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
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
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
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
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 has begun on the construction of a new overtaking lane on the D’Aguilar Highway between Yarraman and Nanango.
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 Queensland has joined the voices protesting against a touted increase in fuel excise in the upcoming Federal Budget.
ETU Slams Ergon Cuts
The Electrical Trades Union says Ergon Energy has cut 17 jobs in the Wide Bay Burnett region in the latest round of redundancies at the government-owned corporation.
Online Training Proves Popular
The State Government says small businesses across Queensland are using a new online webinar information series to access tips on boosting their business via social media impact.
Leading Winemaker Moves On
The South Burnett’s longest serving and most awarded winemaker will be leaving the region on Friday.
Power Outage Cancelled
A planned short power supply interruption scheduled by Ergon Energy for parts of the South Burnett tomorrow morning has been deferred.
Treasurer ‘Wrong’ On Stanwell Profit
The ETU has accused Treasurer Tim Nicholls of being “economical with the truth” in Kingaroy
Stanwell Looking At Kunioon ‘Options’
The stalled Kunioon coal mine development near Kingaroy – put on hold in 2010 – is still an important part of the Stanwell portfolio, visitors to the corporation’s Tarong North Power Station were told this week.
Strong Voices At Strong Choices
The State Government’s $6 million “Strong Choices” campaign rolled into Kingaroy on Wednesday morning.
Council Looking At Upgrade
The SBRC is considering an upgrade for Kingaroy’s ageing Glendon Street Car Park
Tarong To Resume Apprenticeship Intake
Stanwell Corporation has announced that Tarong Power Stations will be resuming its apprentice intake program next year
MP Sponsors Petition On Asset Sales
The Electrical Trades Union and the Not4Sale campaign have thrown their weight behind a petition sponsored by Bundamba MP Jo-Ann Miller calling for a referendum on asset sales by the State Government.
Senator Warns ‘Change Takes Time’
South Burnett dairy farmers angry about the state of their industry – and the impact of Coles and Woolworths on their livelihoods – found a sympathetic ear on Saturday from Queensland Senator Barry O’Sullivan.
Hairdressing ‘A Dream Job’ For Footy Player
Tyrone Murray was giving away thousands of dollars in free haircuts before he met Gina Oberle.
