School Pays Off For Marcia
Marcia Carlo loves going to work at Cherbourg; the UsMob Radio receptionist recently received her Certificate III in Business Administration
Free Camping Area Pays Off
Sprucing up the formerly run-down Murgon Caravan Park and converting it into a free 48-hour camping ground appears to have paid off for the South Burnett Regional Council and Murgon’s businesses.
New Faces At Butcher Shop
The long-established Gotta Be Meat 108 Lamb Street, Murgon, has a new name and some new faces behind the counter
‘We’ll Keep Them Accountable’
Queensland Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg came to Kingaroy on Wednesday to explain the recent Federal Budget to local businesspeople … southburnett.com.au took the opportunity to speak to him for the first time since the change of State Government.
We’re Still Open … Don’t Forget Us!
Markwell Street business owners, faced with another delay in the roadwork outside their shops, want shoppers to know: “We are open for business!”
Locals Ready For Meaty Competition
Three of the South Burnett’s leading butchers are beefing up for a battle of bangers and burgers
State Asked To
Use Queensland Wine
The SBWIA will ask the State Government to use Queensland wines at all State Government functions
Bankers Warn Of Scam Calls
The Australian Bankers’ Association has repeated its warnings to the public not to respond to telephone surveys where the caller falsely claims to be from the ABA.
Local Buyer Snaps Up Orchard
An orchard at Kumbia which was marketed last year in a bundle with similar properties has been sold
Wondai Seeks A New ‘Voice’
Former Wondai Shire Mayor Percy Iszlaub is spearheading a push to create a new peak group to represent the interests of Wondai residents.
Andrew’s Planning A Little Jaunt
Goomeri resident Andrew Holden’s 200km “Ride To Conquer Cancer” is getting closer, so he has a “little” training ride planned for next week.
Redbacks Get A Home Ground Advantage
The Kingaroy Redbacks football club has big plans for its grounds in Oliver Bond Street, all thanks to Holden’s $5 million “Home Ground Advantage” grants program.
Hope Dairies Working On
Feasibility Of Milk Project
Hope Dairies is continuing to work on its feasibility study for its South Burnett project
Local Business ID Used By Scammers
South Burnett internet users should be very wary about opening unexpected invoices from businesses – even local companies – if you know you have not used their services recently.
Mayor Off To Brisbane For Hospital Talks
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be travelling to Brisbane on Wednesday for emergency talks over the fate of the South Burnett Private Hospital.
MPs Host Budget Info Session
Local small business people interested in the changes for small business in the recent Federal Budget have been invited to attend a free information session in Kingaroy organised by the Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.
$81m Lost In Online Scams
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s latest Targeting Scams Report, released today, shows that 91,637 Australians scam complaints were made to the ACCC last year, with more than $81 million reported lost.
New CEO At QFF
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has announced the appointment of a new CEO, Clare Murray, who will take over the reins of the organisation on May 27.
Local Wineries Win National Awards
Four South Burnett wine outlets have won six awards from Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine
Budget Views Split Down Party Lines
Local LNP members have welcomed Tuesday night’s Federal Budget, while the Labor State Government has been less than enthusiastic.
