Council Approves Retirement Village
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the go-ahead for the development of a 44 unit retirement village near Kingaroy’s CBD.
KCCI Pushes For Growth
Kingaroy businesses are keen to see more growth in the region.
WET Reforms ‘Could Be A Disaster’
Proposed reforms to the Wine Equalisation Tax announced in this year’s Federal Budget would be a disaster for South Burnett wine producers if they are allowed to go ahead, the South Burnett Wine Industry Association says.
Changes Come To Charity Shop
Kingaroy’s former Pathway 2 Hope charity shop is now under new management and has a new name.
Wind Farm Burden Lifted From Councils
A new planning code for wind farms could speed up approvals for AGL’s proposed venture at Coopers Gap
MP ‘Will Be Held To Promises’
The Murgon Business and Development Association intends to hold new Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien to his promises.
South Burnett Unemployment Drops 26pc
The South Burnett has had a 26 per cent decrease in unemployment over the past 15 months.
Beware Of Blowers Selling Fake Ads
South Burnett businesses have been warned to beware of scammers seeking advertising on behalf of magazines purportedly helping not-for-profit groups.
Downer Extends Meandu Mine Contract
Downer EDI Limited has signed a two-year extension to provide mining services at Meandu Mine
Mayor Wants Action On Inland Rail
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio is calling for an end to speculation about changes to Australian Rail Track Corporation’s (ARTC) proposed alignment for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line.
Council To Investigate Irrigation
The South Burnett Regional Council will undertake a research project to assess the potential economic benefits of introducing more irrigation into the region.
KCCG Plans Second Forum
The KCCG is seeking donations so it can hold another anti-coal mine forum in Kingaroy
Meet’n’Greet At Cinema
Kingaroy Satellite Cinema will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Red Earth Unveils $1m Dream
The Red Earth Community Foundation South Burnett has set itself a target of raising $1 million to help future-proof the South Burnett.
Instant Garden … Just Add Water
Cherbourg’s new Winifred Fisher Indigenous Knowledge Centre – which will be officially opened on Monday – is sporting a new garden thanks to Boehringer Ingelheim.
Pursers Opens Travel Agency
The Dascombe family’s latest business venture in Murgon – a full travel agency – got off to a sizzling start on Thursday.
Wind Farm Meeting Draws A Crowd
AGL will sponsor a four-day tour in August of its Macarthur and Oaklands Hill wind farms in Victoria for 30 locals who live near the site of its proposed Coopers Gap wind farm.
New Regional Jobs Package Starts Friday
The State Government’s $100 million Back To Work regional jobs package will start this Friday (July 1).
Wind Farm Committee To Meet
AGL Energy – the company behind the proposed Coopers Gap wind farm – has invited local residents to attend a meeting of the Community Consultative Committee in Bell on Thursday afternoon.
Energy Board Named
The State Government has announced the inaugural Directors for Energy Queensland, the corporation which will spring into existence on Friday (June 30) from the merger of Ergon Energy and Energex.
