Funding To Fast-Track Carbon Farming
Researchers and farming organisations can now access funds under a program designed to fast track development of carbon farming under the Federal Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative.
KCCI Updated On Bus Trial
The KCCI’s August Meet’n’Greet heard an update on how the trial Kingaroy bus service is running
Cougar Won’t Rule Re-Start In Or Out
Cougar Energy has not ruled out re-opening the company’s controversial Underground Coal Gasification plant near Coolabunia if its legal actions against the State Government are successful.
Teys Installs Unique Recycling Plant
A plant currently currently being commissioned at Teys Brothers Murgon to remove salt from waste water could have implications for the burgeoning coal seam gas industry.
Working Together For A Bright Future
Murgon State High School this evening hosted the official launch of MRAEL’s new Indigenous Employment and Training Project.
Best Pies Are At Blackbutt!
The tiny Blackbutt Bakery has taken out first and second place for Speciality Pies in the annual Queensland Baking Trade Show and Competition held this week at Victoria Park in Brisbane.
KCCG Calls For Action On UCG Site
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group is urging the State Government to ensure that the Cougar Energy Underground Coal Gasification trial site is immediately dismantled and the site rehabilitated.
May Day Holiday Shifted To October
The LNP Government has overturned the former ALP Government’s decision to move the Queen’s Birthday public holiday to the first Monday in October, instead deciding to move Labour Day from May to this date.
QRAA To Visit Blackbutt, Goomeri
Flood-affected primary producers, business owners and non-profit organisations in the South Burnett have been urged to book an appointment to meet with the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority’s regional Client Liaison Officer to discuss the assistance available for their flood recovery efforts.
Five Sites Nominated For Heritage Listing
Five buildings in the South Burnett have been nominated for Queensland Heritage Listing.
Mining Permit Reports Available Online
The State Government has launched a new online service for landholders to access information about exploration and mining activity in their local area.
$141,000 Concessions To Community Groups
South Burnett Regional Council has allocated $141,000 worth of concessions to local community organisations in this year’s Budget.
$525,000 Upgrade For Pools
South Burnett Regional Council will spend $235,000 to install heat pumps to complement existing solar heating at the Kingaroy, Nanango, Murgon and Wondai swimming pools.
Council Wants 2km Buffer
Zone Around Wind Farms
The South Burnett Regional Council will continue to apply pressure to the State Government to update State Planning Policy on wind farms.
Back To A Single Lane – Again
The Blackbutt Range will be reverting to a single lane roadway – with 15 minute delays – tomorrow night and Friday night.
No Forced Redundancies At Stanwell
There has been no target number set for job reductions at Stanwell, the company’s CEO Richard Van Breda said this afternoon.
Tarong’s Looking For New Recruits
Tarong Power Station is looking for 10 new apprentices and trainees to join the 25 who are already gaining valuable skills at the power station.
LPG Price Tipped To Jump
The RACQ has warned motorists whose cars use LPG should fill up now before an expected price jump in the next few days.
Goomeri Lays Out The Welcome Mat
Goomeri is an RV Friendly Town, in fact it’s the only RV Friendly town in the South Burnett
Council CEO Resigns
Toowoomba Regional Council CEO Ken Gouldthorp has resigned after more than three years in the job.
