Tourism Numbers Boom In August
A new tourism partnership between the South Burnett Regional Council and the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation already appears to be bearing fruit.
ANZ Sign Sparks Fears
Kingaroy residents were concerned when they found the doors to the town’s ANZ Bank branch closed last week.
Acland Stage 3 ‘A Priority’
Deb Frecklington says approving the New Acland coal mine expansion would be “a priority” for an incoming LNP State Government.
Lease Moratorium Extended
The State Government moratorium on evictions for commercial leaseholders has been extended to the end of 2020.
Sarah Blossoms With Flowers
Shoppers who have popped into Linard’s Floral and Bridal Centre in Kingaroy over the past eight years would have noticed Sarah Butcher working away busily in the background.
TRC Wins Regional Training Award
Toowoomba Regional Council took out the “Large Employer Of The Year Award” at the Queensland Training Awards (Darling Downs South West Region) announced on Friday morning.
Fast Rail Would Be ‘A Game-Changer’
If the dream of a fast rail network servicing south-east Queensland was realised, the Wide Bay Burnett region could enjoy a boom in population.
Wage Theft Now A Crime
Employers found to be deliberately stealing from their workers will now face jail under new laws passed in State Parliament on Wednesday.
Council Halls Can Be Hired
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that its community halls are available for hire but there are restrictions in line with current Public Health Directions.
Final Streetscape Plans Unveiled
The public will have the chance to view and comment on final plans for Kingaroy’s CBD revitalisation project later this month.
Qld Jobless ‘Now 16pc’
Average unemployment across Australia rose to 13.8 per cent in August according to market research firm Roy Morgan … but in Queensland, it has hit 16 per cent.
Chance To Chat About Issues
Ten South Burnett residents with low to mid-range mental health issues will now have the opportunity to have regular chats with pre-graduate psychology students in a unique partnership.
Sunwater Ordered To Pay $2.3m
Sunwater has backpaid employees more than $2 million after failing to pay employees on individual contracts their full entitlements.
COVID Safety Plan For Shutdown
The South Burnett community will be kept safe during the upcoming $36.2 million maintenance work at Tarong Power Station despite the influx of hundreds of workers into the region.
Question Mark Over Stores
Mosaic Brands Pty Ltd – the company behind a string of well-known clothing stores – has announced it will be closing between 300 and 500 shops during the next two years.
Local Trainees In Regional Finals
The regional finalists in the prestigious Queensland Training Awards have been announced, and the South Burnett again has a good representation.
Pharmacy Offers New Experience
A Kingaroy chemist shop has expanded its range to cater for a growing community interest in holistic health products.
Optus Unveils Outage Map
Telecommunications company Optus unveiled its new Network Experience Map on Thursday to help customers raise issues about the company’s mobile network.
Council To Fund Tourism Group
South Burnett Regional Council will fund a local tourism association for six months, with the possibility of future support if the group meets agreed performance targets.
Apprenticeship Applications Open
Applications will open on Friday for apprenticeships next year at Ergon Energy and Energex.
