Kids, Cars And Alcohol … A Deadly Mix
Ambulance paramedics and police were called to St Mary’s Catholic College on Wednesday, but parents cam breathe easy … there was no emergency.
Saluting Kingaroy’s Best & Brightest
Parents and friends packed into the Kingaroy Town Hall recently to salute the best and brightest students at Kingaroy State High School.
Schools To Get Remembrance Day Kits
Local schools will receive an educational kit in preparation for Remembrance Day on November 11, Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien said on Thursday.
Stanwell Sponsors STEM Library
Students at Tanduringie, Cooyar, Benarkin and Linville State schools will benefit from the resources of a new STEM Library, thanks to Stanwell Corporation.
Work To Start Soon On $4.5m Hall
Construction of Kingaroy State High School’s $4.5 million school hall is expected to begin next month.
Inside Look At RAAF’s Latest Plane
Anyone in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning would have heard the roar as a large RAAF plane came in to land at Kingaroy Airport.
Oliver’s Making A Big Entrance
A special treat is in store for Kingaroy State High School students when Oliver Kersnovski returns to Kingaroy on Wednesday to visit his old school
College Opens Three Buildings
Normal classes paused at St Mary’s Catholic College in Kingaroy on Thursday morning for the official opening of three new buildings at the school.
Funeral: Margie Lehmann
A funeral service will be held in Toowoomba on Thursday for former Kingaroy State School teacher Margaret (“Margie”) Lehmann, 44, who died suddenly on September 15 after a short illness.
Premier Salutes Kingaroy Projects
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made a flying visit to Kingaroy on Monday to inspect progress on a string of local State Government projects and to announce support for a $100 million expansion plan at Swickers.
Young Artists Win Calendar Prizes
South Burnett success in the State Government’s Farm Safety Calendar competition has continued this year with three local students again taking home prizes – including a second win from Cooyar!
Guide For Year 12s
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has released the latest edition of the popular Wide Bay School Leavers’ Guide, which is packed with useful information to help Year 12 students prepare for life after school.
Students Play The Game Of Life
Understanding how to manage money wisely is an important life skill most people don’t start to learn until they leave school and enter the workforce.
New Look For Nanango State School
Nanango State School P&C is extremely grateful for the support and funding Heritage Bank Nanango has shown us over the years.
Students Argue The Point
Nanango State High’s debating team travelled to Kilkivan on Saturday for the Apex Debating Competition
School Art Winners Announced
The South Burnett Regional Council has announced the winners of a school art competition run to celebrate the opening of Kingaroy’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Winter Wonders Take Over Stage
Kingaroy Town Hall was transformed into a “Winter Wonderland” on Friday night for Kingaroy State High School’s annual Flair concert.
Julee-anne Shares Her Special Skills
Sixteen South Burnett residents took advantage of a special opportunity to learn new singing skills at the weekend when Brisbane-based vocal instructor Julee-anne Bell visited Kingaroy.
Coding Workshops For Kids
Coding and robotics workshops will be held this week for South Burnett children, parents, teachers and librarians as part of a statewide strategy to encourage more young people to study science and technology at school.
Fudooka Students Soak Up Aussie Culture
Kingaroy State High School hosted a friendly farewell dinner on Thursday for 30 students from Japan’s Fudooka High School who have spent the past week at the school.
