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.
Work Begins On Green Screen
Contractors have begun planting a “green screen” of trees at the new Ergon substation site
Shake-Up For Building Industry Regulator
The State Government will set up a new independent Queensland Building and Construction Commission to replace the Queensland Building Services Authority as part of the biggest change to the industry regulator in 22 years.
Circuit Breaker To Stop Fires
Ergon Energy is expected to start trials soon of a life-saving device the State Government says could stop overhead powerline faults from causing bushfires.
Mayor Unhappy With Tax Collector Role
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann isn’t happy about his Council being forced to collect taxes on behalf of the State Government.
State Budget Will Hit Hip Pocket
Many South Burnett residents will face a $500-$600 a year rise in their basic living costs when the State Government brings down the 2013-14 Queensland Budget next Tuesday.
Trainees Looking For Trainees
Four Kingaroy State High School students are looking for “victims” (or willing participants!) who are keen to improve their health and fitness.
June Meet’n’Greet At Pub
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding its June Meet’n’Greet on Monday, June 3, at the Commercial Hotel in Kingaroy.
Big Boost From Bendigo
Community members gathered in Yarraman on Wednesday night for the presentation of grants cheques
Ergon Told To Buy From Stanwell
Ergon Energy will quit the energy marketplace and in future purchase energy “predominantly” from the government-owned corporations Stanwell and CS Energy.
Liquor Licence Changes
Pass Through Parliament
The State Government has passed new laws to make it easier for community groups to hold events without the need to obtain liquor permits.
Review To Cut Shopping Centre ‘Red Tape’
Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie is inviting small retailers to have their say on changes to the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994.
Councils Plan Business Innovation Centre
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) – the umbrella body that includes the South Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie regional councils – is seeking the services of a professional organisation or individual to help develop a Wide Bay Burnett Centre for Rural Innovation.
Rodeo School For Ficks Crossing
A rodeo school will be established at Ficks Crossing after the South Burnett Regional Council signed a lease agreement with the Shaftesbury Centre this week.
Digital Support For Local Radio Station
Independent Kingaroy radio station K-FM 96.3FM has been given the opportunity of receiving six months support to develop a digital marketing strategy.
Council To Build Communications Tower
The South Burnett Regional Council will build a new communications tower at Cushnie to improve its disaster communications capabilities.
MP Blames Debt For ‘Neglect’
Federal Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott says he is flabbergasted by the Labor Government’s “sheer neglect” of regional Australia during last night’s Budget.
‘It Doesn’t Matter Who Owns Us’
Local businesspeople, council representatives and other community leaders were invited “behind the fence” at the Meandu coal mine this morning to hear an update on operations by Stanwell representatives.
