Acland Back In Court
The Acland Stage 3 expansion will be back before the Land Court in Brisbane on Thursday morning in the wake of last week’s High Court judgment.
Sunday Sidewalk Plan For Nanango
A new monthly market is set to enliven Nanango’s CBD within a few weeks.
Second Bank To Close Branch
Bank of Queensland’s branch in Kingaroy Shoppingworld will close on August 2.
Stomping Good Time At Winery
A new format helped Kingsley Grove Estate attract the biggest crowd yet to its annual grape-stomping festival held at its vineyard and cellar door near Kingaroy on Saturday.
Last Chance To Make Peanut History
Kingaroy’s Big Peanut is rapidly taking shape in artist Kano’s workshop, but he still needs parts from South Burnett residents to help make it “more special”.
Wagners Explains Quarantine Plan
More details about a proposed quarantine facility for returning travellers to be built near Wellcamp Airport have been aired by Wagner Corporation chair John Wagner.
Murgon To Explore Community Bank
The Murgon Business and Development Association will investigate the possibility of a community bank being set up in Murgon.
Alford Street Closed Next Week
Part of one of Kingaroy CBD’s major traffic arteries will be closed for a week.
High Court Allows Acland Appeal
The High Court has allowed an appeal by the action group opposed to expansion of the New Acland Coal mine, sending the original application back to the Land Court .
ATO Reminder About JobMaker
The Australian Taxation Office has reminded employers they could receive payments of up to $10,400 for each eligible extra employee they hire as part of the Federal Government’s JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme.
Meet Our New Tourism Officer
The South Burnett’s new Tourism Officer is looking forward to the challenge of increasing the region’s visitor numbers over the next few years.
Alkaloids Charges Adjourned
Charges against Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd and the company’s former export manager, Christopher Kenneth Joyce, have been adjourned to March.
NAB To Close Murgon Branch
Murgon’s branch of the National Australia Bank is closing on April 22.
Bega Confirms $534m Purchase
Bega Cheese Limited – owners of the Peanut Company of Australia – have confirmed its acquisition of Lion Dairy & Drinks is now complete.
Third Term For RDA Chair
Bill Trevor OAM has been reappointed chair of Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDA WBB).
Council Explores Bush Tucker Project
Traditional owners and people interested in “agriculture, horticulture, bush tucker, research and innovation” have been invited to learn more about a new plan to grow and supply bush tucker and fauna products for commercial sale and distribution.
New Look At CROW-FM
CROW-FM has a new-look management team for 2021 with the appointment of a new chairperson and general manager at the community radio station.
Contract Signed For Meatworks Site
After months of rumours, it has been confirmed … a contract has been signed for the site of the former Murgon Meatworks.
Powerlink To Inspect Lines
Powerlink will be conduction helicopter inspections of powerlines in the South Burnett area over the next few months.
Apple Juice Recalled
A popular type of apple juice sold in Woolworths in Queensland has been recalled due to contamination.
