30 Years Of Community Service
South Burnett CTC – the not-for-profit organisation that seems to be involved in so many parts of life in the South Burnett – is celebrating its 30th birthday.
Unions Fear Job Losses,
Higher Electricity Bills
The union movement has reacted angrily to today’s State Government announcement that it will “investigate” selling off Stanwell Corporation, CS Energy, QIC, the Port of Gladstone and the Port of Townsville.
Meeting Says Electricity
Network Should Not Be Sold
A community forum held at Kingaroy’s Senior Citizens Centre last night attracted an audience of about 25 people concerned about the possible privatisation of the State’s electricity industry.
Wine Tourism Launch In Toowoomba
Southern Queensland Country Tourism – the tourism body responsible for promotion of the South Burnett – will be launching a new “Food & Wine Development Plan” in Toowoomba on May 24.
State Government To
Investigate Stanwell Sale
State Government has announced it will investigate selling Stanwell, operators of the Tarong power stations
Major Upgrade To Power Network
Ergon Energy completed a major upgrade of the high-voltage network in Kingaroy at the weekend.
CCTV Cameras Not In Budget: Mayor
The South Burnett Regional Council has no plans to introduce closed-circuit TV cameras in Kingaroy or Nanango in the foreseeable future, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today.
Stanwell Re-Negotiating Contracts
South Burnett businesses have been invited to look at contracting opportunities which may be opening at Stanwell’s Tarong power stations and Meandu mine.
Region’s House Prices Remain Flat
Property prices in the South Burnett have remained relatively flat over the last five years, according to a new study released by RP Data.
NAB Lends A Hand
The National Australia Bank has presented local not-for-profit group South Burnett CTC with $10,000
Region ‘Doing Better Than Neighbours’
The South Burnett’s economy is performing better than some bigger regions like Gympie and Bundaberg, the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry heard tonight.
Driverless Trucks Coming To Meandu
A three-year trial of remotely controlled, driverless coal trucks will begin at Stanwell’s Meandu Mine on April 29.
Council Water Rates Set To Soar
South Burnett water and sewerage bills look set to rise by an average of between $100 and $150 next year, and possibly more.
A Noble Victory … At Last!
Moffatdale’s Wally Pesudovs has been quietly celebrating a victory. After five years of hard work, four failed crops and $18,000 in outlays, he’s finally released his first wine.
New Body To Manage TAFE
The State Government announced today it would set up a new body to take over the management of all Queensland TAFE colleges from July 1.
Club Brings New Life To Murgon Airfield
A group of enthusiastic aviators is breathing new life into Murgon’s 80-year-old Angelfield airstrip.
Boost For Local Groups
Three South Burnett community groups have received a funding boost under Round 75 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund:
Union Campaign ‘Dishonest’: MP
Energy Minister Mark McArdle said today the Electrical Trades Union was running “a dishonest campaign” on asset sales “using its members’ hard-earned funds for purely political purposes”.
Forum To Fight Asset Sales
The Electrical Trades Union is hoping to “light the fuse” to spark a community backlash against any State Government plans to privatise electricity assets in Queensland.
Tinny Pub In Liquidation
A manager will take over the running of the Tingoora Hotel on Monday following an application for a winding up order against the controlling company, Lodgefern Pty Ltd.
