MP Labels Powerlines Claim ‘Myth’
Opposition claims that 28,000km of powerlines will have to be built to cater for renewable energy projects have been labelled a “lie” and a “myth”.
Ex-Councillor Joins Energy Qld Board
Former Toowoomba councillor Megan O’Hara Sullivan has been appointed to the Board of government-owned corporation Energy Queensland.
Campaign To Support Local News
The Local & Independent News Association (LINA) has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at growing diverse, community focussed voices in Australia’s embattled media landscape.
APM To Host Meet’n’Greet
Disability and employment services provider APM will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet.
New Laws To Restrict Knife Sales
Police are launching a campaign, “End Knife Violence”, in support of new knife laws which will come into effect on September 1.
Sara’s Suspicions Stop Scam
A quick-thinking bank employee in Kingaroy has saved a woman from accidentally transferring a six-figure sum of money to a criminal.
Nuclear? Wait A Bit Longer: MP
David Littleproud says people will “have to wait a little bit longer” to find out where the Coalition proposes to site nuclear reactors.
Big Day For Kewpie Family
Kewpie Stockfeeds’ Rural Industry Field Day had a lot to compete with on Thursday, but a good crowd of rural producers still rolled in to check out the latest information from one of the South Burnett’s major home-grown businesses.
Free Business Brekkie
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation is hosting a free Small Business Breakfast in Kingaroy on Tuesday (May 28).
Glencore’s Basin Plan Knocked Back
The State Government has rejected mining company Glencore’s proposed carbon capture and storage project in the Surat Basin.
MP Calls For Release Of Callide Report
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has again called for the release of a report into an incident three years ago at Callide Power Station which led to widespread blackouts in Queensland.
Nuclear Too Expensive: CSIRO
A CSIRO report has found nuclear power is the most expensive way to generate electricity, boosting critics of the Federal Opposition’s proposal that nuclear power be added to Australia’s energy mix.
Kewpie To Host Special Field Day
Country music singer – and 4SB personality – Larry Cann will be the special guest at Kewpie Stockfeeds’ special Rural Industry Field Day in Kingaroy on Thursday.
Nuclear Sites Still Under Wraps
Nationals leader – and Member for Maranoa – David Littleproud says the Federal Coalition has “six or seven” sites in mind for nuclear power plants around Australia, but has not revealed the locations.
Site Works Continue On Dam Project
Site works are continuing for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project.
MP Visits Key Local Industry
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says she has been given a behind-the-scenes insight into the important role the timber industry plays in the South Burnett.
STEC Job Board On SBO
A new service designed to help South Burnett students find their first job is now being published on southburnett.com.au
Employers Invited To ‘Hire Differently’
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) will host a “hire differently” morning conference for employers in Kingaroy, but places to take part are very limited.
3G Shutdown Pushed Back
Telstra has announced it will be delaying its closure of the 3G network by two months, from June 30 to August 31.
KCCI Targets ‘Renewables’ Dollars
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s push to connect local businesses with the multi-million dollar “renewable” projects coming to the region is gearing up.
