MP Slams Union ‘Scaremongering’
Acting Energy Minister Andrew Cripps says despite “misinformation and scaremongering” by the Electrical Trades Union, the State Government has not made any decisions about the closure of any Ergon Energy depots.
Handbrake Failure Causes Blackout
A handbrake failure on a parked truck has been blamed for a blackout which hit parts of Kingaroy this morning.
A ‘Shot In The Arm’
Blackbutt’s medical centre complex on the corner of Pine and Coulson streets has been officially opened
MP Opens New Studio
A new recording studio at Wild Horse FM’s headquarters at Heritage House in Yarraman was officially opened today by Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott.
Unions To Develop ‘Action Plan’
A public forum to be held in Nanango on Thursday aims to develop an action plan “to hold local MPs to account” and draw attention to the “real hurt that is occurring in the South Burnett as a direct result of decisions made by the Brisbane-centric LNP”.
Council Looking For Local Suppliers
The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding two meetings this week to encourage local businesses to join its preferred supplier list.
Meandu Mine Marks Milestone
An amazing 150 million tonnes of coal have been mined from Stanwell’s Meandu Mine over the past 30 years.
Stanwell Reassures Current Apprentices
Tarong Power Station site manager Dennis Franklin has personally reassured more than 20 apprentices and trainees that Stanwell is committed to completing their training.
Malfunction Causes Blackout
An equipment malfunction on a high-voltage feeder line resulted in 875 Ergon Energy customers in parts of Kingaroy and areas east of town – including Booie, Coolabunia and Wattle Camp – having their power supply interrupted at 6:15pm on Saturday.
Unions Call Public Forum
A public forum will be held in Nanango on Thursday to protest against recent job losses at Stanwell, Ergon and in the public sector.
Two Local Winners At Awards
Congratulations to the two South Burnett winners at the regional finals of the Queensland Training Awards
Nine Choices For Good Food
Nine businesses have signed up so far to join the South Burnett’s latest “Good Food Choices Program” .
Heritage Banks $37m Profit
Toowoomba-based Heritage Bank today announced it had recorded its 14th consecutive year of record pre-tax proft.
Tarong Axes Apprenticeships
Stanwell confirmed today there would be no intake of apprentices or trainees at Tarong in 2014
Tasting Success In Brisbane
The South Burnett has put on a strong showing at Regional Flavours 2013, Brisbane’s signature lifestyle event
Greens Launch Plan For Farmers’ Markets
The Australian Greens have announced an $85 million plan to help farmers bypass the big two supermarkets and sell direct to local consumers.
Charity Riders Raise $2500
The last Saturday in July looks set to become the South Burnett’s latest annual charity fundraiser
Pulse Confirms It Will Run Hospital
The Board of Pulse Health has confirmed its intention to continue managing the South Burnett Private Hospital, the South Burnett Regional Council announced this afternoon.
Carbon Trial ‘A Success’
A joint trial between Stanwell and the CSIRO of post-combustion capture (PCC) technology to cut carbon emissions at Tarong Power Station has been a success, the ABC reported today.
SPC Campaign Coming To Kingaroy
Shepparton’s fight to save its local processing company – these days known as SPC Ardmona – is coming to Kingaroy next week.
