Hard Work That Helps Everyone
The Kingaroy Netball Courts are getting a makeover courtesy of a local work-for-the-dole project
Ergon Passes On Savings
Ergon Energy Retail has switched to new tariff rates without the carbon price, effective from July 1.
A Box Of Hot Air Promises A Bright Future
The large metallic cube which appeared in Gore Street, Murgon, a few months ago is a massive vote of confidence in the future employment prospects for the workers at The Gumnut Place.
New Bus Timetable Released
The new bus timetable for the Murgon-Caboolture-Murgon bus run has been released by Brisbane Bus Lines.
Concept Study Next Step
For Proposed Coal Mine
Moreton Resources CEO Jason Elks expects to have the Mine Concept Study completed for its Coolabunia resource within the next two to three weeks.
Red Booters Kick in $2500
Today’s Red Boot Ride around the South Burnett has raised at least another $2500 to help Ronald McDonald Houses in south-east Queensland.
Moreton Triples Coal Estimates
Moreton Resources’ coals reserves at Coolabunia have the quality and tonnage “to sustain a substantial, long-term mining operation”, the ASX was told today.
Ekka Holiday Won’t Change
The South Burnett Regional Council has set Monday, August 10, as the region’s 2015 Ekka public holiday to avoid reigniting a debate that erupted last year when it was suggested the Ekka long weekend needed to be “reassessed”.
Ergon To Adjust Bills
Ergon Energy Retail says it is committed to passing on reduced electricity prices to customers from the repeal of the carbon price “as quickly and cost effectively as possible”.
‘Cheap’ Shot Sparks Facebook Fury
We all know times are tough in retailing at the moment but a “clever” marketing ploy by Big W in Kingaroy this week appears to have backfired.
Wireless Broadband Ready To Go
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says eight NBN fixed wireless sites in the South Burnett area are now ready for service.
Builders Push For ‘Character Tests’
Master Builders Australia has called for character tests to be introduced for union leaders and managers of employer associations.
$2.5m Upgrade Targets Export Sales
Work began yesterday on a $2.5 million upgrade at Proteco in Kingaroy which will see the creation of a specialist edible oil refinery, the only one of its kind in Australia.
What Will This Year’s Rate Rise Be?
The South Burnett Regional Council will hand down its 2014-15 Budget nine days from now.
Hot Time For KCCI Members
Almost 60 guests attended the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s latest Meet’n’Greet
Green Light For ‘No-Export’
Home Solar Power Systems
New standards introduced this month will allow Ergon Energy customers to connect solar PV systems that do no export to the network, potentially paving the way for them to add battery energy storage systems in future.
$6500 Bonus For Keeping A Job
A new $6500 incentive to encourage young jobseekers to keep a job for two years started last week
Reward A Business
For Excellent Service
Nominations are being sought from the public for the first-ever South Burnett-wide business awards.
Unit 4 Almost Ready To Roll
Tarong Power Station’s Unit 4, which was placed in cold storage 18 months ago, is on track to return to service this month.
Court Clears ETU Over Website
The Electrical Trades Union is claiming victory after it was cleared in the Industrial Magistrates Court this morning of charges that it had failed to comply with legislation relating to a website set up to fight State Government industrial legislation.
