Carbon Trial ‘A Success’
A joint trial between Stanwell and the CSIRO of post-combustion capture (PCC) technology to cut carbon emissions at Tarong Power Station has been a success, the ABC reported today.
SPC Campaign Coming To Kingaroy
Shepparton’s fight to save its local processing company – these days known as SPC Ardmona – is coming to Kingaroy next week.
Cougar Drops Civil Actions
Cougar Energy advised the ASX today that is has dropped its civil actions against the State Government.
Senator Congratulates Graduates
Senate President John Hogg paid a flying visit to the South Burnett today to congratulate nine graduates from a horticulture training program run by Growing The Burnett Inc (GTB).
Chopper To Check Powerlines
Ergon Energy will begin its annual helicopter patrols of power lines in the Wide Bay-Burnett region tomorrow (July 25).
KCCI Members Plan New Get-Together
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding an “End Of Month Drinks” get-together at the Commercial Hotel from 4:30pm to 6:30pm on Friday (July 26).
Dispute Notified Over Job Losses
The Combined Unions negotiating with Stanwell over job losses at Tarong Power Station have notified the Fair Work Commission of a dispute.
Grants To Help Tourism Industry
A Federal Government grants program to help the tourism industry has opened for applications.
Streetscape Work to Start Soon
Work is due to start soon in Nanango on Stage 1 of the South Burnett Regional Council’s streetscaping project in Nanango.
Council Refuses To Budge On Roadworks
Developers who want to build new sub-divisions in the South Burnett will have to build proper infrastructure before they can begin erecting houses.
Greens Plan ‘To Help Farmers’
Greens candidate for Maranoa Grant Newson says the party’s plan to lower farm energy bills would greatly help local farmers.
$11,000 Grant To Upgrade Fuel Tanker
The Bendigo Bank has donated $11,000 to the recently re-named RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter to upgrade a fuel tanker used by the service.
Tourism TAG Meeting
Southern Queensland Country Tourism will be holding a Tourism Advisory Group Meeting at Crane Wines at Haydens Road in Booie at 5:30pm on Tuesday (July 23).
Expo Organisers Go It Alone
The “South Burnett Shines” community expo planned for Nanango next month is definitely still going ahead but it won’t be run under the umbrella of Boots’n Bulldust Inc.
Owen Brings Power To The People
A Wondai business has introduced a new-style of solar technology to Queensland, and in the process has been named a finalist in the national Clean Energy Council Solar Awards.
Bush ‘Betrayed’, Says Union
The Electrical Trades Union has accused the LNP State Government of “betraying the bush in its rush to privatise the electricity industry”.
Jobmatch Gets Recycled
South Burnett Jobmatch, the specialist organisation which provided job opportunities for disabled people, is no more.
Three More NBN Towers Approved
The South Burnett Regional Council has given approval to three more NBN towers to help bring fixed wireless broadband services to the region.
Hannibal’s Back At Work
A $1.8 million accommodation bill, 370 meals a day and half a tonne of savoury mince for breakfast
Opportunity To Test Your Skills
A call has gone out to local trainees and apprentices to take part in the regional WorldSkills competition next month.
