Wondai Chamber Seeks New Direction
The Wondai Chamber Of Commerce will be holding a public meeting later this month in an effort to find a new direction for the group.
Lifeline Tossed To Taabinga Developers
Kingaroy’s controversial $6.5 million Taabinga Downs development – which includes a 116-lot relocatable home park – looks set to get the go ahead after all, despite a negative vote at the South Burnett Regional Council’s March meeting.
$26m Project To Boost Local Economy
Work began at the weekend on a $26.3 million construction project at Tarong which should pump at least $7 million into the South Burnett economy.
Focus On Fashion
Nine models have taken to the catwalk to show what Year 12s could be wearing to their formals
Cheeseworld On The Move
After more than 10 years of seven-day trading, Goomeri Cheeseworld is moving to a new business model
Emergency Tips For Business
Could your business cope with an emergency? According to statistics provided by a group coming to the South Burnett tomorrow, 43 per cent of businesses affected by disasters never re-open. Another 29 per cent fail within two years …
Toowoomba Show
Holiday On Thursday
Toowoomba Regional Council Customer Service Centres and offices will be closed for the Royal Toowoomba Show holiday on Thursday.
More NBN Towers
Start To Take Shape
Residents in the Booie and Ellesmere areas are one step closer to gaining high-speed fixed wireless broadband.
Council Rejects Relocatable Home Park
The South Burnett Regional Council has narrowly given the thumbs down to a proposal to build a 116-lot “relocatable home park” at Kingaroy’s Taabinga Estate.
New Business Looks For
Work-From-Home Carers
Kingaroy businesswoman Sarita Shaw is looking for people who have a genuine love for children
Ergon Launches ‘Pay-Per-Month’
Ergon Energy has introduced a monthly payment plan to help customers cope with “bill shock”.
Rates Extension Splits Council
A proposal to offer primary producers an extra 30 days discount period on their latest rates notice split the South Burnett Regional Council today.
Workshop To Explain Tenders
A workshop to assist local businesses learn more about tendering for government contracts will be held in Kingaroy later this month.
Funding Available For Healthy Workplaces
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is encouraging South Burnett businesses to think “outside the lunchbox” and promote a better lifestyle for their workers through the second round of the State Government’s “Working for Wellness” grants program.
Conference Looks At Growing Small Towns
The problems of how to create growth in small towns, how to cope with change and how to turn disadvantage to advantage will be three of the themes of a special conference being held in Mundubbera on Friday, March 21.
$550,000 Tourism Campaign ‘Biggest Ever’
The change of seasons will be the focus of a new $550,000 tourism marketing campaign designed to showcase Southern Queensland Country (SQC).
Stanwell Chairman, 77, Dies
Stanwell chairman and former Queensland Senator Warwick Parer, AM, died on Friday night at the age of 77.
Tarong Restart Creates 50 Jobs
The restart of two units at Tarong Power Station will lead to 50 jobs being created at Meandu coal mine, Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce members heard on Wednesday night.
Minister Meets With
Building Industry Reps
South Burnett builders and contractors had the opportunity this afternoon to get an update about the latest regulatory changes in the construction industry, directly from the MP responsible.
Jobseekers Urged To
Read The Fine Print
A local employment agency is urging job seekers to carefully investigate the long-term costs of apparently free training schemes.
