Boehringer Plans Business Swap
It was too early to comment on the local implications of a proposal by Boehringer Ingelheim to “swap” its consumer healthcare business for an animal health business, a company spokesman said on Tuesday night.
Winners Announced On Friday
The winners of the huge Hancock Prospecting South Burnett Christmas Lights competition will be announced on Friday!
Heartfelt Pleas At Christmas Lunch
The second annual Mayor’s Charity Christmas Lunch had a bit of everything for the large crowd … good food, humour, Christmas carols, an appeal to the heart by a young boy, and a serious message from the Mayor.
Council Partners With
CTC In Win For Wondai
Three empty and semi-derelict shops in Wondai have enjoyed a $150,000 makeover and put back into use
Shops Volunteer To Fill The Gap
UnitingCare is hoping Christmas shoppers in Kingaroy will again help them spread festive cheer to local families who are doing it tough – and this year there’s two stores where gifts can be bought and dropped into the special bins.
Artist Honoured At Opening
Cherry Coultis, one of the South Burnett’s most respected senior artists, was honoured with more than just a retrospective exhibition of her work at the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Saturday afternoon.
Surprises At South Burnett Libraries
Visitors to South Burnett libraries have enjoyed a festive bonus recently with surprise visits by a group of keen carollers.
Taylors Road Subdivision
Gets Another Four Years
The South Burnett Regional Council has agreed to extend an approval for a 168 lot residential subdivision at Taylors Road in Kingaroy for a further four years.
Memerambi Estate Contract Awarded
The South Burnett Regional Council has accepted a $1.46 million tender for the construction of Memerambi Estate’s missing roads and drainage infrastructure.
Four Hurt In Crash
Four people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after two cars collided on the Bunya Highway south of Kingaroy on Monday afternoon.
LNP Blocks Party Switch
The LNP State Executive has voted to stop Member for Groom Ian Macfarlane from swapping to the National Party, despite his local Branch approving the move at the weekend.
Weekly Fishing Report
Here’s the fishing report for Boondooma Dam for the week ending Monday, December 14
Cattle ‘Greener’ Than Predicted
Methane emissions from cattle in Australia are 24 per cent lower than previously estimated, equivalent to 12.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, following analysis of new Australian research data.
Miracle Night In Murgon
A Christmas miracle happened in Murgon on Friday night … the annual Christmas Carnival escaped the worst of the storms that were buffeting much of the rest of the South Burnett.
Dr Arthur Kratzmann 1925-2015
It’s a long way from a dairy farm at Speedwell to walking the corridors of power in Canada.
Sizzling Year For
Junior Speedway Bikes
Members of the Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club held their Christmas break-up on Sunday.
Wondai Wins Rosalie Fours
Yarraman Bowls Club has certainly had its ups and downs this year, but now look like they will finish on a high note.
Four Injured In Crash
Four people were injured when a vehicle rolled on the Oakey-Cooyar Road on Sunday afternoon.
Fire Destroys Historic Pub
A fire in the early hours of Saturday morning has destroyed the historic Kandanga Hotel.
Nanango Parties Despite Storm
Nanango’s big festive night will be New Year’s Eve this year, but that doesn’t mean the town has forgotten all about Christmas.
