Developers’ Fees To Rise
Developers look set to pay increased infrastructure charges as the South Burnett Regional Council begins a five-year process on November 1 to make charges consistent across the region.
Atlas Ready For Action
Atlas may have carried the world on his shoulders, but for Stanwell Corporation, a swimming pool’s worth of dirt at a time is more than enough for their latest “toy” at Meandu coal mine.
Feedback Sought On ‘Roadmap’
Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDA WBB) has released an updated version of it draft regional “Roadmap” for feedback from stakeholders and the community.
ETU Braces For Fight Over Jobs
The Electrical Trades Union says the release of internal Ergon Energy documents has confirmed that 525 jobs have been axed – including frontline staff – at the State Government-owned corporation since last year.
Power Bill Slashed $1000
BP Roadhouse at Nanango is now saving more than $1000 a month on their electricity bill after a BIEDO “Clean and Clever Energy” audit.
Huston Nissan Wins Second Major Award
The South Burnett is again officially the home of one of Australia’s top eight Nissan dealerships
Have Your Say On Electricity
Queenslanders are being asked to share their vision for the State’s electricity future with the release today of the 30 Year Electricity Strategy discussion paper by the State Government.
Input Sought On Mine Safety
The State Government has released for industry consultation a package of proposed reforms to amend the State’s mining safety and health laws.
Free Injury Management Workshop
Q-Comp – the Worker’s Compensation Regulatory Authority – will be holding a free workshop in Kingaroy on shoulder injuries.
MPs Urge Mediation In Peanut Dispute
An ongoing dispute between the three largest players in the peanut industry – the Peanut Company of Australia, Crumptons Interstate and Clifton Trading – may be close to resolution following talks brokered this week
PCA Shareholders Urged
To Accept NAB Debt Deal
PCA shareholders have been advised by company chairman Ian Langdon to approve the debt-for-equity deal which will see the National Australia Bank secure up to a 20 per cent stake in the company.
St Vinnies On The Move
The St Vincent de Paul Society’s new shop at the roundabout in Wondai has officially opened its doors
Green Light For Murgon-Kingaroy Rail Trail
Tourism opportunities in the South Burnett received a major boost on Friday (August 30) in the form of a $550,000 grant from the Federal Government to develop a “rail trail” linking Murgon to Kingaroy.
Meet The Future Face Of Nanango
Nanango’s CBD will undergo a major transformation over the next 12 months as the South Burnett Regional Council invests almost $1.4 million into an ambitious streetscaping project.
Raine & Horne Wins Trophy
Rural sales agent John Allery, from Raine & Horne in Kingaroy, has been honoured in a national real estate sales competition.
Ex-Stanwell Employees ‘Staying In Area’
Fears that Stanwell employees would leave the area were wrong, Kingaroy businesspeople have been told
SB Directions Selects Top Projects
Better telecommunications, training courses that lead to real jobs, creating a “South Burnett brand”, building better transport services for fly-in fly-out workers and taking more local control of tourism promotion are five key objectives for the region’s new economic development body over the coming year.
Heritage Gives $500,000 To Community
It’s not every day that more than half a million dollars is handed out to community groups, but that’s exactly what happened on Saturday when the Heritage Nanango Community Branch distributed its 2013 Community Grants.
BIEDO Hits The Road
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) will be “hitting the road” next month in a big, blue caravan.
Petition Seeks Power ‘Choice’
A consumer group is pushing for regional Queenslanders to be given the choice to buy their electricity from a retailer other than Ergon Energy.
