Court Throws Out Unions’
Bid To Delay Tarong Restart
The Federal Court has dismissed an application by four unions that threatened to stall the Tarong restart
Court Throws Out Unions’
NBN To Roll Out In Yarraman
Residents in Yarraman, Upper Yarraman and Gilla will benefit from the latest round of NBN rollouts
Union Bites Back Over Criticism
The Electrical Trades Union has responded to criticism by KCCI president Rod Steele
KCCI President Angered
By Union’s Court Action
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Rod Steele is angry that a union is challenging the restart of the two mothballed power generating units at Tarong.
Union Challenges Tarong Restart
The ETU is challenging in court the decision by Stanwell to restart its two mothballed power generating units at Tarong
Wondai Pub Back On The Market
Just four months after re-opening in a flurry of publicity, the historic Wondai Hotel is back on the market.
Powerful Times Ahead At Tarong
There’s a lot of work ahead of us, but it’s all really good positive work, says Dennis Franklin
‘Starving’ Local Artist Opens Cafe
The Artist’s Cottage opposite Kingaroy Airport will get a new lease of life this weekend when The Starving Artist Cafe opens its doors to the public.
Concept Plans To Be
Drafted For Maidenwell
Maidenwell Community Group president Gavin Jones said last night’s public meeting at the Maidenwell Hall was “very successful” with plans made to apply for funding to develop a three to five-year concept plan for the town.
Think Tank Looking For Ideas
South Burnett tourism operators will have the opportunity next week to help formulate a strategy aimed at expanding the local tourism market by more than a third in the next six years.
Push For Better Tourism Signs
The South Burnett Tourism Association wants better signs placed outside the region to draw more tourists to the South Burnett.
Telstra ‘Issues’ With Service
Telstra has admitted that it has been having “issues” with one of its base stations in the Kingaroy area which have been affecting local mobile phone services.
MP Says Lobbying Has ‘Paid Off’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says that months of lobbying the Stanwell Board and Management to consider reopening the two mothballed generators at Tarong have paid off.
Tarong Units To Be Restarted
Stanwell today announced plans to return Tarong Power Station’s two mothballed power generating units back into service.
Tourism Ambassador Program To Expand
A pilot “tourism ambassador” program run in Wondai will now expand to Nanango
Solar Power Popular In Wide Bay
Wide Bay residents have been turning in droves to solar power with the most solar photovoltaic installations in regional Queensland being recorded in the region.
Knockback Could End An Industry
The Federal Government’s decision last week to knock back a request for $25 million assistance for SPC Ardmona in Shepparton could spell the end of the Australian navy bean industry – and cost Kingaroy-based Bean Growers Australia its single largest customer.
Council Seeks Input On CBD Plans
The Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry has been invited to have a say on the future redevelopment of Kingaroy’s CBD.
Dispute Switches Off Internet Radio
A copyright dispute is threatening live streaming of content by regional radio stations on smart phones and across the Internet.
A Taste Of Country Hospitality
There’s a reason why Nanango’s latest a la carte restaurant is named after a woolshed, and it’s quite romantic.
