Info Sessions On Wind Farm
RES, the developers of the Tarong West Wind Farm, will be holding an informal drop-in information session for local residents on Monday night in Kumbia, followed by day event in Ironpot on Tuesday.
Wind Farm Project Backs Pantry
The Tarong West Wind Farm has partnered with the South Burnett Pantry to support the charity’s sustainability project.
Meet’n’Greet At Bethany
The Bjelke-Petersen family will be hosting the March meet’n’greet by the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
New Face At Kingaroy Car Wash
There’s a new face at the helm of the Kingaroy Car & Dog Wash at 12 Rogers Drive, Kingaroy.
Groups Bank On Heritage Support
Where would Nanango community groups be without support from the local Heritage Community Bank branch?
Akaysha Connects With Businesses
Akaysha Energy, the developers of the Halys Battery Energy Storage System at Ellesmere, hosted an evening for suppliers and local tradespeople last week in Kingaroy.
Workers Gain Practical Skills
Employees of a large tourism and hospitality business on the Bunya Mountains have received special fire evacuation training tailored specifically to its unique mountain environment.
MP Queries Wind Farm Approval
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has asked the Federal Government to explain how the Tarong West wind farm proposal could satisfy environmental protection requirements.
Voices Raised Against Renewables
“Your concerns are our concerns” … that’s how South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff summed up a sometimes fiery meeting held in Kumbia last week to discuss various renewable industry projects in the South Burnett.
KCCI Explores How To Drive Success
Ken Mills Toyota dealer principal Eamon Viner introduced businesspeople at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s latest meet’n’greet to the key Japanese business philosophy of “kaizen” , ie. continuous improvement.
$10,000 Digital Grants Open
The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal and Telstra are inviting community groups to apply for grants of up to $10,000 through Round 4 of Telstra’s Connected Communities grant program.
Akaysha To Host Info Sessions
Akaysha Energy, the developer of the Halys Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Ellesmere, plans to hold a community drop-in session later this month.
CTC Project Passes Milestone
South Burnett CTC’s Youth Park redevelopment in Somerset Street, Kingaroy, has passed a major milestone … the roof has been fitted.
Telstra Towers To Be Upgraded
Telstra will be upgrading two local mobile phone towers over the next fortnight, which will temporarily affect coverage in parts of the local region.
Major Upgrades At Saleyards
South Burnett Regional Council officially opened major upgrades at the Council-owned Coolabunia Saleyards last Thursday morning.
Powerful Women Get Together
Women working in the power industry gathered together for an early International Women’s Day lunch and panel discussions at Kingaroy Town Hall last week.
Spotlight On Back-To-Nature Burials
Virgo Funerals hosted an information evening in Kingaroy last week to allow South Burnett residents to learn more about “natural burials”.
Exciting Nut News In Peanut Capital
Plenty Foods unveiled its high-tech, multi-million-dollar nut powder manufacturing plant – the first of its kind in Australia – to invited guests at a special function in Kingaroy on Thursday.
REP Working With Landowners
Local landowners approached Wambo Wind Farm developer, Renewable Energy Partners, about the possibility of a project in the Chahpingah area, a company spokesperson said on Friday.
New Investor Backs Tarong West
Tarong West wind farm developer RES announced on Wednesday evening that a new equity partner had come on board to support the Ironpot project.
