Business

New Directions For Economic Development

New Directions For Economic Development

A new peak economic and tourism development board made up of businesspeople and community leaders from throughout the South Burnett looks likely following two consultation meetings organised by the South Burnett Regional Council today.

Bank Offers 2013 Scholarship

Bank Offers 2013 Scholarship

The South Burnett Community Bank Group is inviting applications for it 2013 tertiary study scholarship.

UCG Company Fined $60,000

UCG Company Fined $60,000

The operator of an underground coal gasification (UCG) trial plant that released contaminated water has been fined $60,000.

Demand For Power Slumps

Demand For Power Slumps

Despite heatwave conditions across regional Queensland on Tuesday, customer peak demand for electricity was well down on record, according to Ergon Energy.

Heritage Helps Out

Heritage Helps Out

Heritage Nanango Community Funding has come to the aid of the Nanango Childcare Centre

Not-So-New Faces

Not-So-New Faces

A young couple in Nanango has taken over one of the town’s best-known businesses

Wondai Launches Shopping Promo

Wondai Launches Shopping Promo

Wondai Chamber of Commerce has launched its popular “Wondai Dollars” Christmas promotion for 2012.

KCCI Reflects On 2012

KCCI Reflects On 2012

The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry wrapped up its 2012 activities with a Christmas break-up at Accents Restaurant in Kingaroy on Friday evening.

Trainees Showing Good Form

Trainees Showing Good Form

The State Emergency Services training area in Kingaroy will soon be boasting a new concrete slab

Unions Take Anger Out On Local Business

Unions Take Anger Out On Local Business

Kingaroy businessman Jason Frecklington is angry that union frustration over job losses at Tarong Power Station is being taken out on his business, potentially putting more jobs at risk.

Call For Comments On
New Acland Expansion

The State Government is calling for public comment on new draft terms of reference for a proposal to expand the New Acland Coal Mine in the Darling Downs.

New Food Licence For Markets?

New Food Licence For Markets?

People who sell food at any of the South Burnett’s markets may need to apply for a new type of food vendor’s licence next year.

Community Bank Deadline Nears

Community Bank Deadline Nears

Bendigo Bank’s new Nanango Community Bank could be just weeks away … providing it gets enough shareholders.

Council Loses $1.4m In Grants

Council Loses $1.4m In Grants

Council’s 2012-13 Budget may finish the year in deficit after it lost more than $1.4m in government funding

Rotary Launches Calendar

Rotary Launches Calendar

The Rotary Club of Kingaroy launched its 2013 Calendar on Monday night to help promote the South Burnett and raise money for Rotary’s various club projects.

KCCI Elects 2013 Executive

KCCI Elects 2013 Executive

The Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry has elected a new executive committee for 2013