New Bid To Stop Mine Work
The Oakey Coal Action Alliance has lodged a stay application in the Land Court against New Acland Coal, proponents of the Stage 3 coal mine expansion.
South Burnett Trainees Win Trophies
Two South Burnett finalists have brought home trophies from the Darling Downs and South West Region finals of the Queensland Training Awards, held on Friday night in Toowoomba.
Chief Economist To Share Insights
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is bringing a special guest speaker to the South Burnett next week to talk to local businesspeople.
Two Charged With Animal Cruelty
Two men have been charged after animal rights activists released drone footage allegedly shot over Swickers abattoir in Kingaroy last year.
Rhys Named Employee Of The Year
Rhys Cobbo – an employee at Cherbourg Council’s Containers For Change depot in Kingaroy – was presented with a prestigious “Change Maker” award in Brisbane on Thursday night.
Wind Farm Updates On Monday
RES – the company developing the proposed Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot – will be holding two more public information sessions next week.
Ergon Apprenticeships Open
Applications have now opened for apprenticeships with Ergon Energy, with more than 100 roles on offer.
Big Night For Kingaroy Rotary
Kingaroy Rotary’s changeover night welcomed four new Paul Harris Fellows and honoured long-standing members.
Powerlink To Build Another Line
Powerlink will start work later this year on a 275kV transmission line to link the new Wambo Wind Farm to the electricity grid.
Are You Ready For Work?
Are you over 15, not currently employed and ready to start working? Then South Burnett CTC may be hosting the course for you!
Good News For Bunya Mountains
What’s in this week’s State Budget for the South Burnett? Not a lot of anything new, although the announcement of funding to start the resealing of the Bunya Mountains Road will be greeted with relief by local residents and tourism operators.
MP ‘Disappointed’ With Budget
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed two of the key initiatives in this week’s State Budget, but is disappointed other local priorities have been overlooked.
Jobmatch To Host Meet’n’Greet
Jobmatch Employment will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s June meet’n’greet for local business people.
Funding Cut For Business Program
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the axing of the Entrepreneurship Facilitators Program by the Federal Government will leave a huge gap for local small businesses.
Sheena’s Heading To Darwin
Push Pull Marketing founder Sheena Lindholm will be sharing her experience at an international conference in Darwin next week.
Work Starts On New Wind Farm
Construction has officially begun on the huge Wambo Wind Farm project, situated near the existing Coopers Gap wind farm south-west of Kingaroy.
Businesses To Enjoy A Makeover
Kingaroy businesses will receive about $74,000 in grants under the joint Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry / South Burnett Regional Council Façade Improvement grant scheme.
Bill Aims To Protect Energy Jobs
The State Government has released draft legislation which aims to protect energy workers during the State’s transition to renewable energy.
Red Earth Celebrates First Decade
The Red Earth Community Foundation will be celebrating its 10th birthday with a gala dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall on June 30.
Councillor Defend’s Murgon’s Image
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has written to the Courier-Mail newspaper to complain about a report which claimed there is “fear on the streets” of Murgon.
