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.
Atlas Ready For Action
Atlas may have carried the world on his shoulders, but for Stanwell Corporation, a swimming pool’s worth of dirt at a time is more than enough for their latest “toy” at Meandu coal mine.
Feedback Sought On ‘Roadmap’
Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDA WBB) has released an updated version of it draft regional “Roadmap” for feedback from stakeholders and the community.
ETU Braces For Fight Over Jobs
The Electrical Trades Union says the release of internal Ergon Energy documents has confirmed that 525 jobs have been axed – including frontline staff – at the State Government-owned corporation since last year.
Power Bill Slashed $1000
BP Roadhouse at Nanango is now saving more than $1000 a month on their electricity bill after a BIEDO “Clean and Clever Energy” audit.
Huston Nissan Wins Second Major Award
The South Burnett is again officially the home of one of Australia’s top eight Nissan dealerships
Have Your Say On Electricity
Queenslanders are being asked to share their vision for the State’s electricity future with the release today of the 30 Year Electricity Strategy discussion paper by the State Government.
Input Sought On Mine Safety
The State Government has released for industry consultation a package of proposed reforms to amend the State’s mining safety and health laws.
Free Injury Management Workshop
Q-Comp – the Worker’s Compensation Regulatory Authority – will be holding a free workshop in Kingaroy on shoulder injuries.
MPs Urge Mediation In Peanut Dispute
An ongoing dispute between the three largest players in the peanut industry – the Peanut Company of Australia, Crumptons Interstate and Clifton Trading – may be close to resolution following talks brokered this week
PCA Shareholders Urged
To Accept NAB Debt Deal
PCA shareholders have been advised by company chairman Ian Langdon to approve the debt-for-equity deal which will see the National Australia Bank secure up to a 20 per cent stake in the company.
St Vinnies On The Move
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s new shop at the roundabout in Wondai has officially opened its doors
Green Light For Murgon-Kingaroy Rail Trail
Tourism opportunities in the South Burnett received a major boost on Friday (August 30) in the form of a $550,000 grant from the Federal Government to develop a “rail trail” linking Murgon to Kingaroy.
Meet The Future Face Of Nanango
Nanango’s CBD will undergo a major transformation over the next 12 months as the South Burnett Regional Council invests almost $1.4 million into an ambitious streetscaping project.
