Push For Mandatory Code Fails
A push to turn the voluntary Food and Grocery Code – which aims to protect suppliers from unfair practices by supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths – into a mandatory code has failed.
Bankers Warn Of Scam Calls
The Australian Bankers’ Association has repeated its warnings to the public not to respond to telephone surveys where the caller falsely claims to be from the ABA.
Will It Be A Blue Dog Year?
In what RSPCA staff and volunteers admit is a blatant rip-off of the State of Origin series, the “State of Adoption” challenge has once again gone out to RSPCA NSW from RSPCA Qld.
Junior Soccer Results – Round 4
Results for Football South Burnett Junior competition games played in Wondai on Saturday, May 23:
Local Buyer Snaps Up Orchard
An orchard at Kumbia which was marketed last year in a bundle with similar properties has been sold
MP Unveils New Funding Structure
The State Government released details today of new funding programs which its says will pump $200 million over the next two years into regional projects.
Big Night Full Of Surprises
The third annual Mayor’s Ball, held in Kingaroy on Saturday, was packed with surprises … not the least of which were the $6500 bid for former Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s old gavel and the $40,000 raised overall on the night.
Panthers Score Two Out Of Three
Saturday’s President’s Cup matches proved Nanango’s Panthers will still be the team to beat come finals time
Film Festival Salutes The Anzacs
Despite fears the popular “Big Screen Festival” might be scrapped, it is going ahead in June as planned
Bridge Honours Slain Officer
A new $9 million bridge at Caboolture has been officially named after former Yarraman police officer Perry Irwin who was killed in the line of duty more than a decade ago.
Fire Workshop At Durong
The Burnett Mary Regional Group will be running a free public workshop in Durong this week to discuss fire management in the southern zone of the Brigalow Belt.
Two Injured At Rodeo
Two men, injured at the Chinchilla Rodeo on Saturday night, required airlifts by the RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter on Saturday night.
Mayor Won’t Run Again
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann announced on Saturday night that he will not re-stand for the position of South Burnett Mayor at the next Council election.
Smoke Forces Evacuation Of Mall
A fire in the toilets at Kingaroy Shoppingworld forced the evacuation of the centre on Saturday afternoon.
No Roads … But It Won’t Stop Peter
Many Australians dream of “doing” the historic Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea … Kingaroy resident Peter Ranasinghe has not only completed the arduous trek once, he has done it six times!
Wondai Seeks A New ‘Voice’
Former Wondai Shire Mayor Percy Iszlaub is spearheading a push to create a new peak group to represent the interests of Wondai residents.
Andrew’s Planning A Little Jaunt
Goomeri resident Andrew Holden’s 200km “Ride To Conquer Cancer” is getting closer, so he has a “little” training ride planned for next week.
Woodford Wins First Shield Round
Woodford won the first round of this year’s Woodrow Warman Shield played at Kilcoy a week ago, winning the day 147-136 in a very close competition. The deciding match will be played at Woodford on Saturday, May 23.
Check Your Chimneys
Queensland firefighters have reminded local residents with chimneys and fireplaces to give them a thorough check before lighting up this winter.
Uni Launches Roadmap To Reconciliation
The University of Southern Queensland launched a Reconciliation Action Plan on Friday which aims to be a “roadmap” to support improved educational outcomes for Aboriginal students.
