Free Camping Ground Pays Off
The number of visitors using Murgon’s free 48 hour camping ground has continued to rise
Local Business Going For Export Glory
Kingaroy-based engineering company Access Innovations has been named as a finalist in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards
Townsville Flights To Start Soon
Direct flights from Wellcamp Airport to Townsville will begin on Monday, November 28.
Businesses Told To Stop
Trading With Coal Reuse
Coal Reuse has officially stopped trading, with liquidators advising businesses on Thursday to immediately “cease any and all trade with and services to the company”.
Energy Queensland CEO Named
Former Origin Energy general manager David Smales has been appointed CEO of the new merged power distribution body, Energy Queensland.
MP Showcases Local
Produce In Hong Kong
Wine from South Burnett producer Clovely Estate was featured at a special Queensland Government networking event in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
Fly Ash Firm In Liquidation
Troubled Tarong fly ash contractor Coal Reuse has been placed in liquidation, leaving a trail of creditors in its wake who could be owed as much as $1.2 million.
Ambulance Station To Be Upgraded
Kingaroy Ambulance Station will soon be upgraded to a 24 hour a day, seven days a week service
Helping Hand For CROSB Crew
SupaIGA in Kingaroy have thrown their weight behind a Relay For Life team who are usually kept busy helping others.
Council To Hold Special Meeting
A Special Meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council has been called for next Wednesday (September 7) at the Council Chambers in Glendon Street, Kingaroy.
WH&S Targets Truck Safety
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has organised a free webinar for employers in a bid to cut the number of workers being killed while working near heavy vehicles.
SB Directions To Host Meet ‘n’ Greet
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be hosted by South Burnett Directions, the region’s peak economic and tourism development organisation.
QFF Urges Farmers To
Fill In Backpacker Survey
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) is encouraging farmers to have their say on the Federal Government’s “Backpacker Tax” Review.
Elks To Resign As Moreton CEO
Jason Elks – the face of Moreton Resources for most South Burnett residents – wants to quit
Councillors Send A Message To Canberra
South Burnett councillors and senior staff have enjoyed an opportunity to “bend some ears in Canberra”
AGL Submits Coopers Gap EIS
AGL has submitted its draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm project
Good News For Wide Bay
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien had some good news on Monday for communities along the Wide Bay Highway.
Graduates On The Right Track
Another 10 trainees have graduated from South Burnett CTC’s Community Work Skills Project working on the South Burnett Rail Trail project.
Shareholders To Vote On Deal
APN shareholders will meet next month to decide whether to accept the $36.6 million offer from News Corp to purchase its chain of regional newspapers.
Still Time To Complete Census
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is reminding residents there’s still time to take part in the 2016 Census.
