Tourism Numbers Rise 11.3pc
New research released by Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) today estimates there has been an 11.3 per cent rise in domestic tourism across the Southern Queensland Country region in the year ending March 2015.
New Faces Are Old Hands
The Federal Government’s shake-up of unemployment contracts – which saw two jobs agencies close their doors on June 30 in the South Burnett – has had its flipside with the opening of four new shopfronts on Wednesday.
Bank Says Lift In
Productivity ‘Critical’
Agribusiness bank Rabobank has called for a lift in productivity on Australian farms, both to raise farmers’ incomes and to ensure Australian agriculture remains globally competitive.
Tourism Association May Wind Up Soon
The South Burnett Tourism Association (SBTA) may close down in a fortnight, leaving the region’s tourist operators without a voice in the way the region is promoted to potential visitors in the future.
Tax Scammers Target Kingaroy
Residents have been warned to be wary of telephone callers claiming to be from the Australian Taxation Office
ABC Local Now Streaming
ABC Southern Queensland today began streaming “live” on the internet as part of a beta trial.
1300 Objectors To Mine Expansion
More than 1300 people have objected to the proposed expansion of New Hope’s Acland mine, according to the Lock The Gate Alliance.
MP ‘Deserves Thanks’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has praised her Federal counterpart for securing millions of dollars in funding through the Mobile Black Spot Program to improve mobile phone coverage across the South Burnett.
One Door Closes, Others Open For CTC
South Burnett CTC is alive and well, despite the closure of its Employment Services operations on Tuesday.
Universe Opens Up In Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Observatory has formally opened its doors to the public after its long move from Maidenwell
BIEDO ‘Feeling Optimistic’
BIEDO CEO Carmel Summers said today she was optimistic the economic development organisation would access funding to continue its work in the North and South Burnett areas.
Axe Hangs Over BIEDO
BIEDO is at risk of closing by the end of the year if more funding cannot be located.
Tower ‘Likely’ On Forest Site
It is looking more and more likely that NBNCo’s Tingoora tower will be built on the original proposed site south of the town, rather than at the controversial Swartz’s Road location.
RACQ Targets Bullbars
The RACQ today attacked car industry promotional statements that could be interpreted as suggesting bull bars were “fashion accessories”.
Last Days At Foodworks
Competition from other supermarkets has been blamed for the imminent closure of Kingaroy Foodworks
Town Bus Service To End
Kingaroy’s town bus service, operated by Purser’s Coaches, will stop on Friday, July 3
Mayor Defends Nanango
A report by accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) which claims Nanango has experienced the sharpest drop in economic output of any town or region in Australia has been questioned by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann.
Builder Signs Up For Heritage Lodge
South Burnett CTC’s Heritage Lodge accommodation project in Nanango is one step closer following the signing of a building contract last week.
TAFE ‘Poised For Growth’
Kingaroy’s TAFE College has undergone major changes over the past two years following the merger of SQIT with the Bremer TAFE to form TAFE Queensland South West, Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) members heard on Monday night.
NBN Rolls Into Nanango, Cherbourg
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says 668 premises in the Nanango area can now get superfast broadband as NBN Co has activated its fixed wireless network in the Nanango area.
