Woolies Calls Off Milk ‘War’
Queensland dairy farmers and local politicians have praised the decision by Woolworths to effectively call a truce in the supermarket milk war.
Murgon Floats Art Proposal
Murgon could get a new tourist attraction if an idea floated by the Murgon Business and Development Association takes off
Stolen SUV Found In Kingaroy
The second of two vehicles stolen from the Graham House Community Transport Service depot in Murgon on February 10 was located in Kingaroy on Friday.
Harry Nurtures His Love Of Nature
On the outskirts of Kingaroy there’s an amazing garden full of rare plants, and an amazing man who knows all about them.
Water Infrastructure Study Inches Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council reported back to stakeholders on Thursday about progress of the $2 million joint South Burnett – North Burnett water feasibility study.
Fatal Motorbike Crash
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on the D’Aguilar Highway at Woolmar, near Kilcoy, at 3:20pm on Friday.
Transfer Station Hours To Change
South Burnett Regional Council will alter the opening hours of the Wondai and Murgon Waste Transfer Stations to comply with the State Government’s new Waste Management Levy.
Have Your Say On Roundabout
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is now investigating the feasibility of installing a roundabout on the intersection of the Wide Bay and Bruce highways near Bell’s Bridge.
GRDC Hears From Peanut Growers
Concerns about peanut crop diseases was one of the key issues raised by growers during the Grains Research and Development Corporation Northern Region Panel visit to the Wide Bay-Burnett last week.
Crime Stoppers Brand ‘Strong’: Police
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart has assured residents there will be no interruption to the Crime Stoppers service, despite the closure of the call centre.
Divers Search For Missing Man
Police divers have joined the search for a 49-year-old Noosa man reported missing in the Borumba Dam area near Imbil.
Legendary Day Of Family Fun
Cherbourg’s big day of rugby league last Saturday was jam-packed with famous faces, football action and, most importantly, lots of family fun.
Former AgForce Chief
To Oversee QATC Changes
Former AgForce CEO Charles Burke has been appointed to oversee the transition of Queensland Agricultural Training Colleges.
Waste Levy Starts July 1
The State Government’s new $75 per tonne general waste levy will come into force on July 1 after a new law was passed in State Parliament on Thursday.
Moreton Secures $8.5m Debt Funding
Moreton Resources announced on Thursday it had secured an $8.5 million refinancing agreement with First Samuel Limited which will run until April 2022.
Markets Moving To Shadier Ground
Kingaroy’s long-established Friendship Markets are moving again … and this time, it’s into the shade.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding Lee Park’s first race meeting of the year this Saturday, February 16.
Nanango’s Battler Returns To Home Turf
The line-up for last year’s inaugural Battle of the Bush Final at Doomben included the Lee Park heat winner Canid … and he’s coming back on Saturday
Moreton Defends Cash Flow Query
Moreton Resources – the company aiming to develop a coal mine on the outskirts of Kingaroy – has been quizzed by the ASX about its negative cash flows.
Maidenwell Sisters Win Cooyar’s Hearts
Two sisters from Maidenwell walked away with Cooyar Show Society’s highest awards on Saturday.
