NBN Coming To Gympie Shire And Blackbutt
Parts of Gympie Regional Council area have been earmarked to receive high-speed fixed wireless broadband in the near future.
New Faces At Tarong
The electricity market mightn’t be the strongest at the moment but that hasn’t stopped Tarong Power Station continuing to plan for the future, with five new apprentices and one trainee starting work this week.
Child Care Centre, Shops Approved
Kingaroy will get another child care centre and some more shops after the South Burnett Regional Council gave the go-head this week for the construction of a new complex on three lots on the corner of Kingaroy Street and Mirage Avenue, opposite Taabinga State School.
Council Joins Murri Munchies
The South Burnett Regional Council has become an associate member of Murri Munchies Ltd, a not-for-profit alliance of Wide Bay Burnett indigenous people which wants to create an Australian bush tucker industry.
New Housing Estate Approved
South Burnett Regional Council has approved an application for 123 lots in Blackbutt
TAG Team Discusses Tourism
South Burnett tourism operators gathered in the new Pat Lee Meeting Room at Ringsfield House in Nanango last week to hear industry updates and discuss branding.
Solar Power ‘Doubles’
Regional Queensland’s love affair with solar energy reached record heights last year with 31,990 new solar systems connected to Ergon Energy’s network under the State Government’s Solar Bonus Scheme.
Samuel’s Off To Uni
Nanango resident Samuel Tonkin’s academic dreams will become a reality thanks to a Bendigo scholarship
Urgent Mobile Upgrade Needed
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh today called on the Federal Government to upgrade mobile phone coverage urgently across the flood-hit North Burnett region.
Category D ‘Critical For Jobs’
The State Government is seeking activation of Category D assistance under the National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) for areas worst hit by the Australia Day floods.
Mayor Supports Postal Protest
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has joined the protest against Australia Post’s decision to close counter services at Kingaroy’s CBD post office.
Help Is Now At Hand
“If you need help, it’s available” – that’s the message from Farm Financial Counsellor Alan Broome
Endeavour Expands Kingaroy Kitchen
The Endeavour Foundation officially opened their newly-expanded commercial kitchen with a special morning tea last Thursday.
MP Puts Pressure On Aust Post
Federal LNP Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott has backed the Kingaroy community to persuade Australia Post to abandon its plans to change the retail counter at the Kingaroy Delivery Centre.
Category C Funding Approved
The South Burnett has been granted Category C disaster zone status under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.
Advice Sought From Ombudsman
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has been contacted in relation to the decision to close counter services at the Kingaroy Street Post Office.
Calling Ex-Meandu Workers
Have you worked at Meandu Mine over the past 30 years? For Rio Tinto, Thiess or Downer EDI Mining?
Committee To Advise
On Land Access Issues
Mines Minister Andrew Cripps has named the committee that will oversee the implementation of the State Government’s “Six-Point Action Plan” to address conflicts between farmers and resources company over land access.
Low-Interest Loans Available
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated the State Government on offering Disaster Support loans for just 1.7 per cent interest.
High Speed Broadband On The Way
NBN Co has begun lodging development applications with the South Burnett Regional Council
