Council Election Forums Planned
Three of the region’s peak business and community organisations will be holding community forums next month so members of the public can meet candidates for the 2016 Council elections in person.
Funding For ‘Missing Link’
Years of campaigning by local enthusiasts has paid off with the State Government confirming on Tuesday it has approved funding to complete the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail between Toogoolawah and Moore.
MBDA President Says Tide Is Turning
The Murgon Business and Development Association’s (MBDA) confidence that bleak business conditions at the start of 2015 would improve appears to have been well-founded.
‘We Don’t Know How Lucky We Are’
A record-breaking hay convoy to drought-stricken farmers in western Queensland had a South Burnett flavour at the weekend … with local businesses supporting the run, local drivers taking part, and local cooks baking up some tasty treats to also head out west.
Low Rate Loans For Farmers
QRAA Chief Executive Officer Cameron MacMillan has announced low interest rates for the State Government’s Sustainability and First Start Loans for primary producers.
Hoverboards Causing More Headaches
Hoverboards may have been Santa’s gift of choice this year but the “Back To The Future”-inspired craft are prompting warnings from safety officials.
Stanwell Still Says ‘No’
Stanwell Corporation, the owner of the Tarong power stations and the adjacent Meandu coal mine, has responded to Monday’s release of a pre-feasibility study by Moreton Resources.
Burgers Raise $2868
South Burnett residents dug deep for this year’s McHappy Day raising $2868 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Moreton Releases
Mine Study Results
Moreton Resources says Queensland could save between $2 billion and $3 billion with its proposed mine
Red Earth Looks Back On 2015
Board members and friends of the Red Earth Community Foundation (RECF) met in Kingaroy on Wednesday night for the organisation’s AGM and to discuss its recent achievements.
Chinese Business Delegation Visits
A group of five business people from the city of Jinan in eastern China visited the South Burnett on Wednesday as guests of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Unions Welcome Electricity Merger
The merger of Ergon Energy and Energex has been welcomed by unions after a pledge by the State Government that despite a predicted 360 job losses there will be no forced redundancies.
Boehringer Plans Business Swap
It was too early to comment on the local implications of a proposal by Boehringer Ingelheim to “swap” its consumer healthcare business for an animal health business, a company spokesman said on Tuesday night.
Council Partners With
CTC In Win For Wondai
Three empty and semi-derelict shops in Wondai have enjoyed a $150,000 makeover and put back into use
Shops Volunteer To Fill The Gap
UnitingCare is hoping Christmas shoppers in Kingaroy will again help them spread festive cheer to local families who are doing it tough – and this year there’s two stores where gifts can be bought and dropped into the special bins.
Moreton Resources Eyes Rail Link
Moreton Resources could consider exporting coal from its proposed Coolabunia coal mine via rail.
Nominate A Mobile ‘Black Spot’
Nominations for Round 2 of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program close on December 31.
Kingaroy Success For LNP
The recent LNP State Council meeting in Kingaroy has been hailed a success, with local accommodation booked out and positive feedback received by organisers.
Atlas Gets A Younger Brother
Did you spot a very large load trundling through the streets of Blackbutt and Yarraman on Thursday morning?
Golden Wattle Brings Mobile Services
The Federal Government’s Mobile Service Centre truck will be visiting the region next week to help South Burnett residents in outlying areas access information about government services.
