NBN On The Way
Infrastructure for the National Broadband Network will begin to appear in the South Burnett soon after the South Burnett Regional Council approved three NBN sites at its monthly meeting on Wednesday.
Tourism Association To Redefine Aims
The South Burnett Tourism Association will seek input from tourism operators and interested regional groups over coming weeks about what its role and objectives should be.
House Sales Stall In South Burnett
Housing sales have stalled in the South Burnett region according to statistics released this week by real estate valuers RP Data.
‘Heading In The Right Direction’
“It doesn’t have to be our idea for it to be a great idea” … this is the concept behind the South Burnett’s new economic and tourism development body, South Burnett Directions, launched on Tuesday in Kingaroy by Local Government Minister David Crisafulli.
Antonio To Head Taiwan Trade Tour
Toowoomba region businesses looking to crack lucrative Asian markets have been urged to join Toowoomba Regional Council on a business tour to Korea and Taiwan in September.
Official Launch For SB Directions
The South Burnett’s new economic and tourism development body, South Burnett Directions, will be officially launched next Tuesday (June 11)
What The South Burnett Will Pay
Most South Burnett families will pay an extra $600 per year in State fees and charges as a result of yesterday’s Queensland Budget.
What’s In It For The South Burnett
The South Burnett has enjoyed a few wins from the 2013 Queensland State Budget.
Kathy’s Business Is Expanding
A six-month project to expand Nanango Country Veterinary Services culminated in an official opening on Saturday
Award-Winning Restaurant To Close
Owner Jimmy Stephen has announced that his award-winning Accents Restaurant in Kingaroy will be closing its doors on July 27.
KCCI Members Go Clubbing
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce members “hit the dance floor” for their latest Meet’n’Greet this evening.
MPs Confirm 22.6pc Power Rise
The State Government confirmed this afternoon that the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) had determined that general household electricity prices should rise by 22.6 per cent.
Mothballed Units Blamed For Power Hike
The Electrical Trades Union has blamed the State Government – and the decision to mothball two units at Tarong Power Station – for a predicted rise in electricity prices.
Council Faces Tough Decisions
South Burnett roads and bridges will continue to steadily deteriorate to the point where they become untrafficable if Council can’t raise extra money, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has warned.
Green Costs ‘Driving Up Power Price’
Queensland electricity prices are 18.9 per cent higher because of the impact of green schemes and the Carbon Tax, Energy Minister Mark McArdle said today.
Work Begins On Green Screen
Contractors have begun planting a “green screen” of trees at the new Ergon substation site
Shake-Up For Building Industry Regulator
The State Government will set up a new independent Queensland Building and Construction Commission to replace the Queensland Building Services Authority as part of the biggest change to the industry regulator in 22 years.
Circuit Breaker To Stop Fires
Ergon Energy is expected to start trials soon of a life-saving device the State Government says could stop overhead powerline faults from causing bushfires.
Mayor Unhappy With Tax Collector Role
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann isn’t happy about his Council being forced to collect taxes on behalf of the State Government.
State Budget Will Hit Hip Pocket
Many South Burnett residents will face a $500-$600 a year rise in their basic living costs when the State Government brings down the 2013-14 Queensland Budget next Tuesday.
