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Conference Looks At Growing Small Towns

Conference Looks At Growing Small Towns

The problems of how to create growth in small towns, how to cope with change and how to turn disadvantage to advantage will be three of the themes of a special conference being held in Mundubbera on Friday, March 21.

$550,000 Tourism Campaign ‘Biggest Ever’

$550,000 Tourism Campaign ‘Biggest Ever’

The change of seasons will be the focus of a new $550,000 tourism marketing campaign designed to showcase Southern Queensland Country (SQC).

Stanwell Chairman, 77, Dies

Stanwell Chairman, 77, Dies

Stanwell chairman and former Queensland Senator Warwick Parer, AM, died on Friday night at the age of 77.

Tarong Restart Creates 50 Jobs

Tarong Restart Creates 50 Jobs

The restart of two units at Tarong Power Station will lead to 50 jobs being created at Meandu coal mine, Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce members heard on Wednesday night.

Minister Meets With
Building Industry Reps

Minister Meets With<br> Building Industry Reps

South Burnett builders and contractors had the opportunity this afternoon to get an update about the latest regulatory changes in the construction industry, directly from the MP responsible.

Jobseekers Urged To
Read The Fine Print

Jobseekers Urged To<br> Read The Fine Print

A local employment agency is urging job seekers to carefully investigate the long-term costs of apparently free training schemes.

Union Slams ‘Consultations’

Union Slams ‘Consultations’

The Electrical Trades Union has slammed Treasurer Tim Nicholls’ planned community consultations over State Government debt as a “tour de spin”.

Huge Trucks Head To Meandu

Huge Trucks Head To Meandu

Two more of Stanwell’s massive new Hitachi dump trucks have been hauled into the South Burnett

Almonds Hit New Heights

Almonds Hit New Heights

Kingaroy is known as the peanut capital of Australia, but the way things are looking at Proteco Gold, perhaps it should be adding almonds to the tourist signboards.

Turbine Rotor Heads Off For Repairs

Turbine Rotor Heads Off For Repairs

The restarting of Unit 4 at Tarong Power Station is one step closer following the removal of the cracked rotor and its transportation to NSW for repairs.

Minister To Meet Local Builders

Minister To Meet Local Builders

South Burnett builders and contractors will have the chance to meet the Tim Mander, the Minister for Housing and Public Works, in Nanango next week.

Call For Public Input On
New Land Access Rules

The State Government has released a discussion paper to gather public input on developing new rules about land access for resource companies.

New Travellers’ Guide Unveiled

New Travellers’ Guide Unveiled

Southern Queensland Country Tourism has launched its new travel guide for the region.

Conference To Discuss
‘State Of The Region’

Regional Development Australia (Wide Bay Burnett) will be hosting a “State of the Region” Conference in Hervey Bay next month.

Government Axes Some Solar Tariffs

Government Axes Some Solar Tariffs

The eight cent tariff paid to owners of PV Solar power systems owners by Energex and Ergon Energy will end on June 30, Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney said today.

Plans Taking Shape For Business Awards

Plans Taking Shape For Business Awards

One of South Burnett Directions’ initial projects – a regional Business Excellence Awards dinner – is a step closer with news today that a gala dinner is planned to be held in October.

Anti-Mining Group Releases Acland Report

Anti-Mining Group Releases Acland Report

A report commissioned by anti-coal mining group, the Oakey Coal Action Alliance, highlights alleged benefits if the expansion of the Acland mine does not proceed.

Toasting A New Location

Toasting A New Location

Kingaroy business people turned out in force on Friday night to toast the re-opening of TASTE South Burnett in a new location.

State Looks At Limiting
Objections To New Mines

State Looks At Limiting<br> Objections To New Mines

Anti-CSG group Lock the Gate claims the State Government is curbing “democratic rights” by trying to limit objections to mines to affected landholders only.