At least some of the Wide Bay Burnett region’s mobile phone black spots should get some Federal funding, Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) chairman Mal Forman said today.
Electricity price rises set to start on July 1 have alarmed farmers and been slammed by the ETU
The switch-on of Nanango’s first traffic lights on Tuesday evening may have provoked criticism from some locals on social media, but Cr Barry Green isn’t flustered.
The Electrical Trades Union has called on State Treasurer Tim Nicholls to “stop the spin and come clean”
It’s 10 per cent cheaper to live in the South Burnett than it is in Brisbane, according to a new report by the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office.
South Burnett tourist operators will be hoping they’ll get a boost from a new tourism marketing campaign which is encouraging travellers to take a break from the city and head to Southern Queensland where “somewhere in the country … it’s snuggling season”.
A multi-million dollar commercial development which will reshape the northern outskirts of Kingaroy – and create hundreds of jobs – is one step closer to reality following the successful purchase of the land by local developers.
The South Burnett will soon be missing a couple of very familiar faces with the departure of Captains Paddock Vineyard owners Maryanne Pidcock and Pete Eaton.
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.
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).
Kingaroy SES members have again felt the support and generosity of Kingaroy businesses.
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.
NBN Co’s rollout map for national broadband now shows that construction has started on 12 towers in the South Burnett region.
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.
The Murgon Skate Park is in the process of being transformed into a family park
The SBRC has given the green light for alterations to plans for Kingaroy’s new $5.3 million motel
A slump in local tourism has been confirmed by figures released today by Tourism and Events Queensland.
South Burnett Regional Council will have a stall highlighting local produce at this year’s Regional Flavours festival in Brisbane.
The RACQ has slammed the State Government’s decision to scrap consumer protection for secondhand car buyers.
Local businesses will get a $500,000 boost from the 17-day overhaul at the Tarong North Power Station
