Truck Tribunal Crashes And Burns
The controversial Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal – whose pay order caused heartache over the past few months to owner-driver truckies – will wink out of existence on Thursday.
Roads, Economic Growth Are Top Priorities
The top five areas the South Burnett Regional Council will focus on in this term are roads, economic development, water security, value for money and communication and engagement with the community.
Coal Dust Reforms ‘A Priority’
Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said on Wednesday coal dust reforms were “a government priority” to protect the health and safety of coal miners.
Derek To Host Next Meet’n’Greet
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be hosted by local business, South Burnett Garage Doors.
Bureau Seeking Census Takers
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will soon begin hiring casual staff for the 2016 Census
Moreton Takes Mining
Plan Out To The People
Moreton Resources’ CEO Jason Elks has been holding small meetings across the South Burnett over the past six weeks in a bid to win over South Burnett residents towards his company’s coal mine proposal.
LNP Calls For UCG ‘Transparency’
The Opposition has called on the State Government to “honour its commitment to full transparency” and release the evidence it used to determine Underground Coal Gasification should be immediately banned.
UCG To Be Banned In Queensland
The State Government has moved to ban underground coal gasification in Queensland because of its environmental impact.
LNP Promises To Reinstate
Royalties For Regions Fund
The LNP has promised to reinstate an “enhanced” version of its Royalties For Regions fund – the program which funded more than $20 million of infrastructure in the South Burnett – if it is successful at the next State election.
Linc Appoints Administrators
Troubled UCG company Linc Energy announced on Friday that it has appointed administrators to determine the future of the company.
CTP Set To Rise On July 1
The cost of registering a motor vehicle is set to rise between $60 and $76 a year from July 1.
Linc Landholders Plan Group Action
Landholders planning to seek damages from UCG operator Linc Energy will meet at Chinchilla RSL Club on Sunday afternoon (April 17).
Free Seminars On Tax
The Australian Taxation Office will be delivering two seminars for small business in Kingaroy at the end of next week.
Downer CFO Dies
Kevin Fletcher, the Chief Financial Officer of the Downer group, has died.
PM Promises To Scrap Tribunal
A Coalition Government would axe the controversial Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRT) if re-elected at the next Federal poll, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Sunday.
BGA Offering $1000 For New Slogan
Bean Growers Australia are looking for a new slogan to commemorate the United Nations declaring 2016 the International Year Of Pulses.
Gasfields Review Extends To Coal
A review of the Gasfields Commission will consider extending its work to coal and minerals
Heritage Funding Round Opens
Community groups have been invited to apply for support under the latest round of the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme.
Electricity Prices Set To Rise
Regional electricity customers will see their power bills rise by about $8 a year from July 1, according to a Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) draft determination.
KCCG Meets With State Government
The KCCG met with Mines Minister Anthony Lynham last week to share concerns about coal mining
