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.
A local employment agency is urging job seekers to carefully investigate the long-term costs of apparently free training schemes.
The Electrical Trades Union has slammed Treasurer Tim Nicholls’ planned community consultations over State Government debt as a “tour de spin”.
Two more of Stanwell’s massive new Hitachi dump trucks have been hauled into the South Burnett
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.
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.
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.
The State Government has released a discussion paper to gather public input on developing new rules about land access for resource companies.
Southern Queensland Country Tourism has launched its new travel guide for the region.
Regional Development Australia (Wide Bay Burnett) will be hosting a “State of the Region” Conference in Hervey Bay next month.
Queenslanders are being asked for their ideas on how to reduce the State’s $80 billion debt.
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.
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.
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.
Kingaroy business people turned out in force on Friday night to toast the re-opening of TASTE South Burnett in a new location.
Anti-CSG group Lock the Gate claims the State Government is curbing “democratic rights” by trying to limit objections to mines to affected landholders only.
People who’d like to learn more about small acreage farming only have until this Friday to act.
Energy Minister Mark McArdle has re-confirmed the State Government’s intention to sell Stanwell and CS Energy after the next election “if they get a mandate”, the Electrical Trades Union said today.
Moffatdale’s Clovely Estate Wines plans to turn the spotlight on its South Burnett wines during Queensland Wine Week (March 31-April 6).
The State Government has welcomed the decision by the Federal Court of Australia to dismiss an Electrical Trades Union-led application against Stanwell Corporation.
