Crowds Flock To Village Green Opening
A big crowd turned out to Wondai’s Coronation Park on Saturday morning for the official opening of Stage 1
$1.45b Deal Shakes Up Pork Industry
The Australian pork industry faces a major shake-up following the announcement on Friday that JBS Australia has signed a $1.45 billion agreement to buy the Primo Group.
On Target For Christmas
UnitingCare is hoping Christmas shoppers in Kingaroy will help them spread a little bit of festive cheer this year to local families who are doing it tough.
Changes On KCCI Executive
There’s been changes at the top of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s executive
Unions Seek ‘Rollover’ Of Agreements
The Electrical Trades Union and The Services Union have accused the State Government of “blatant political interference” in Enterprise Bargaining negotiations at Energex, Ergon and Powerlink.
Purser’s To Take Over Brisbane Run
Murgon-based Purser’s Coaches has agreed to take over the Murgon-Caboolture bus run for a three-month trial following the announcement by Brisbane Bus Lines that it is axeing the service.
SB Directions Plans Business Training
The inaugural South Burnett Business Awards dinner on October 15 was only half of a program for local businesses which has been planned by South Burnett Directions.
QDO Welcomes $500m Dairy Project
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation has welcomed Hope Dairies Ltd’s plans for a $500 million investment in the State’s dairy sector.
‘Uncle’ Arthur Takes A Break
Well-known Nanango mechanic “Uncle” Arthur Smith has finally hung up his spanners after years of helping South Burnett residents out of a jam.
Post Office Celebrates 100 Years
Murgon Post Office celebrated 100 years of serving the local community with a special morning tea celebration on Friday morning.
$10,000 Grant For Recycling Plant
Cherbourg’s recycling facility will benefit from $10,000 in funding announced today by the Keep Australia Beautiful Association.
Program To Build Confidence
Information on how to take part in the 2015 South Burnett Community Leadership Program was presented at an information evening held in Kingaroy on Monday night.
Job Security Carrot Offered
Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls has agreed to a request from Ergon, Energex and Powerlink to include a “no forced redundancies” clause in their offer to workers during current enterprise negotiations.
Centre’s In The Pink
The South Burnett Child Care Centre went pink recently to celebrate success.
We Apologise For Any Hiccups
We apologise … there may be a few hiccups on South Burnett Online websites over the next 24 hours because of a significant upgrade in our technology.
Tourism Board Holds AGM
The 2014 Annual General Meeting of Southern Queensland Country Tourism was held in Toowoomba yesterday (November 6).
Pizzas At The Markets
Growing the Burnett’s mid-week Farmers Markets in Kingaroy will have pizzas available from tomorrow (Thursday).
KCCI Combines AGM
And Christmas Drinks
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s November combined meet’n’greet and AGM.
The Key To Business Success
One of the biggest problems facing Murgon’s small businesses is the perception amongst some customers that they don’t offer the range, the prices or the services that businesses in bigger towns offer.
Kumbia Orchard Bundled For Sale
A stonefruit orchard at Kumbia is being marketed alongside similar properties in South Australia and Victoria in the hope one buyer may be interested in purchasing all three properties.
