Feedback Sought On 30-Year Mining Plan
The State Government is inviting Queenslanders to have a say on the proposed 30-year “ResourcesQ” plan which aims to drive economic growth and create jobs in the resources sector.
John Pulls The Plug After 44 Years
The South Burnett’s 2014 Citizen of the Year, John Box, was farewelled at Ergon Energy on Friday morning after more than a 40-year career with the organisation.
Trailer Relieves Water Pressure
The South Burnett Endurance Riders Association will be able to provide water for horses in even the driest locations thanks to a new 2000 litre water trailer funded by Stanwell.
Life-Saving Flight Not Forgotten
Toyota dealers Ken and Brett Mills have banded together to give back to the helicopter rescue service that helped save the life of Brett’s nephew, Tyler Favier, just three years ago.
Accounting Firm
Spreads Its Wings
The South Burnett’s largest accounting firm announced today it is opening a branch office in Kingaroy
Chequered Flag Falls On Business
Back in 1989, Graham and Melody Black bought a little farm machinery business in Kingaroy … it was “very, very small”.
Coal Mine Review Delayed To July
Coolabunia farmers looking forward to the removal of the last traces of the failed underground coal gasification project could be facing the prospect of an open cut coal mine on the site – but the true potential of the coal reserve won’t be known until next month.
$488,000 Boost For Heritage Lodge
The Heritage Lodge community housing project in Nanango has received a massive funding injection
Bank Farewells Founding Chairman
More than 25 guests paid tribute to retiring Bendigo Bank board member Wayne Emms on Friday
Heritage Lodge Project Moves Ahead
South Burnett CTC’s proposed Heritage Lodge development at Nanango has taken a giant leap forward
Quarry Wins Tarong Contract
A Yarraman business has won a large contract to supply material to the Black Creek Dam diversion project currently underway at Tarong power station.
New Owners At Supermarket
New owners have taken over at Nanango’s Foodworks supermarket.
Heritage To Sponsor Business Awards
Heritage Bank has come on board as the major sponsor for the new region-wide South Burnett Business Excellence Awards.
Focus On A Digital Future
The University of Southern Queensland is hosting a conference next week in Toowoomba which will bring together experts in digital technology and regional resilience.
Tourism Associations Aim
To Grow Nanango’s Economy
Showing Nanango businesses easy ways to make more money from tourism will be a major topic of conversation when the Nanango Tourism and Development Association and the South Burnett Tourism Association meet on June 24.
HOT-FM To Host Meet’n’Greet
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next Meet’n’Greet will be hosted by Southern Cross Austereo at their Kingaroy radio studio in Glendon Street on July 14.
Digital Workshops Begin In July
Three digital workshops which will teach South Burnett businesses how to use modern technologies to increase profits and lower costs will be held in Kingaroy and Nanango between July and September this year.
Training Course For Tourism Workers
People who would like to secure a job in the tourism or hospitality industry are being invited to take part in a four-day training course later this month.
New Footpaths Planned For Murgon
The MBDA has welcomed a $400,000 plan by the SBRC to replace footpaths in the town’s CBD
Aaron Takes Pride In His Work
“Brilliant”, “a lovely guy to work with” … this is the high praise received by Aaron Livingstone who has been named the Rotary Club of Kingaroy’s latest Pride of Workmanship award winner.
