$3.2m Expansion Hits New Heights
The commissioning of Proteco’s new $3.2 million specialist edible oil refinery in Kingaroy began this week after two years of construction and three years of planning.
Wind Farm Terms Being Drafted
Terms of reference for an Environmental Impact Statement for the Coopers Gap wind farm are being drafted
Coal Reuse ‘Sympathises’
Coal Reuse says “restructuring and refinancing” of the business is on track to be completed by June 30
DEHP Investigates Fly Ash Claims
The State Government is investigating claims about fly ash from the Tarong power stations
Agency Opens In Murgon
The “official” opening of Murgon’s Bendigo Bank agency – located inside Struddy’s Sports – occurred last week with much fanfare.
ACCC Seeks Heavier Fine
Against Fly Ash Contractor
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has appealed against the leniency of $17.1 million fine against Cement Australia Pty Ltd and related companies for breaches of the Trade Practices Act.
Dob In A Bad Employer
Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James has appealed to the general community for help in combatting the exploitation of workers by rogue employers.
Application To Wind Up Coal Reuse
A family-owned Blackbutt business claims it is owed about $86,000 by fly ash removal company Coal Reuse
Local Residents Named As Finalists
Huston Nissan mechanic Thomas Hunt is a regional finalist in this year’s Queensland Training Awards
Merger To Form ‘Energy Queensland’
The new electricity business formed from the merger of the two government-owned corporations Ergon Energy and Energex will be known as “Energy Queensland”.
Nanango To Get Security Cameras
Nanango’s CBD will get round-the-clock closed circuit TV coverage after Heritage Nanango Community Funding Ltd received an $80,000 grant for the project.
Electricity Price Rise Worse Than Forecast
Electricity prices will rise by an average 2.8 per cent for residential consumers and 11.2 per cent for small businesses on July 1
Markets Change Venue
Kingaroy’s Makers, Bakers & Growers Market is on the move.
Joinery To Host Meet’n’Greet
Kingaroy Joinery will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Everything That Opens And Shuts
South Burnett Garage Doors hosted the April meet’n’greet organised by the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Unique ‘Shop Local’ Project Unveiled
An ambitious project to encourage South Burnett shoppers to “shop local” was launched at a series of business breakfasts across the region last week.
Moreton Re-Issues Update
In response to a query from the exchange, would-be miner Moreton Resources withdrew a document on Monday which it had submitted to the ASX on May 18.
Linc To Be Liquidated
Underground coal gasification company Linc Energy has been placed into liquidation.
TV Channels Complete Swap
WIN Network has signed a deal with Ten Network to stream its content after being dumped by Nine
No Change In Supermarket Plans
The SBRC has a contract with the Blackbutt supermarket developer, and has no intention of breaking it
