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.
Confused About COVID Records?
Confused about the new Health Direction that requires businesses in the hospitality industry to keep electronic records?
Red Earth Unveils Two Programs
The Red Earth Community Foundation officially launched a “Gifts In Memory” donation program at its AGM lunch held in Kingaroy on Monday.
Betta Gets Much, Much Bigger
Kingaroy’s Betta Home Living store will be doubling in size and offering furniture as well as home appliances when an extension at the rear of their new Kingaroy Street premises opens early next year.
ACCC Urged To Stop PFD Deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been urged to stop Woolworths acquiring PFD Food Services, with claims it will reduce thousands of businesses and jobs in the food services and distribution sector.
Betta To Host KCCI AGM
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding its Annual General Meeting next Monday (December 14) at the new Betta Home Living store.
No Tourism Officer Until 2021
The South Burnett’s new Tourism Development Officer will not be appointed until early next year.
Heading Wins Industry Award
The founder of Clovely Estate – the South Burnett’s largest vineyard and winery – has been presented with a special award to recognise his significant contribution to the Queensland wine industry.
Sneak Peek At New Tourism Complex
Murgon businesspeople enjoyed a sneak preview this week of a multi-million dollar development which has broken ground at Moffatdale.
Funeral Parlour Has A New Home
A former funeral parlour in Alford Street, Kingaroy – which became a Salvation Army chapel for eight years – has been resurrected … as a funeral home.
Swiss Probe Alleged Cartel
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has refused to make any further comment on its investigation into an alleged international cartel involving the sale of scopolamine.
Incentives Unveiled For Developers
South Burnett Regional Council is hoping to supercharge development over the next 18 months by slashing charges and streamlining its planning and development processes.
ACCC Alleges Alkaloids ‘Cartel’
A company with key operations in the South Burnett has been targeted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission which alleges it is part of a cartel involved in international price-fixing.
