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Would-Be Mayors Go Head-To-Head

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

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.

Pre-Packed Lettuce In Recall

Pre-Packed Lettuce In Recall

Queensland Health has issued an alert about pre-packed lettuce products – including baby spinach, baby rocket, cos and kale – grown and distributed by Victorian-based company Tripod Farmers.

Hay … Can You Help Out?

Hay … Can You Help Out?

Fundraising has already begun for a second Burrumbuttock Hay Run to western Queensland … and the South Burnett is again heavily involved.

Mayoral Candidates At KCCI Forum

Mayoral Candidates At KCCI Forum

The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be held at “The Nest”, the nightclub area at the Commercial Hotel in Kingaroy.

LNP Backs Union’s Campaign Over Jobs

LNP Backs Union’s Campaign Over Jobs

Energy Minister Mark Bailey must address community concerns over potential job cuts at Ergon Energy, according to the LNP.

Public Forum To Discuss Mine

Public Forum To Discuss Mine

Almost 100 people donated a total of $1000 at the Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday night to fund a public information forum about the proposed Moreton Resources coal mine.

Have Your Say On Food Labels

Have Your Say On Food Labels

Queenslanders are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to food labelling standards aimed at providing clear “country-of-origin” details.

Ergon Workers Walk Out

Ergon Workers Walk Out

Ergon electricians and linesmen based in Bundaberg walked off the job on Wednesday claiming the company plans to axe frontline jobs in the Fraser Burnett region.

Truss Suggests ABC
Provide Regional TV

Truss Suggests ABC<br> Provide Regional TV

Acting Prime Minister – and Member for Wide Bay – Warren Truss has suggested the ABC should start providing regional TV services as well as radio broadcasts as part of a shake-up to media ownership regulations.

Holden Grants Open For Sporting Groups

Holden Grants Open For Sporting Groups

South Burnett sporting clubs are being urged to apply for a share in $250,000 in grants from the Holden Home Ground Advantage program.

More Delays Likely Over Hospital

More Delays Likely Over Hospital

Ratepayers hoping for a speedy resolution to the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital at the special Council meeting called for Thursday look set to be disappointed.

Lynda’s Big Day Raises $4600

Lynda’s Big Day Raises $4600

The “Day For Lynda” on Sunday has raised more than $4600 and proved once again how well-loved the late Lynda Geiger was in the Kingaroy community.

Local Mechanics Take On The Best

Local Mechanics Take On The Best

Hot on the heels of proving that he’s the best Mitsubishi mechanic in Queensland, Carlos Dominiak has demonstrated he’s also a dab hand at Holdens.

RSPCA Offers To Redeem Vouchers

RSPCA Offers To Redeem Vouchers

RSPCA Queensland has stepped in to help ease the pain of anyone left holding Dick Smith vouchers following the appointment of receivers to the chain last week.