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.
Union Slams ‘Consultations’
The Electrical Trades Union has slammed Treasurer Tim Nicholls’ planned community consultations over State Government debt as a “tour de spin”.
Huge Trucks Head To Meandu
Two more of Stanwell’s massive new Hitachi dump trucks have been hauled into the South Burnett
Almonds Hit New Heights
Kingaroy is known as the peanut capital of Australia, but the way things are looking at Proteco Gold, perhaps it should be adding almonds to the tourist signboards.
Turbine Rotor Heads Off For Repairs
The restarting of Unit 4 at Tarong Power Station is one step closer following the removal of the cracked rotor and its transportation to NSW for repairs.
Minister To Meet Local Builders
South Burnett builders and contractors will have the chance to meet the Tim Mander, the Minister for Housing and Public Works, in Nanango next week.
Call For Public Input On
New Land Access Rules
The State Government has released a discussion paper to gather public input on developing new rules about land access for resource companies.
New Travellers’ Guide Unveiled
Southern Queensland Country Tourism has launched its new travel guide for the region.
Conference To Discuss
‘State Of The Region’
Regional Development Australia (Wide Bay Burnett) will be hosting a “State of the Region” Conference in Hervey Bay next month.
How Would You Raise $80b?
Queenslanders are being asked for their ideas on how to reduce the State’s $80 billion debt.
Government Axes Some Solar Tariffs
The eight cent tariff paid to owners of PV Solar power systems owners by Energex and Ergon Energy will end on June 30, Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney said today.
Plans Taking Shape For Business Awards
One of South Burnett Directions’ initial projects – a regional Business Excellence Awards dinner – is a step closer with news today that a gala dinner is planned to be held in October.
Anti-Mining Group Releases Acland Report
A report commissioned by anti-coal mining group, the Oakey Coal Action Alliance, highlights alleged benefits if the expansion of the Acland mine does not proceed.
