Wind Farm Committee To Meet
AGL Energy – the company behind the proposed Coopers Gap wind farm – has invited local residents to attend a meeting of the Community Consultative Committee in Bell on Thursday afternoon.
Energy Board Named
The State Government has announced the inaugural Directors for Energy Queensland, the corporation which will spring into existence on Friday (June 30) from the merger of Ergon Energy and Energex.
Drug Companies Sign Contracts
Multinational pharmaceutical giants Sanofi and Boehringer Ingelheim announced on Monday they have signed contracts, a significant milestone towards the planned “swap” of their animal health and consumer health care arms.
Mayor’s Budget Speech
The full-text of Mayor Keith Campbell’s address to the special Budget Meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday morning:
Ombudsman Rips Into Woolies’ Contractors
Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James has released the findings of an inquiry into the procurement of trolley collection services by Woolworths Ltd, and it’s not good news for the supermarket giant or some of its contractors.
KCCG Welcomes Federal Mine Decision
The KCCG has welcomed last week’s ruling that the proposed Kingaroy coal mine will be a “controlled action”
LNP Unveils Plan To
Boost Apprenticeships
The LNP will create up to 20,000 jobs for young Queenslanders if it wins back government at the next State election, including jobs for South Burnett youth.
Resource Sector Keeps Local
Accommodation Operators Afloat
Workers taking part in shutdowns and other operational works at the Tarong Power Stations are keeping most of the region’s accommodation operators afloat at the moment.
Coal Mine Requires Federal Approval
The Federal Government has ruled Moreton Resources’ proposed Kingaroy coal mine is a “controlled action”
Students Profit From Business Experience
A bunch of Kingaroy State High School students now know a lot more about running a small business – and a fair bit about manufacturing and marketing coffee machines – after completing a three-day ECOMAN Program this week.
Huston’s Wins Excellence Award
Huston Nissan in Kingaroy has been presented with a Dealer Excellence Award
Moreton Looks For Silver Lining
Moreton Resources has bought mineral exploration permits for silver at Texas in southern Queensland
Murdoch Buys APN Newspapers
News Corp Ltd has signed a $36.6 million deal – subject to shareholder and Australian Competition and Consumer Commission approval – to buy APN News & Media’s regional newspapers.
Team Effort Pays Off In Spain
The John Dundas Holden dealership in Kingaroy is sporting a new trophy thanks to a top team effort
NaTDA Merges With Chamber Of Commerce
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association has merged with the former Nanango Chamber Of Commerce.
Voting On NBN: ALP Candidate
ALP Wide Bay candidate Lucy Stanton says that when Murgon and Goomeri residents vote at the upcoming Federal Election, they’ll actually be voting on their digital futures.
Courses To Improve Customer Service
South Burnett Directions has organised another series of workshops in conjunction with TAFE South West to help improve customer service in the South Burnett.
Proteco Parties With Pizzas
Proteco marked the completion of the first phase of their new oil refinery with an on-site pizza party
Joinery Hosts Business Evening
Kingaroy Joinery hosted the latest Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce Meet’n’Greet recently at their showroom
Incentives For Regional Employers
A new State Government employment program announced in Tuesday’s State Budget will offer regional employers $10,000 to $15,000 to take on new staff and keep them employed for 12 months
