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
KCCI Joins Postal Protest
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce has joined the protest surrounding the Kingaroy Street post office.
Watch Out For Flood Conmen
Flood-affected Queenslanders are being warned to lookout for travelling conmen hoping to cash-in on their misfortune as they attempt to rebuild after the recent natural disaster.
MP Calls For Category C Aid
Federal Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott today met with Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in a bid to make sure Maranoa farmers receive their fair share of flood assistance funding.
BIEDO Offers A Hand
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) has extended its business services to help businesses and community groups affected by the Australia Day weekend floods.
Selections Start For SB Directions
The final committee for the new South Burnett Directions economic development advisory board is expected to be known by the end of February.
More Help For Gympie Shire
Goomeri and Kilkivan residents are now eligible for extra Federal Government financial assistance in the wake of the Australia Day weekend floods.
Australia Post Stands Firm
Australia Post isn’t budging on its decision to close the counter at the Kingaroy Delivery Centre in Kingaroy Street despite howls of protest from the local business community.
Protest Set For Friday
A protest against Australia’s Post decision to close the Kingaroy Street counter has been organised
Protest Over Closure Grows
The anger over the proposed closure of the Kingaroy Street post office has stepped up a notch
Showcase Your Handicrafts Online
South Burnett craftspeople have been invited to showcase their wares on the new Hand Made In Country website.
Workers Slept At Power Station
Tarong Power Station site manager Dennis Franklin is full of praise for his employees during the floods crisis.
Flood Loans Available For Small Business
Queensland small businesses affected by flooding are encouraged to check if they are eligible for government financial assistance to help get their business back on track.
Back To One Lane …
It’s back to one lane again … the Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised that from tomorrow (February 1) there will be single lane closures on the D’Aguilar Highway through the Blackbutt Range.
Miner Granted Permit To Explore
Mining Projects Group Limited has been granted a permit to explore for coal on one of the two prospective exploration permits for coal (EPC) it holds in the South Burnett.
Support Available For Primary
Producers and Small Business
A range of State Government supports, including concessional loans and freight subsidies, are now available for producers and small business operators impacted by the floods.
