Gluer Appointed To TIQ
Former Tarong Energy and Stanwell CEO Helen Gluer has been appointed to the new Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) board.
Christine’s Blood Is Worth Bottling
Christine Millar, from QML at Nanango, is the latest winner of the Kingaroy Rotary Club’s “Pride of Workmanship” Award.
Take A Test Drive For Charity
Can you guess what the world’s best-selling car is? Would you like to test drive one
Yarraman Bank Team Comes Home With Win
It almost seemed there was nothing Yarraman could not beat at the Toowoomba Business Awards
Ergon Profit Angers Union
The Electrical Trades Union is angry that financial reports show that Ergon Energy profits rose more than 25 per cent, to $434 million, at a time when more than 500 jobs were axed.
Fast-Track For Exploration Permits
The State Government says it has listened to requests from mining companies to deliver faster, more efficient approvals for coal and mineral exploration.
Cougar Energy Changes Name
Cougar Energy appears to have drawn a line under UCG in Queensland, changing its name to reflect a change of direction following its failed underground coal gasification project at Coolabunia.
SB Directions Unveils 10 Projects
The South Burnett will have regional Business Excellence Awards – and a business mentoring program – running as part of Stage 2 of South Burnett Directions.
PCA Records $8.12m Loss
The Peanut Company of Australia has recorded a net loss of $8.12 million for the year ended March 31 despite revenue increasing by more than 11 per cent.
Swickers Hosts KCCI Members
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory has executed an amazing turnaround over the past four and a half years, Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry members were told on Monday night.
Car Wash Expansion Fast-Tracked
Open lines of communication between the South Burnett Regional Council and developers can lead to fast-tracked approvals of applications, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today.
Crackdown Targets ATSI Corporations
Two charges alleging an Aboriginal corporation at Cherbourg failed to lodge its annual returns on time were adjourned in Murgon Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
New Business Promises Fun 4 All
Looking for something to keep the kids amused during the holidays?
Graziers Buy Own Butcher Shop
The grass-fed beef business launched earlier this year by Crownthorpe graziers Brett and Simone Greer has proven so popular that the couple have decided to open a butcher shop in Murgon.
Locals Are Now ‘Preferred’ Suppliers
The South Burnett Regional Council’s push to increase the amount of money it spends locally has borne fruit.
Cougar Energy Fined $75,000
Cougar Energy has been fined $75,000 after pleading guilty in the Brisbane Magistrates Court to three charges linked to its failed underground coal gasification project near Coolabunia
Margie Is Number 1 … Again
A Nanango farmer has been named as the Number 1 Avon representative out of 800 possible District representatives.
Bakery Scores 10/10
Blackbutt Bakery has secured a perfect 10 out of 10 result at the “Official Great Aussie Pie Competition” in Sydney last week.
Ergon Offers Apprenticeships
In good news for local school leavers, Energy Energy is pressing ahead with its 2014 intake of apprentices despite a decision earlier this year by fellow government-owned corporation Stanwell to suspend its program.
Developers’ Fees To Rise
Developers look set to pay increased infrastructure charges as the South Burnett Regional Council begins a five-year process on November 1 to make charges consistent across the region.
