Burnie Awaits Arrival Of Boonie And Buddies

CAN you change the name of a town just for a day? When David Boon arrives in the Tasmanian town of Burnie during his 20-day charity walk, which departs from the MCG on Tuesday, he might find the town renamed Boonie. The walk leaves Melbourne and finishes in Hobart, but Boonie and co won't be walking on water. "We're getting a boat across and I'm sure we'll have a few beers," serial charity walker Dean Jones said. "Then we're driving to Burnie, which they're trying to get renamed to Boonie for the ...