Ergon Grants Now Open
Applications are now open for Ergon Energy’s Community Fund with grants between $200 and $5000 available for individual organisations.
Moreton Resources Splits
Off South Burnett Holdings
Moreton Resources – the re-named Cougar Energy – has unveiled a new company structure which will place all its South Burnett holdings in a new 100 per cent-owned subsidiary company.
Hope Dairies Officially ‘On Hold’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has confirmed the Hope Dairies project in the South Burnett is “on hold”.
Ipswich Mayor Special Guest
Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale will be the guest speaker at the next South Burnett Mayor’s Community Charity breakfast.
Ergon Looking For Apprentices
Ergon Energy has begun its search for apprentices to start work in 2016.
Helping Hand From Heritage
Life-saving defibrillator devices were given to 11 South Burnett organisations as part of $409,000 in funding grants announced by the Heritage Nanango Community Branch at the weekend.
Blackbutt Gets Its Supermarket
A new supermarket could open on the current site of the Blackbutt Memorial Hall by as early as December next year.
Nominations Open For
2015 Business Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2015 South Burnett Business Excellence Awards.
$1m Upgrade Planned For RSL Club
Kingaroy RSL will begin a six-month, $1 million upgrade of its Tobruk Room if members approve the project at a special meeting later this month.
Plan To Address Skills
Gap In Rural Workforce
The State Government today unveiled plans for a Rural Jobs and Skills Alliance (RJSA) to address seasonal shortages of skilled labour on farms.
New CEO at QRAA
A new CEO will take over reins at the QRAA on August 10.
They’re The Best In Queensland!
A family-based Goomeri business has won a prestigious Queensland award for designing and installing a large LPG system at a cotton gin in Emerald.
Unions Rally Against China Deal
Hundreds of unionists gathered in Brisbane on Monday to protest against what they describe as “anti-worker” elements of the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement.
Bendigo Kicks In To Help
Community groups from Goomeri to Goombungee received more than $34,000 in grants and sponsorship from the Bendigo Bank on Wednesday night to fund local community projects.
Pig Producers Welcome New Labels
Australian pork producers have welcomed new Australian food labels unveiled by the Federal Government earlier this week.
State Explores Cash For Cans Scheme
The State Government is considering introducing a deposit scheme on cans and bottles, and restricting single-use plastic bags as part of a raft of environmental measures.
Blackbutt Home Wins Two Awards
A Blackbutt home has won two prestigious awards from the Queensland Master Builders
QRAA At AgForce Conference
QRAA Client Liaison Officers Kate Dunk, Bill Fletcher and Tony Koch will be attending the AgForce State Conference (Southern) in Toowoomba on July 30-31.
Why I Want To Be Mayor
Kingaroy businessman Michael Brown this week put up his hand to run for South Burnett mayor… partly out of frustration that he believes his plan for the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital has been ignored by Council, and partly because he says he could do a better job.
RACQ Calls For Driver Re-Testing
The RACQ is calling for all drivers to undergo mandatory re-testing when they renew their licences.
