Ergon Wins International Award
Special technology developed by Ergon Energy that creates a “virtual” version of the real world has won a prestigious international prize.
China Free Trade Deal
‘Opportunity For Region’
The Federal Government’s free trade deals may open up business opportunities for the South Burnett
Trade Deal ‘Sad Day For Australia’
The Electrical Trades Union has accused the Federal Government of selling out the future of Australian workers in the Australia-China Free Trade Agreement signed on Wednesday afternoon.
Small Gifts Open Up A Big World
Sixteen old computers aren’t worth much to South Burnett CTC but to Brisbane man Graham Pampling, they will help to open up a world of possibilities for his students.
MP Attacks Union’s ‘Xenophobic Campaign’
Member for Flynn Ken O’Dowd has slammed opponents of the Australia-China free trade agreement
Suppliers Urged To Register With Council
Local firms wishing to do business with Toowoomba Regional Council have been urged to register their relevant details in readiness for the new financial year.
TAFE Launches Scholarship Program
TAFE Queensland launched Australia’s largest vocational education scholarship program on Monday.
Hands-On Look At Kindy
Kingaroy Kindergarten held an open day at its building in North Street on Saturday to allow parents and children to get a taste of kindy life.
Report Highlights Regional Pay Gap
Reducing the inequality of income distribution within and between Australian regions through new investment is pivotal to strengthening Australia’s economy, according to a report released on Sunday by the ALGA
Council Seeks Feedback
South Burnett Regional Council is calling on the community to review and provide feedback on its Draft Corporate Plan for 2014-18.
TAFE To Host Meet’n’Greet
Michele Berkhout, from TAFE Queensland South West, will be the guest speaker at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next Meet’n’Greet.
No Compo For Traders
A suggestion that businesses in Markwell Street, Kingaroy, be compensated for lost business due to road repairs would set a dangerous precedent if agreed upon, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said on Tuesday.
Date Set For Forum
The 2015 Wide Bay Burnett Regional Economic Development Growth Forum will be held in Maryborough in November.
ADSL ‘Back To Normal’
Telstra ADSL customers in Kingaroy suffered intermittent losses of internet services on Friday, starting from about 1:30am overnight.
Tourists Hit The Roads
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says a report released recently by the Department of Tourism shows an increase in drive tourism In Queensland during 2014 – including an almost 5 per cent rise for the Southern Queensland Country region.
Invitation To Small Business
Queensland businesses have been invited to nominate representatives to sit on the Queensland Small Business Advisory Council.
Memerambi Estate
Fix Gets Green Light
The SBRC will spend $2.1 million to install missing roads and drainage on the Memerambi Estate
Ergon To Test Home Battery Technology
Panasonic Australia today announced a pilot project with Ergon Energy to test new battery technology in selected solar-powered homes in Queensland
School Pays Off For Marcia
Marcia Carlo loves going to work at Cherbourg; the UsMob Radio receptionist recently received her Certificate III in Business Administration
Free Camping Area Pays Off
Sprucing up the formerly run-down Murgon Caravan Park and converting it into a free 48-hour camping ground appears to have paid off for the South Burnett Regional Council and Murgon’s businesses.
