$66,000 Grant For Horticultural Trainees
A plan to form a food hub in the South Burnett that could create hundreds of jobs over the next five years took another step forward this week.
Meet’n’Greet At New Motel
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next Meet’n’Greet will be held on Monday, April 22, at the new Room Motels Kingaroy in Youngman Street.
Bold New Vision For Tourism
The South Burnett Tourism Association has backed away from oblivion at its rescheduled AGM, voting instead to elect a new executive and adopt a bold, new vision which will see it focus on local projects with greater member participation.
SBWIA Withdraws Offer Of Help
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association has backed away from a proposal that it merge with the South Burnett Tourism Association to help keep the region’s tourism organisation alive.
More Delays On Range
Drivers can expect delays again on the Blackbutt Range after Easter for more slope stabilisation work.
Union Poll Rejects Asset Sales
Queenslanders – including LNP voters – oppose proposals to sell off State assets, a poll released today by the Services Union shows.
Terms Fixed For New Acland Mine
The Coordinator-General has finalised the terms of reference for the New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3 project, clearing the way for New Hope Coal to prepare a new environmental impact statement (EIS) for the scaled-down proposal.
Tourism Group At Crossroads
The South Burnett Tourism Association is at a crossroads after its outgoing President yesterday called for the organisation to be wound up.
Tips To Open Longer
Opening hours at the Wondai and Murgon Waste Transfer Stations will be extended in the near future.
More Blackbutt Development
The South Burnett Regional Council has approved a second new subdivision in Blackbutt
Grants Open For Tourism Operators
A Federal Government grants program to assist the tourism industry has opened for applications and Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss is urging South Burnett businesses to apply.
Gympie Shire Land Values Tumble
Land valuations in the Gympie Regional Council area have fallen by an average of 11.2 per cent according to the latest land valuations released today.
Good Roll-Up At Flood Meetings
More than 450 people attended the South Burnett Community Flood Recovery information meetings held last week.
Nine Selected For SB Directions
The names of the nine committee members who will help the South Burnett Regional Council shape the economic and tourism development of the region were released today.
Communication House To Be Sold
The South Burnett Regional Council will call tenders for the sale of Communication House in Wondai unless a community group can propose a worthwhile alternative use for the building.
Flood Questions For Business
Has your business been affected by any of the 2013 floods in the South Burnett?
Developer Wins Reprieve
A Nanango developer who lost their permit to build six units at 41-43 Wickham Street after seven years of inaction on the project won a reprieve from the South Burnett Regional Council today.
Hayden To Front Tourism Campaign
One of Kingaroy’s favourite sons, Aussie cricket legend Matt Hayden will front a new tourism marketing campaign to encourage more Indian visitors to travel to Queensland.
NBN ‘Five Years Too Late’
NBN Co’s confirmation that Kilkivan will receive fixed wireless broadband in late 2014 comes more than five years too late, Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said today.
Tourism President Calls It Quits
The South Burnett Tourism Association (SBTA) will be looking to elect a new President when it holds it re-scheduled Annual General Meeting next month.
