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.
Another Step For Moreton Resources
Moreton Resources’ plan to build an open cut coal mine near Kingaroy took another step forward on Thursday
What’s In It For The South Burnett?
Councillor Ros Heit was impressed with what she saw on a recent AGL-funded tour of two wind farms in Victoria, but fears anyone expecting a long-term economic boost from the $1 billion Coopers Gap project will be sadly mistaken.
Downer Extends A Safe Hand
Another 250 households in the South Burnett will be just a little bit safer soon thanks to Downer, operators of the Meandu Mine.
Union Claims Apprentices Under-Paid
The Electrical Trades Union has claimed as many as 1000 electrical apprentices around Queensland employed by group training organisations could be being under-paid by up to $4 an hour.
KCCG Demands Pre-Mining Health Tests
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group will demand the State Government carry out health tests on all Kingaroy residents if Moreton Resources proceed with plans to open a coal mine near the town.
Crowd Votes Down Mine … Again
South Burnett residents attending a forum organised by the Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group have again voted almost unanimously against Moreton Resources’ proposed coal mine near Coolabunia
Business Breakfast Gets Town Talking
Wondai may not have a Chamber of Commerce any more, but it may have the makings of one
Heritage Grants Support Community
Community banking will be helping to preserve Nanango’s historic buildings, improve conditions for school students and make life a little easier for a rural bush fire brigade this year.
Smithfield Celebrates 30th Birthday
Smithfield Cattle Company celebrated its 30th birthday with a gala dinner at the 2016 Brisbane Exhibition on Saturday night.
‘Back To Work’ Support
Available For Employers
Employment agency Sarina Russo hosted an open day in Kingaroy on Monday afternoon to allow local employers to find out more about the State Government’s new “Back To Work” scheme.
$13.5m Upgrade To Dam Power
Work has begun on a $13.5 million upgrade to Queensland’s only pumped storage hydroelectric plant, Wivenhoe Power Station.
Wind Farm Takes Another Step
AGL’s $500 million Coopers Gap wind farm project took another step forward on Friday with the release of terms of reference for its environmental impact statement.
Proteco Joins China Trade Trip
Proteco owner Josh Gadischke will be taking part in a ground-breaking trade mission to Shanghai in October.
Campaign Against WET Cuts Grows
The Winemakers’ Federation of Australia will launch a national campaign to oppose reductions in Wine Equalisation Tax rebates announced in this year’s Federal Budget.
Moreton Faces $8m Tax Bill
Moreton Resources – the mining company hoping to get approval for an open-cut coal mine near Kingaroy – has been hit with an $8.18 million bill from the tax office.
Fly Ash Contractor Under Fire … Again
Fly ash removal contractor Coal Reuse could be facing large fines for storing coal combustion products from the Tarong power stations without the proper approvals.
