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.
Company Appeals Truckstop Refusal
An appeal has been lodged in the Planning and Environment Court against a decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to reject a Development Permit for a 24-hour truckstop in Nanango.
$90m Unit 3 Overhaul Begins
A $90 million overhaul of Unit 3 at Tarong Power Station began on Friday, part of Stanwell’s regular annual maintenance program.
Council ‘Running A Very Tight Ship’
South Burnett mayor Kathy Duff has assured local businesspeople that Council is sustainable and running “a very, very tight ship”.
Pork Probe: Four Charged
Four people linked to the pork industry have been charged after a joint investigation by the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission and NSW Police.
Feedback Sought On Draft Plan
A pop-up session will be held on August 21 to allow residents to comment on the draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan.
Aged Care Day Centre To Close
South Burnett Care plans to consult with the Yarraman community following a decision to close its Aged Care Day Centre in Douglas Street.
Nats Vow Again To Scrap Net Zero
Nationals Leader Senator Matt Canavan has again emphasised the Coalition would scrap net zero and “drill baby drill” following a visit to the New Acland Coal mine last week.
Draft Predicts 48,945 More Homes
The State Government has invited feedback on the draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan and Infrastructure Plan, a 20-year blueprint for growth across the region.
Telstra To Upgrade Yarraman Site
Telstra will begin work on August 10 to upgrade the mobile base station that services Yarraman.
CCTV Boost For Local Businesses
Four South Burnett small businesses are among 174 across Queensland to receive grants under the latest round of the State Government’s Secure Communities Partnership Program.
Entries Now Open For Awards!
Entries are now open for the 4th annual South Burnett Training & Business Awards which will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on September 26.
Kingaroy TAFE Celebrates 40 Years
The annual South Burnett Careers Market at Queensland TAFE’s Kingaroy campus took on a special meaning last Friday … it was the facility’s 40th birthday!
Countdown To Census Night
Did you know Census Night is on Tuesday, August 11?
Smithfield Feedlot Sold
The massive Smithfield Feedlot, near Proston, has been sold for an undisclosed sum.
