembered in 2014 at a 70th anniverary ceremony in the Netherlands, and the South Burnett will be represented at the event.
