Moreton Faces $8m Tax Bill
Moreton Resources – the mining company hoping to get approval for an open-cut coal mine near Kingaroy – has been hit with an $8.18 million bill from the tax office.
Fly Ash Contractor Under Fire … Again
Fly ash removal contractor Coal Reuse could be facing large fines for storing coal combustion products from the Tarong power stations without the proper approvals.
Office of Small Business Aims To Help
The State Government has opened an Office Of Small Business to help Queensland’s small businesses become more competitive.
Local Business Has Another Win
A family-owned Goomeri business has won a prestigious Queensland award for the second year in a row.
NaTDA Plans Rewards Seminar
Nanango businesses concerned South Burnett Rewards could have a negative impact on the town’s Mardi Gras Dollars promotion should put those fears aside.
Cherbourg Council Applies
To Upgrade Recycling Plant
An upgrade to Cherbourg’s recycling facility is one of 63 projects shortlisted by the State Government for funding under Round 2 of the Building our Regions program.
Container Deposit
Scheme Starts In 2018
The State Government will introduce a container deposit scheme in 2018 to reduce litter and expand recycling
South Burnett Draws A Crowd
The South Burnett drew a lot of favourable attention at this year’s Regional Flavours in Brisbane
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
