Solar Deadline Looms
Ergon Energy customers who have qualified to receive the 44c/kWh feed-in tariff must have their solar PV system installed and a “Form A” lodged by their installer by the end of June to retain eligibility.
Ergon Prices To Remain Fixed … For Now
The State Government is moving to allow the market to set electricity prices in south-east Queensland, although for the time being prices in regional areas serviced by Ergon will continue to be fixed by the Queensland Competition Authority.
Shake-Up For Ergon, Energex
Ergon Energy and Energex will be amalgamated under one board to “reduce duplication” under a proposal announced today by the State Government.
Server Upgrade On The Way
southburnett.com.au is moving to a newer, faster web server but there may be a couple of minor hiccups along the way.
18,000 Tonnes Of Concrete Later …
South Burnett residents who registered for SMS alerts about the Blackbutt Range received a welcome message on their mobile phones on Thursday … the major construction works are now complete.
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.
