KCCG Meets With State Government
The KCCG met with Mines Minister Anthony Lynham last week to share concerns about coal mining
‘Partners’ Begins A New Era
The official opening of South Burnett CTC’s “Partners In Foster Care” building in Wondai – and helping to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the service – were some of South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s last official duties this week.
KCCI Farewells Mayor Kratzmann
The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) and the Queensland Ambulance Service hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce’s March meet’n’greet.
Coal Mine Fight Spreads
Yarraman resident Ben Rankin as launched an online petition to fight Moreton Resources’ plans for a coal mine near Kingaroy.
First Flight To Melbourne Takes Off
The first commercial flight from Wellcamp Airport to Melbourne took off on Monday morning
New Contract Rules Threaten Truckies
A Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal order which threatens the viability of many truck owner-operators and contractors should be delayed, Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said on Monday.
Moreton Resources Unveils Mine Partner
Macmahon has been selected by Moreton Resources as its preferred partner for its proposed coal mine
Meetings To Discuss Mine
A public meeting will be held in Blackbutt Memorial Hall from 5:30pm on Wednesday night to discuss Moreton Resources’ proposed Coolabunia coal mine.
QAS To Host Meet’n’Greet
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be held at the Kingaroy Ambulance Station on the corner of Kent and Albert streets.
Moreton Plans To
Start Seeking Permits
Moreton Resources is beginning the long process of getting permits and approvals for its proposed coal mine
SBcare Celebrates New Extension
A big crowd turned out on Wednesday morning for the official opening of SBcare’s $238,000 extension to its Kingaroy building.
Union Condemns APN Sell-Off
The union that represents Australian journalists has condemned APN News & Media for its decision to sell its Australian Regional Media arm.
Moreton’s Coal ‘Too Expensive’
Stanwell has rejected suggestions that coal from Moreton Resources’ proposed mine would be cheaper
Dick Smith Store To Close
Time has run out for Kingaroy’s Dick Smith store, with receivers Ferrier Hodgson announcing on Thursday that all the chain’s shops will close sometime over the next two months.
APN Puts Regional Papers Up For Sale
Australian Regional Media (ARM) – owners of the South Burnett Times and Central & North Burnett Times – is up for sale after parent company APN News & Media announced on Thursday it wants to offload its regional publishing business.
Donut King Wins Coffee Shop Award
You may have always thought your local coffee shop was the best, but there’s a new barista king in town
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.
