Meet’n’Greet Next Monday
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next Meet’n’Greet will be held next Monday (May 11).
Alert On Dangerous
Electrical Cables
The ACCC is concerned there are many people who have dangerous electrical cables installed
Rail Trail Meetings Begin Next Week
The SBRC will hold a series of public consultation meetings next week about the Kingaroy-Murgon Rail Trail.
New Faces On The Range
The South Burnett’s most iconic restaurant has re-opened its doors after being closed for several months for renovations.
ETU Campaigns
Against Workplace Deaths
The Electrical Trades Union has called for stronger measures to prevent further workplace deaths in Australia.
Trade Delegation To China?
A South Burnett trade mission to China may be on the cards to seek export opportunities.and investment
$80m Abattoir, Milk Plant Plan
Construction company FK Gardner & Sons has applied to Toowoomba Regional Council for permission to build an $80 million abattoir and milk processing plant near Toowoomba.
Australia Post Signs Up Westpac
Queensland LNP Senator Barry O’Sullivan has welcomed today’s announcement by Westpac that its banking services will soon be available at many rural and regional post offices in Queensland.
Building A Culture Of Success
Murgon businessman Jim Adcock was raised in the Gulf but has thrived in the South Burnett and his business Sellwood Constructions is also going from strength to strength.
Tender Accepted For Pool
A tender has been accepted for the Murgon Swimming Pool, the MBDA was told on Thursday night.
Free Facebook Workshop
Proston residents will have the opportunity next month to learn how to use social media to improve their business – but they had better book quickly as there are only 16 places at the workshop.
Frackman Coming To Kingaroy
The award-winning – and controversial – anti-CSG movie “Frackman” will be screening at The Satellite Cinema in Kingaroy on May 11, if enough tickets are sold online beforehand.
Four Job Agencies To Open Local Offices
Four job agencies will open 11 new employment offices in the South Burnett from July 1
‘Past Its Use-By Date’
Kingaroy residents may be experiencing more blackouts than they should be.
Danni’s Dream Is Coming True
Kingaroy author Dannielle Wicks’ dream of becoming an internationally published writer is definitely not fading away … in fact, it’s becoming a firm reality.
Tarong Grant Kickstarts Expansion
A $50,000 grant from the Tarong Community Partnership Fund has kickstarted a major upgrade of SBcare’s Lakeview Friendship Centre in Kingaroy.
It’s Not All Doom And Gloom
The January election was “a disaster” for Queensland, South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann told members of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry at their April meet’n’greet, but he said there was “an end of the rainbow” in sight for the South Burnett if businesses worked together.
It’s A Buyer’s Market For Homes
Recent drops in property values – as recorded by State Government valuations – do have an upside … the Wide Bay-Burnett region is now considered a very attractive region in Australia for property buyers.
CTC ‘Bewildered’ By Tender Decision
South Burnett CTC will continue to offer Labour Hire services and host Work For The Dole programs
Greens Warn Against Free Trade Deal
Maranoa Greens spokesman Grant Newson has added a local voice to the growing opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).
