Workers To Rally Against Job Cuts
Unions are organising a community rally to be held in Kingaroy next week in support of workers at the Tarong Power Station.
Have Your Say On Tourism Strategy
The State Government has asked tourism industry representatives and the public to have a say on a new draft Queensland Drive Tourism Strategy.
Ruralco Explores Elders Acquisition
Ruralco is weighing up its options in regards to making a bid to purchase Elders Rural Services despite be rebuffed by parent company Elders Limited last month when it suggested a merger arrangement.
Which Bank Is Helping?
The Commonwealth Bank in Kingaroy became a sea of pink in the fight against cancer.
McArdle Blames Feds For Power Debts
The State Government has blamed the debt levels of three of its government-owned corporations on the Federal Government and the Australian Energy Regulator.
Regional Food Group
Wants To Sign Up Farmers
The Southern Queensland Country Regional Food Network is seeking local farmers to fulfil the demand for regionally produced food.
Council Wants To Buy $6m More Locally
The South Burnett Regional Council will try to put an extra $6 million a year into the pockets of South Burnett businesses by introducing changes to its purchasing policy at November’s general meeting.
‘Real Agenda’ Behind Job Losses: Union
The Electrical Trades Union says the “real agenda” behind recent job losses at Stanwell has been exposed: sack the permanent workforce and replace it with contractors.
Community Bank Launches Prospectus
Bendigo Bank has publicly launched a prospectus to form a Community Bank in Nanango.
Treasurer ‘Senses Optimism’
Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls says he detects a sense of optimism from the businesspeople in Kingaroy.
No Uranium Mine Likely
Today’s decision by the State Government to overturn a long-standing ban on uranium mining is expected to have little effect on the South Burnett.
Mayor Upset By Wind Farm ‘Misinformation’
Western Downs Mayor Ray Brown is saddened that misinformation has split the community over the proposed Coopers Gap wind farm.
Pro-Wind Farm Group Meets In Dalby
A meeting was held at the Western Downs Regional Council offices today to discuss the proposed AGL wind farm project at Coopers Gap.
Ergon Energy Axes 500 Jobs
There’s no word as yet whether today’s announcement of 500 job losses at Ergon Energy will affect the five depots in the South Burnett. But local employees are worried.
RACQ Launches ‘Virtual’ Visitor Centres
Four “virtual visitor centres” which allow potential travellers to go online and order electronic brochures to be emailed to their inbox, or hard-copy brochures mailed to their post box, have been developed to encourage interest in inland Queensland road travel.
Chopper Service To ‘Remain Independent’
The AGL Action Rescue Helicopter Service will remain independent if a proposed amalgamation with CareFlight NSW occurs, and funds raised in the area will stay in the area.
State Won’t Step In To Save Jobs
The State Government will not intervene in the axing of jobs at Tarong Power Station and Meandu Mine.
Top Role For Stanwell Employee
A former procurement officer at Tarong Energy and Stanwell has been appointed Queensland’s chief procurement officer.
Assets Won’t Be Sold ‘Without Mandate’
Queensland Energy Minister Mark McArdle says the Electrical Trades Union should direct its anger to the Federal Government for encouraging the sale of electricity assets.
Huston’s Joins Exclusive Global Club
The South Burnett is now officially the home of one of Australia’s top eight Nissan dealerships.
