COVID Support For Businesses
The State Government will make $5000 payments available to Queensland small and medium businesses affected by the current COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID Changes For Truckies
Heavy vehicle and freight drivers will need to obtain and display a Freight and Logistics pass and adhere to a COVID-19 testing regime before entering Queensland under new changes coming into effect from Friday (July 30).
Wellcamp Export Hub Opens
The $17.8 million Regional Trade Distribution Centre at Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Airport – a key part of plans to link local producers to international markets – was officially opened on Tuesday.
Third Unit Back Online At Callide
A third generating unit has returned into service at Callide Power Station following the explosion in May which blacked out parts of Queensland.
Necessity Sparks Town Directory
Blackbutt residents and visitors to town have a new source of up-to-date local information, thanks to the idea of a newcomer to the region.
New Liquor Store For Timbertown
Blackbutt’s latest shop opened its doors on Monday next to the town’s historic Hotel Radnor.
Kingaroy Office Central To Host KCCI
Kingaroy Office Central will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s July meet’n’greet.
Peanut Flavour For Pig Event
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging businesses in the Kingaroy CBD to go nuts and ham it up …
Check In Qld App Now Compulsory
Many South Burnett businesses – including shopping centres and supermarkets – should now be registered with the Check In Qld app.
20-Year Plan To Be Drafted For Airport
South Burnett Regional Council in inviting consultants to prepare a 20-year master plan to guide the future development of Kingaroy Aerodrome.
Council Ups Car Park Loss Again
South Burnett Regional Council has again revised the number of car parks that will be lost in the Kingaroy CBD due to the Kingaroy Transformation Project.
KTP Running 15 Days Late
Work on the Kingaroy Transformation Project has so far consumed more than one-fifth of the project’s $13.9 million budget, according to a report to be presented to the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday.
Three Local Finalists In Awards
Three South Burnett nominations are among the Darling Downs South West regional finalists in the Queensland Training Awards.
Pop-Up Recycling Takes Off
South Burnett residents eager to cash in their cans and bottles now have some new pop-up options which might be a bit closer to home.
New Dam Signs Coming Soon
Visitors to Yallakool or Lake Boondooma will soon be greeted by new, more modern signs as they enter either tourist park.
Where KTP Car Parks Will Be Lost
South Burnett Regional Council has moved to clarify confusion about the number of Kingaroy CBD car parking spaces which will be lost.
Deadline Looms For Draft Plan
SBRC has reminded residents there is just one week left to have a say on the draft 2021-26 Regional Development Strategy.
Wages Rise From July 1
The Fair Work Ombudsman has reminded employers the national minimum wage has increased to $20.33 per hour (up from $19.84) or $772.60 per week (up from $753.80) from Thursday.
Aust Post Extends Banking Service
Australia Post has announced agreements with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and NAB to offer banking services in post offices nationally for the next decade.
Lifesaver Inspires Lifesaving Choice
Another potentially life-saving defibrillator has been installed inside a Kingaroy store.
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