Wheelie Big Help For Graham House
Graham House’s transport scheme now has three special wheelchairs thanks to a special Huston Nissan promotion
Solar Tariff To Drop Oct 1
The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has reminded customers in regional Queensland that the 9.07 cents/kWh solar feed-in tariff paid by Ergon Retail will soon be reduced to 6.53 cents to align with the lower value of wholesale energy after the repeal of the carbon tax.
Private Post Offices ‘At Risk’
Queensland LNP Senators Barry O’Sullivan, Ian MacDonald, James McGrath and Matt Canavan have called on Australia Post to act urgently to ensure the viability of privately owned post offices across rural and regional Australia, following the release of a damning Senate Inquiry report yesterday.
Business Awards Finalists Named
The finalists for the South Burnett Business Excellence Awards have been announced by the SBRC
Shake-Up At Wild Horse
There have been changes in management at Yarraman community radio station Wild Horse FM.
Mayor Calls For End To Black Spots
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has called on telecommunications companies to step up to the plate and put an end to the region’s mobile phone black spots.
Moreton To Begin
Mine Concept Study
Moreton Resources says the costs of washing and handling coal from a future mine at Coolabunia are half what the company expected, meaning it can now move on to developing a high level mine concept study for the proposal.
Blackbutt Votes Yes To Supermarket
A well-attended public meeting held at the Blackbutt Community Hall on Monday night has given overwhelming support for a South Burnett Regional Council plan to try to get a supermarket built in the town.
Captains Paddock Closes
Captains Paddock Vineyard on the Booie Range near Kingaroy closed its doors for the last time on Sunday.
Festival Wants Business Nominations
The Yarraman Community Council are calling for nominations for three business awards that will be handed out as part of this year’s Colours Of Yarraman festival.
Ergon Opens 2015
Apprenticeship Intake
Ergon Energy is taking applications now for its 2015 apprenticeship intake, and there’s one position available in Kingaroy.
Public Meeting To Discuss Supermarket
A public meeting will be held next Monday night to gauge Blackbutt’s reaction to a supermarket proposal
WBBROC To Host Growth Forum
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) will be hosting a Regional Economic Development Growth Forum in Maryborough next month.
New Work For Dole
Scheme Begins Rollout
Mission Australia has been appointed the Work for the Dole co-ordinator for the Fraser Coast / Burnett area.
Moreton Responds To MP’s Comments
Moreton Resources has responded to reported comments by Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney about its coal asset near Coolabunia in a statement lodged today with the ASX.
Submissions Invited On
Region’s Economic Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council is calling for public comments on its draft five-year Economic Development Plan
Invitation To Beekeepers
Beekeepers have been invited to get together to discuss the possibility of forming a local beekeeping club
$35,000 Fine After Worker Hurt
Parkside Holdings Pty Ltd, operators of the Wondai Sawmill, were fined $35,000 in Kingaroy Magistrates Court today after they pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a workplace health and safety duty after an employee was injured in an industrial accident in 2013.
Optus Towers Blamed For Fault
Hardware problems on two of Optus’ three broadcast towers in Kingaroy are to blame for current problems being experienced by customers.
Busy Night For Business People
Local business people will be getting some unexpected exercise on Monday night thanks to two local business events being held at adjacent venues.
