Business

Electricity Prices Set To Rise

Electricity Prices Set To Rise

Regional electricity customers will see their power bills rise by about $8 a year from July 1, according to a Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) draft determination.

‘Partners’ Begins A New Era

‘Partners’ Begins A New Era

The official opening of South Burnett CTC’s “Partners In Foster Care” building in Wondai – and helping to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the service – were some of South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s last official duties this week.

KCCI Farewells Mayor Kratzmann

KCCI Farewells Mayor Kratzmann

The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) and the Queensland Ambulance Service hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce’s March meet’n’greet.

Coal Mine Fight Spreads

Coal Mine Fight Spreads

Yarraman resident Ben Rankin as launched an online petition to fight Moreton Resources’ plans for a coal mine near Kingaroy.

New Contract Rules Threaten Truckies

New Contract Rules Threaten Truckies

A Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal order which threatens the viability of many truck owner-operators and contractors should be delayed, Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said on Monday.

Meetings To Discuss Mine

Meetings To Discuss Mine

A public meeting will be held in Blackbutt Memorial Hall from 5:30pm on Wednesday night to discuss Moreton Resources’ proposed Coolabunia coal mine.

QAS To Host Meet’n’Greet

QAS To Host Meet’n’Greet

Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be held at the Kingaroy Ambulance Station on the corner of Kent and Albert streets.

Union Condemns APN Sell-Off

Union Condemns APN Sell-Off

The union that represents Australian journalists has condemned APN News & Media for its decision to sell its Australian Regional Media arm.

Dick Smith Store To Close

Dick Smith Store To Close

Time has run out for Kingaroy’s Dick Smith store, with receivers Ferrier Hodgson announcing on Thursday that all the chain’s shops will close sometime over the next two months.

APN Puts Regional Papers Up For Sale

APN Puts Regional Papers Up For Sale

Australian Regional Media (ARM) – owners of the South Burnett Times and Central & North Burnett Times – is up for sale after parent company APN News & Media announced on Thursday it wants to offload its regional publishing business.

Keogh To Head Ag Issues At ACCC

Keogh To Head Ag Issues At ACCC

Australian Farm Institute executive director Mick Keogh has been appointed the inaugural Agricultural Commissioner at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Business Confidence Survey Launched

Business Confidence Survey Launched

South Burnett Directions has launched an online survey to find out how confident the region’s businesses are right now, and what direction they expect their business will take over the next six months.