Update On Bank Project
All current shareholders of the Bendigo Bank’s Nanango Community Bank Project have been invited to attend an information and update evening about the project.
Stanwell ‘On The Chopping Block’: Union
A newspaper report this morning that Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls believes asset sales, including electricity infrastructure, may be recommended in Costello Committee of Audit report has angered the Electrical Trades Union.
Listeria Cases Prompt Cheese Recalls
An outbreak of listeria which health authorities believe may be linked to soft cheeses manufactured in Victoria has prompted Kingaroy Cheese to conduct a voluntary recall of seven products.
Local Residents Back Wind Farms
A majority of local residents surveyed in a recent telephone poll support future wind farms in the South Burnett / Dalby area.
United In Making A Difference
Something amazing is happening in Nanango … in less than a week, an idea by two women to help raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation has snowballed into a community effort involving more than 60 people.
More Cheap Milk Another Blow: QDO
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation says supermarket giant Coles has marked the second anniversary of the “milk war” by extending its discounts at the expense of Queensland dairy farmers.
Newman Releases Six-Month Plan
Premier Campbell Newman today unveiled his second “Six Month Action Plan” for Queensland.
It’s Not All Gloom And Doom
One of Queensland’s most senior public servants, Under Treasurer Helen Gluer, visited Kingaroy today at the invitation of local MP Deb Frecklington to brief local businesspeople and community groups on the State’s finances.
ETU Calls For Inquiry Into Power Cost
The Electrical Trades Union is calling for a federal inquiry into claims that energy retailers in Queensland are paying as much as $12,000 per megawatt/hour for electricity – more than 200 times the long term average cost of $50/MWh.
Ron’s Not Ready To Retire Yet
Well-known Kingaroy businessman Ron Oliver may have just sold Ollies Mowing … but he’s not looking at retirement yet!
Jodie Breathes Life Into Old Cottage
If you’ve been seeing activity around the old Artist’s Cottage complex near Kingaroy Airport recently, you’re not mistaken … the area has been transformed into Belleville’s Cafe and Gifts.
Diesel Prices Up 20c
Motorists paid on average 20 cents per litre more for diesel in December than they did just two years ago.
Selling Liquor On eBay Illegal
The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation has warned that the unlicensed sale of liquor on eBay is illegal, and sellers without the correct licence are likely to face prosecution.
Council To ‘Think Local First’
South Burnett Regional Council will officially “Think Local First” following major changes to their procurement policy adopted at the last Council meeting for 2012.
Learn How To Tender For
State Government Business
The State Government will be holding a workshop in Kingaroy next month for businesses wanting to learn how to tender for government business.
Nominations Sought For SB Directions
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Keith Campbell will head up a committee to select the members for the new South Burnett Directions Steering Committee.
$135,000 Bid To Woo Summer Tourists
A new Southern Queensland Country tourism marketing campaign valued at $135,000 is encouraging Brisbane families to discover a relaxing summer escape in the South Burnett before the end of the school holidays.
Former Councillor Remembered
A funeral service will be held on Friday (January 4) for former Kingaroy Shire councillor Ian Wren who died on Christmas Day.
Mining Company Signs Up
Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDA WBB) had signed a memorandum of understanding with mining company GVK Hancock to investigate employment opportunities for local workers.
Overflowing With Spirit
Wondai’s traditional Christmas Eve carnival was full of festive spirit on Monday evening
