Union Shock As Jobs Axed At Tarong
The Electrical Trades Union has reacted with anger to the announcement that two of the four generating units at Tarong Power Station are to be mothballed
Businessmen Believe In Kingaroy
It’s rare these days for a new motel to be built from scratch anywhere in Australia; the cost is usually prohibitive.
Plan To Create Iconic Food Region
The new Southern Queensland Country Food and Wine Development Plan aims to establish Southern Queensland Country as an iconic Australian food regions.
Learn More About Agritourism
South Burnett farmers and land owners have been invited to learn more about opportunities to diversify their businesses at an Agritourism Field Day to be held at Kingaroy on Monday, October 29.
Police Tips For Tradies
Kingaroy police are worried that tradesman and DIYers could be making it easy for criminals.
Greens Question LNP On CSG
The Queensland Greens claim little has changed since the election of the LNP State Government as “community concerns about Queensland’s coal seam gas industry remain unaddressed”.
Ten More Weeks Of Lane
Closures On D’Aguilar Hwy
South Burnett residents will be happy to hear that the work to rebuild the D’Aguilar Highway through the Blackbutt Range is nearing the final stages.
AgForce Welcomes New CEO
Farming lobby group AgForce Queensland has welcomed the appointment of Charles Burke to the role of chief executive officer.
$1.5m Economic Boost
Accommodation will be in short supply from Friday onwards when the overhaul of Unit 1 at the Tarong Power Station begins.
Feedback Sought On Cutting Greentape
The State Government is seeking feedback on options to further cut “greentape” for small businesses.
Council Axes Controversial
Glendon St Forecourt Cafe
Council is planning to move its Economic Development Unit into the controversial forecourt cafe space in Glendon Street
MP Targets Blackbutt’s ‘Unlucky’ Postcode
Member for Maranoa Bruce Scott has gone in to bat for the residents of Blackbutt and Benarkin about their very unlucky postcode: 4306.
MP ‘Monitoring’ Gas Supply
A State MP has assured industry he is “monitoring the situation” after widespread concerns about the cost and availability of domestic gas supplies in Queensland.
Free Seminar To Explain New Plumbing Laws
A free seminar will be held in Kingaroy next month to explain new plumbing laws that come into effect in Queensland on November 1.
$1m Boost From Shutdown
An overhaul of Unit 1 at Tarong Power Station – due to begin on October 5 – will inject more than $1 million into the local economy.
SBRC Reshuffles Key Portfolios
The South Burnett Regional Council will undergo a portfolio reshuffle to align itself more closely with the State Government’s “4 Pillar” economic strategy.
Government ‘Lowered The Bar’: KCCG
Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group spokesman John Dalton said this evening the Queensland Ombudsman’s report into the Cougar Energy UCG approval process “painted an interesting picture”.
Spotlight On Cougar Approval Process
The Qld Ombudsman has released a scathing report highlighting mix-ups and critical decisions in the Cougar UCG approval process
$10.4m Roadworks For Region
Funding for almost $10.4 million worth of roadworks in the South Burnett region was announced in the recent State Budget.
Excitement Rising For Showcase Weekend
The new October long weekend is being held this coming Saturday, Sunday and Monday… and so is the very first South Burnett On Show festival.
