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.
Women’s Nurse Visiting Next Month
Darling Downs Health’s mobile women’s health nurse Marcia Hunt will be visiting the South Burnett next month to provide free and confidential health clinics.
Festive Hampers For Sale
Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre has special Christmas hampers for sale … perfect for residents looking for a unique, locally produced Christmas gift.
Council Issues Mozzie Reminder
South Burnett Regional Council is urging residents to take action to reduce the breeding of mosquitoes.
Don Presented With National Award
A special presentation to recognise a hard-working local volunteer was made at the Wide Bay & Burnett District RSL conference held in Kingaroy at the weekend.
Work Starts To Replace Footpath
Work to build a new footpath in Bell Street, Kumbia, began this week.
More Permits To Target Pest Moth
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has issued two more permits for the control of Fall Armyworm, bringing the total number of current permits to 37.
Bank Shows Growth In Ag Investment
There has been a large rise in financing for ag machinery, figures released this week by the Commonwealth Bank show.
Teens Charged Over Stolen Bikes
Two teenage boys have been charged with a variety of offences after a break-in at a Murgon business on November 18.
Free Dinners For Farmers
South Burnett Regional Council’s free “Farmers Night Out” dinners are happening around the region from this Friday.
Gina Urges Rural Voices To Speak Up
Country music’s Dean Perrett and Mick Lindsay took to the stage at ‘Bethany’ on Saturday night to celebrate the fourth annual National Agriculture & Related Industries Day …
Tourism Numbers Remain High
The South Burnett has recorded the highest occupancy rate across the Southern Queensland Country Tourism region (SQCT) for the fourth consecutive month, according to a new study.
Driver Fined $1245
A Taromeo man has lost his licence for six months – and been fined $1245 – after he was caught speeding at Hivesville.
