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State To Lose Control Of Ergon: Union

State To Lose Control Of Ergon: Union

The Electrical Trades Union says the State Government is planning to hand over control of the Ergon Energy Board, contrary to its promise to seek a mandate at the 2018 election before any privatisation occurs.

Councils Release Economic Plan

Councils Release Economic Plan

A Regional Economic Development Strategy designed to drive economic growth for the next five years was released today by the Wide Bay Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC).

Donations Help SES

Donations Help SES

Kingaroy SES members have again felt the support and generosity of Kingaroy businesses.

Switch Off Power To Stay Safe

Switch Off Power To Stay Safe

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is promoting an awareness campaign which urges homeowners and tradies to stop and think before working in a roof space.

12 Towers Under Construction

12 Towers Under Construction

NBN Co’s rollout map for national broadband now shows that construction has started on 12 towers in the South Burnett region.

Have You Forgotten Your Bond?

Have You Forgotten Your Bond?

Do your remember the scare stories about a Federal Government “cash grab” from inactive superannuation and bank accounts? Well, the State Government is doing the same thing with forgotten rental bonds.

Skate Park ‘Progressing Well’

Skate Park ‘Progressing Well’

The Murgon Skate Park is in the process of being transformed into a family park

Council Approves Motel Changes

Council Approves Motel Changes

The SBRC has given the green light for alterations to plans for Kingaroy’s new $5.3 million motel

Drop In Domestic Visitors

Drop In Domestic Visitors

A slump in local tourism has been confirmed by figures released today by Tourism and Events Queensland.

South Burnett To Show
Its Regional Flavours

South Burnett To Show<br> Its Regional Flavours

South Burnett Regional Council will have a stall highlighting local produce at this year’s Regional Flavours festival in Brisbane.

Car Buyers At Risk: RACQ

Car Buyers At Risk: RACQ

The RACQ has slammed the State Government’s decision to scrap consumer protection for secondhand car buyers.

$500,000 Boost From Tarong Overhaul

$500,000 Boost From Tarong Overhaul

Local businesses will get a $500,000 boost from the 17-day overhaul at the Tarong North Power Station

Sweet Success For Maree

Sweet Success For Maree

A former Kingaroy girl has found sweet success, topping sales at Woolworths stores throughout Australia for the promotion of Cadbury chocolates.

Economy Up But Jobless Up, Too

Economy Up But Jobless Up, Too

The South Burnett Regional Council’s latest Economic Development Brief shows the region’s Gross Regional Product for 2012-13 was $2 billion.

Jason Wins Rotary Award

Jason Wins Rotary Award

The Rotary Club of Kingaroy is very pleased to announce that the Pride of Workmanship Award for April was made to Jason Ford – chef, teacher, mentor, blogger and businessman.

No More Money For Bus Run

No More Money For Bus Run

Time is ticking on the fate of the Brisbane-Murgon-Brisbane bus route with the South Burnett Regional Council subsidy – assisted by Cherbourg Council – expiring at the end of June.

Solar Power Isolators Recalled

Solar Power Isolators Recalled

The State Government has issued a recall order on certain Avanco-branded DC solar power isolators used on solar power systems after they were found to have an internal fault that can lead to overheating and fire.

Work Starts On Passing Lane

Work Starts On Passing Lane

Work has begun on the construction of a new overtaking lane on the D’Aguilar Highway between Yarraman and Nanango.

KCCI Heads To The Bunyas

KCCI Heads To The Bunyas

The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next Meet’n’Greet will be held on June 2 at Lyrics Restaurant at Dandabah on the Bunya Mountains.

AgForce Joins Excise Protest

AgForce Joins Excise Protest

AgForce Queensland has joined the voices protesting against a touted increase in fuel excise in the upcoming Federal Budget.