Council Water Rates Set To Soar
South Burnett water and sewerage bills look set to rise by an average of between $100 and $150 next year, and possibly more.
A Noble Victory … At Last!
Moffatdale’s Wally Pesudovs has been quietly celebrating a victory. After five years of hard work, four failed crops and $18,000 in outlays, he’s finally released his first wine.
New Body To Manage TAFE
The State Government announced today it would set up a new body to take over the management of all Queensland TAFE colleges from July 1.
Club Brings New Life To Murgon Airfield
A group of enthusiastic aviators is breathing new life into Murgon’s 80-year-old Angelfield airstrip.
Boost For Local Groups
Three South Burnett community groups have received a funding boost under Round 75 of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund:
Union Campaign ‘Dishonest’: MP
Energy Minister Mark McArdle said today the Electrical Trades Union was running “a dishonest campaign” on asset sales “using its members’ hard-earned funds for purely political purposes”.
Forum To Fight Asset Sales
The Electrical Trades Union is hoping to “light the fuse” to spark a community backlash against any State Government plans to privatise electricity assets in Queensland.
Tinny Pub In Liquidation
A manager will take over the running of the Tingoora Hotel on Monday following an application for a winding up order against the controlling company, Lodgefern Pty Ltd.
$66,000 Grant For Horticultural Trainees
A plan to form a food hub in the South Burnett that could create hundreds of jobs over the next five years took another step forward this week.
Meet’n’Greet At New Motel
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next Meet’n’Greet will be held on Monday, April 22, at the new Room Motels Kingaroy in Youngman Street.
Bold New Vision For Tourism
The South Burnett Tourism Association has backed away from oblivion at its rescheduled AGM, voting instead to elect a new executive and adopt a bold, new vision which will see it focus on local projects with greater member participation.
SBWIA Withdraws Offer Of Help
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association has backed away from a proposal that it merge with the South Burnett Tourism Association to help keep the region’s tourism organisation alive.
More Delays On Range
Drivers can expect delays again on the Blackbutt Range after Easter for more slope stabilisation work.
Union Poll Rejects Asset Sales
Queenslanders – including LNP voters – oppose proposals to sell off State assets, a poll released today by the Services Union shows.
Terms Fixed For New Acland Mine
The Coordinator-General has finalised the terms of reference for the New Acland Coal Mine Stage 3 project, clearing the way for New Hope Coal to prepare a new environmental impact statement (EIS) for the scaled-down proposal.
Tourism Group At Crossroads
The South Burnett Tourism Association is at a crossroads after its outgoing President yesterday called for the organisation to be wound up.
Tips To Open Longer
Opening hours at the Wondai and Murgon Waste Transfer Stations will be extended in the near future.
More Blackbutt Development
The South Burnett Regional Council has approved a second new subdivision in Blackbutt
Grants Open For Tourism Operators
A Federal Government grants program to assist the tourism industry has opened for applications and Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss is urging South Burnett businesses to apply.
Gympie Shire Land Values Tumble
Land valuations in the Gympie Regional Council area have fallen by an average of 11.2 per cent according to the latest land valuations released today.
