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.
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.
Mini-Visitor Information Centre For Dam
South Burnett Regional Council plans to set up a mini-Visitor Information Centre at Yallakool Tourist Park at Bjelke-Petersen Dam.
Business Awards To Return In 2017
The next South Burnett Business Awards will be held in 2017 and most likely hosted by Murgon
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.
Union Fears Asset Sales
‘Back On LNP Agenda’
The Electrical Trades Union believes the LNP Opposition has revived plans to privatise Queensland assets, including power stations such as Tarong and Tarong North.
Storms Trigger Widespread Blackouts
Thousands of South Burnett residents were without power for nearly three and a half hours on Friday after a string of storms passed through the region.
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
Energy Minister Mark Bailey must address community concerns over potential job cuts at Ergon Energy, according to the LNP.
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
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 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
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.
