$3.96m Youth Park Buildings Open
A small ceremony was held in Kingaroy on Friday morning to mark the official opening of South Burnett CTC’s $3.96 million redevelopment in Somerset Street.
Applications Invited For Tarong Fund
Local community groups have been invited to apply for funding to help bring local projects to life through the latest round of the Tarong Community Partnership Fund.
CTC To Host Next Meet’n’Greet
South Burnett CTC will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet at their new multi-million dollar Youth Park Precinct in Somerset Street.
CommBank Stays To 2030 At Least
The Commonwealth Bank has committed to keep all its regional bank branches open until at least December 2030.
Disaster ‘Roaming’ Launched
Better connections for mobile phone users in regional and rural areas during disasters are more likely following the launch of “Temporary Disaster Roaming” (TDR) on October 1.
Training Awards Celebrate Our Best
The South Burnett celebrated its best apprentices and trainees at a gala dinner held on Saturday night at Kingaroy Town Hall.
Greenhills Project To Continue ‘As Is’
A workshop held in Blackbutt late last month has decided not to proceed with a proposal to seek Social Housing funding for the Greenhills Villas.
Big Night Ahead For Training Awards
Organisers say the South Burnett Training Awards are on track to be the biggest event yet, with record nomination numbers, the strongest ticket sales to date and growing support from across the region.
AgForce Pays Tribute To Campbells
AgForce Queensland has paid tribute to the late Ian and Hannah Campbell who died in a light aircraft crash on September 8.
Truckies Call For Fuel Tax Relief
The Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association has called for urgent fuel tax relief after the national average retail price of diesel rose by 15.9 cents per litre in just one week.
Stanwell Updates Packed KCCI Event
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s September meet’n’greet was so popular that guests packed the KCCI’s Hub building in Kingaroy, spilling out into Kingaroy Street.
Work Starts On Coles Supermarket
A small ceremony was held at the site of the former Kingaroy Shire Council Depot in Pound Street on Wednesday afternoon to mark the start of an exciting new project for the region.
MP Wants Wind Farm Axed
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called on the State Government to scrap the already-approved Tarong West Wind Farm.
$62m Boost To Unlock Housing
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has welcomed a massive $62.3 million State Government injection into infrastructure spending in the South Burnett which could allow several stalled housing projects in the region to proceed.
Air Crash Kills Organics Founder
Former Manyung farmer, businessman Ian Campbell, 56, and his daughter Hannah, 23, have been confirmed as the victims of Monday’s light aircraft crash.
Josh Named As Finalist
Plenty Foods’ Josh Gadischke has been named a Queensland finalist in the inaugural Australian Agriculture Awards, launched by ACM Agri and the National Farmers Federation.
Maccas Plan For Nanango
Nanango could get its own McDonalds outlet if a Development Application submitted to the South Burnett Regional Council gets final approval.
Tourism Plan For Bunyas
Western Downs Regional Council hopes developers will be interested in an opportunity to create short-term accommodation at Russell Park, on the Bunya Mountains.
Record Entries For Awards
A record number of entries have been received for this year’s South Burnett Training & Business Awards.
Brendon Wins Regional Award
Tarong Power Station’s Brendon Newman was named the Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year at the recent regional finals of the Queensland Training Awards.
