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Tourism Ambassador Program To Expand

Tourism Ambassador Program To Expand

A pilot “tourism ambassador” program run in Wondai will now expand to Nanango

Solar Power Popular In Wide Bay

Wide Bay residents have been turning in droves to solar power with the most solar photovoltaic installations in regional Queensland being recorded in the region.

Knockback Could End An Industry

Knockback Could End An Industry

The Federal Government’s decision last week to knock back a request for $25 million assistance for SPC Ardmona in Shepparton could spell the end of the Australian navy bean industry – and cost Kingaroy-based Bean Growers Australia its single largest customer.

Council Seeks Input On CBD Plans

Council Seeks Input On CBD Plans

The Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry has been invited to have a say on the future redevelopment of Kingaroy’s CBD.

Barambah Wines Re-Opens Cellar Door

Barambah Wines Re-Opens Cellar Door

Barambah Wines have returned from 20 months of “mothballs” and reopened their Redgate cellar door

Cracks Found In Tarong Turbines

Stanwell Corporation is weighing up either repairs or replacement as the best option to repair “minor cracking” detected in the turbine of the mothballed Unit 4 at Tarong Power Station.

Heritage Calling For Nominations

Heritage Calling For Nominations

Heritage Bank is calling for nominations for its 2014 Volunteer of The Year awards.

Fuel Prices Set Record In 2013

Kingaroy recorded its highest ever monthly average cost for unleaded petrol in 2013, according to the RACQ’s annual Fuel Price Report for 2013 released today.

$38,000 For GPS System At Airport

$38,000 For GPS System At Airport

The South Burnett Regional Council plans to spend $38,000 to install a new GPS approach system for aircraft using Kingaroy Airport.

Union Fears More Job Cuts

Union Fears More Job Cuts

The Electrical Trades Union fears a move to cut another 116 jobs at Ergon Energy may foreshadow plans to cut more jobs in the field and could effect Queensland’s ability to bounce back after storms.

Group To Press Government On Bus Run

Group To Press Government On Bus Run

A strategy to ensure the South Burnett continues to be serviced by a regular bus run after June was discussed at a meeting in Kingaroy this afternoon.

Have A Say On New Acland

Have A Say On New Acland

The public has been invited to comment on a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3 project.

Last Chance To Sign Up
For Leadership Training

Last Chance To Sign Up<br> For Leadership Training

The application date for the first Vision 21 / Red Earth Community Foundation leadership training program in the South Burnett has been extended to Monday (January 20).

Feedback Sought On
Telephone ‘Black Spots’

Feedback Sought On<br> Telephone ‘Black Spots’

The Federal Government is seeking feedback from South Burnett residents on how to best structure the $100 million regional mobile coverage program, the first step towards improved mobile coverage in many areas of Australia.

Ergon Launches Customer Survey

Ergon Energy is inviting customers to have a say on the organisation’s future expenditure and tariff price structure.

Fitness For The Little ‘Uns

Fitness For The Little ‘Uns

Fitness instructor Dianne Brown – who recently launched a new children’s fitness business in Kingaroy – didn’t need to look far for sporting inspiration when she was growing up.