Grassroots Actions To Grow Linville
The small village of Linville marked two milestones last Saturday … the 110th anniversary of the first train to arrive in town, and the official opening of a new community garden.
Young Cricketers In Action
Cricket lovers should head on down to Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy on Sunday to catch some of the best young cricketers in Queensland in action.
Ergon Posts Online Survey
Ergon Energy, Energex and Powerlink are seeking participants for the Queensland Household Energy Survey – and the incentive is the chance to win a $100 gift card!
MP ‘Disappointed’ Over Wine Tariffs
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has expressed “extreme disappointment” over a decision by Chinese authorities to impose steep tariffs on Australian wine.
Six Injured In Collision
Two rescue helicopters were called to help patients after a serious collision at Woolooga on Friday morning.
Video Shines Light On Sexual Violence
Friday night will be the last night to catch a special video display on Kingaroy’s peanut silos put together by local volunteers.
GRC Hikes Standpipe Charges
Standpipe users in the Gympie Regional Council may soon be singing the same tune as their counterparts in the South Burnett: “You’ve put up the water much more than you oughta!”
Users Press For Saleyards Upgrade
Aussie Land & Livestock director James Bredhauer says he has accepted the decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to retain ownership of the Coolabunia Saleyards but he now hopes Council will work with his company to improve the facility.
Murgon Dominates Gympie Comp
Murgon Crusaders continued their dominance of the Gympie A Grade cricket competition with a 10-wicket win over Western Gympie at Murgon Sportsground last Saturday.
Meter Reading To Begin
Water meter readers will soon be in action across the South Burnett.
Statue To Join Famous Clock
Goomeri’s famous town clock will be getting a companion soon, thanks to a $43,950 Federal Government grant.
Council Supports Big Peanut Plan
Members of the “Kingaroy Needs A Big Peanut” committee met South Burnett Regional councillors and Council staff on Thursday morning to discuss possible locations for a planned sculpture.
Bega To Buy Lion Dairy
Bega Cheese – the owners of the Peanut Company of Australia – has agreed to buy Lion’s dairy and drinks business for $534 million.
Damn The Torpedoes …
The rapid expansion of the budget for Kingaroy’s streetscape project should make ratepayers nervous.
Auction Action On Friday Morning!
Relay For Life has hundreds of supporters in the South Burnett … and the organisers of this year’s Dinner With The Captains are hoping they’ll all be cashed up and tuned into the radio on Friday morning.
Kingaroy Project Hits $13.9m
South Burnett Regional Council has voted to go ahead with a controversial expansion of the Kingaroy Transformation Project despite fears of a budget blowout.
Council Rejects Saleyard Offers
South Burnett Regional Council will maintain its ownership of the Coolabunia Saleyards but will draw up a five-year plan aimed at reinvigorating the facility.
Boy Charged After Break-In
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with multiple break-and-enters and vehicle stealing offences after an incident in Murgon on November 20.
UGL To Modify Payment Terms
Australian Small Business Ombudsman Kate Carnell as welcomed a commitment by engineering group UGL to restore 30-day payment terms for its small business suppliers in the New Year.
Two Charged With Trafficking Ice
Two people have been charged – and police are hunting for a third – after a drugs raid in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
