$200,000 Boost For BIEDO
The Federal Government has provided $200,000 to keep BIEDO running, at least until June 2017
Enjoying Lessons For A Good Life
A bunch of Nanango State High School Year 9 students glammed up and enjoyed a posh five-course dinner recently … all part of their high school curriculum.
New Round Of
Rail Trail Meetings
Council will be holding meetings soon to discuss the Murgon to Kingaroy Rail Trail’s economic possibilities
No Fixed Line … Yet
Hopes that NBNCo may soon begin rolling out fixed line broadband services in the South Burnett appear to be premature.
KCCG Sees No Future For Mine
Landholders living and farming near a proposed coal mine near Kingaroy say they are still concerned despite their recent meeting with Moreton Resources CEO Jason Elks.
Clovely Wins Big At State Wine Awards
Brett Heading and Dr Susan Mercer have every reason to smile after the couple’s Clovely Estate winery won two major awards plus gold, silver and four bronze medals at the 32nd Annual Queensland Wine Awards.
Generous Sponsorship
To Light Up Christmas
This year’s South Burnett Community Christmas Light competition will have the richest prizes on record, thanks to the generous sponsorship of West Australian businesswoman Gina Rinehart who has been investing in the region.
Green Light For ‘Next Step’
Moreton Resources announced today it will be going ahead with the next step in its bid to turn part of its major South Burnett asset – MDL385 – into a working coal mine.
Hiring Begins For October Shutdown
Contractor UGL has begun hiring for Stanwell’s upcoming $100 million maintenance program at the Tarong and Tarong North power stations.
Rise In International Visitors
International visitor numbers to Southern Queensland Country have increased 5.6 per cent to 51,000 visitors, according to figures released today.
RACQ’s Guide To Safest Used Cars
The RACQ has released a list of what it says are the 50 safest secondhand cars on the market.
Copper Phone Network To Close
The arrival of the NBN in the South Burnett may mean faster broadband for residents but it will also mean the end of the copper wire network … and this will probably occur within the next five years.
TAFE Will Stay Even
If The Buildings Don’t …
TAFE is here to stay, local business people were assured last week, although some things may change
Nominations Invited
For Chairman’s Award
Southern Queensland Country Tourism has launched a new award for local tourism operators: the SQCT Chairman’s Award.
Mardi Gras Fun Rewards Shoppers
People who do their shopping in Nanango between October and December this year will be able to treat their family or friends to free rides, food and drinks on New Year’s Eve.
Warning To Suppliers To
Store Stock Feed Correctly
Animal Health Australia is reminding stockfeed suppliers they have a legal responsibility to ensure restricted animal material – such as bone meal and feather meal – does not contaminate cattle feed.
Moreton Board To
Consider ‘Next Step’
Moreton Resources will soon decide whether to proceed with the next stage of its Kingaroy coal mine project
Workshop Postponed
The South Burnett Directions workshop on “Human Resources” planned for this evening (August 25) at the Kingaroy TAFE campus has been postponed.
Big Makeover For Bucket
Nanango’s famous “Big Bucket” is sporting a new $5000 paint job, thanks to ESCO and Terry Mackrell
Going Casual For A Cause
Staff at Bendigo Bank branches in Blackbutt, Nanango and Yarraman will be dressing “Casual For A Cause” on Friday (August 21).
