First Flight To Melbourne Takes Off
The first commercial flight from Wellcamp Airport to Melbourne took off on Monday morning
New Contract Rules Threaten Truckies
A Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal order which threatens the viability of many truck owner-operators and contractors should be delayed, Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said on Monday.
Moreton Resources Unveils Mine Partner
Macmahon has been selected by Moreton Resources as its preferred partner for its proposed coal mine
Meetings To Discuss Mine
A public meeting will be held in Blackbutt Memorial Hall from 5:30pm on Wednesday night to discuss Moreton Resources’ proposed Coolabunia coal mine.
QAS To Host Meet’n’Greet
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be held at the Kingaroy Ambulance Station on the corner of Kent and Albert streets.
Moreton Plans To
Start Seeking Permits
Moreton Resources is beginning the long process of getting permits and approvals for its proposed coal mine
SBcare Celebrates New Extension
A big crowd turned out on Wednesday morning for the official opening of SBcare’s $238,000 extension to its Kingaroy building.
Union Condemns APN Sell-Off
The union that represents Australian journalists has condemned APN News & Media for its decision to sell its Australian Regional Media arm.
Moreton’s Coal ‘Too Expensive’
Stanwell has rejected suggestions that coal from Moreton Resources’ proposed mine would be cheaper
Dick Smith Store To Close
Time has run out for Kingaroy’s Dick Smith store, with receivers Ferrier Hodgson announcing on Thursday that all the chain’s shops will close sometime over the next two months.
APN Puts Regional Papers Up For Sale
Australian Regional Media (ARM) – owners of the South Burnett Times and Central & North Burnett Times – is up for sale after parent company APN News & Media announced on Thursday it wants to offload its regional publishing business.
Donut King Wins Coffee Shop Award
You may have always thought your local coffee shop was the best, but there’s a new barista king in town
Keogh To Head Ag Issues At ACCC
Australian Farm Institute executive director Mick Keogh has been appointed the inaugural Agricultural Commissioner at the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Business Confidence Survey Launched
South Burnett Directions has launched an online survey to find out how confident the region’s businesses are right now, and what direction they expect their business will take over the next six months.
Burst Water Main Causes Chaos
A burst water main in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning emptied the Fisher Street reservoir
Russell Downs Tools After 47 Years
A special get-together was held on Saturday afternoon to mark the end of a 47-year career.
Tourism Board Welcomes New Member
Southern Queensland Country Tourism (SQCT) announced on Tuesday it has appointed Mrs Joanne Berry of Kingsley Grove Estate as a new board director to represent South Burnett tourism industry operators.
Change Of Roles At Murgon Dental
There has been a change of roles – and a name change – at Murgon Dental.
Would-Be Mayors Go Head-To-Head
South Burnett residents had their first chance to size up the candidates running for Mayor on Monday night at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s special Mayoral Forum.
Public Meeting To Discuss Coal Mine
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group will be holding a public meeting at Kingaroy Town Hall at 7:00pm on Tuesday to discuss a proposed new open cut coal mine on the outskirts of Kingaroy.
