Union Blames Government For Job Losses
Unions have claimed the decision by Stanwell Corporation, a government-owned corporation, to axe jobs at Tarong Power Station is being driven by the State Government.
58 Jobs Axed At Power Station
Stanwell Corporation looks set to axe another 58 jobs at Tarong Power Station after racking up weekly losses estimated to be about $1 million.
UCG Trials To Continue
The State Government today released the final recommendations of the Independent Scientific Panel examining the future of the Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) industry in Queensland … but the words “Cougar Energy” don’t appear once in the 51-page document.
Guidelines Being Drafted For Wind Farm
The controversial AGL wind farm at Coopers Gap is apparently one step closer to becoming a reality, and for a group of Cooranga North and Boyneside landholders, it can’t come quickly enough.
Minerals Hunt Near Yarraman
Mining company PX3 Exploration looks set to receive a minerals exploration permit to explore 211sq km of land north-east of Yarraman.
Airport Weather Service Saved
The South Burnett Regional Council will pay $70,000 to maintain a weather information service at Kingaroy Airport.
Rotary To Reward Excellence
Do you take pride in your work? If so, Kingaroy Rotary would like to give you an award
Generating Unit Offline For Repairs
Stanwell Corporation hopes to have repairs completed on Unit 1 at Tarong Power Station by the middle of next week.
Have Your Say On Ergon Pricing
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging local residents to take part in Ergon Energy’s review of electricity tariffs.
Server Upgrade Now Complete
southburnett.com.au’s server upgrade was completed on Sunday, June 30, and we’d like to thank all our readers for their patience while we carried out this very complex operation.
Planning A Long Weekend Of Fun
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association and the South Burnett Tourism Association will join forces in October to promote the second annual “South Burnett On Show” festival in a bid to lure more tourists to the region.
Greens Push Solar ‘Truth’
The Queensland Greens in Maranoa electorate will be joining a month-long campaign that starts on Saturday to promote the solar industry.
Business Invited To Join
Healthy Eating Campaign
The South Burnett’s “Good Food Choices Program” is back and Council is calling on food businesses in the South Burnett region to become involved.
Penalties If State Doesn’t Pay On Time
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said small businesses in the South Burnett contracted to do work by the State Government will have greater financial security, with a new “Late Payment Policy” ensuring the government pays its bills on time.
Whimsical Cafe Goes Wild
The tiny “hole-in-wall” cafe in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, that housed Burning Beats restaurant, and then Cake & Whimsy, is undergoing another transformation.
Warm Welcome For Nanango’s New Bank
Nanango’s new Bendigo Community Bank Branch officially opened its doors to the public on Tuesday morning … the culmination of nearly five years of planning and hard work by local community members.
Wind Farm Supporters Deny Division
“Cooper Gap Wind Power Supporters” – a group formed to lobby in favour of AGL’s proposed wind farm at Coopers Gap – has taken exception to claims that the wind farm project has divided the local community.
Campaign To Lure Winter Travellers
South Burnett tourism operators have joined a new $221,000 tourism marketing campaign to encourage travellers to enjoy a romantic getaway to Southern Queensland Country during winter.
MP ‘Deceived By Anti-Wind Lobby’
Greens candidate for Maranoa Grant Newson has hit back at claims made this week by local MP Bruce Scott, saying the only thing that is fraudulent in relation to wind farms were the “claims made by the anti-wind lobby”.
Wind Farms ‘A Fraud’: MP
The proposed Coopers Gap wind farm – and other wind power projects – have been labelled “wind power fraud” by Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott.
