Cougar In Secret Talks With State Govt
Controversial underground coal gasification company Cougar Energy announced this morning that it is holding confidential discussions with the State Government involving its UCG trial site at Coolabunia.
Town Planning Changes Made Easier
The State Government has further simplified guidelines for making and amending planning schemes following council and industry feedback.
New Laws Will Help ‘Buy Local’ Policy
Changes to the Local Government Act passed through Parliament last week will support the South Burnett Regional Council’s efforts to buy more locally-produced goods and services.
SBRC Backs Web Marketing Proposal
The SBRC has thrown its support behind a plan to copy an idea from NSW in a bid to attract new residents to the South Burnett.
Wondai Hails New Service
After an absence of three years, Wondai will have a taxi again when a new community-based service begins operating on Monday.
New Café Does Cherbourg Proud
Birds sing and a magpie calls as I taste the best coffee I’ve had in years on the verandah of the Yurri Muntha Café at Cherbourg.
Free Webinar For Businesses
The State Government is encouraging business owners to register for a free webinar to help prepare them for the upcoming storm season.
New Hope For Acland Miners
The expansion of the controversial New Acland coal mine now appears more likely following the State Government’s “cautious” welcome today of a revised application by New Hope Coal.
Small Farming Draws A Large Audience
A crowd of 65 gathered to hear about the potential for forming a new fresh food co-op
Fund Offers Money For Small Towns
The Federal Government is offering grants of between $50,000 and $500,000 for community projects in small towns in round three of the Regional Development Australia Fund, which is now open.
MP Issues ‘Buy Local’
Christmas Challenge
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is challenging residents to shop locally and purchase 100 per cent of their Christmas needs from small businesses to help bolster sales and support local jobs
Have Your Say On Power Costs
Regional Queenslanders have been invited to have their say on the determination of 2013-14 electricity prices at a series of workshops to be held across the State later this month.
$1.2b Solar Project Scrapped
The $1.2 billion solar power project that was to be built near Chinchilla has been officially scrapped.
Christmas Spirit At Gumnut
To celebrate Christmas, The Gumnut Place at Murgon has released a special range of home-baked treats.
TAFE Faces Major Shake-Up
The Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE – which operates the TAFE campuses in Kingaroy and Cherbourg – will undergo a major shake-up if recommendations in the Queensland Skills and Training Taskforce final report released on Tuesday are adopted by the State Government.
Business Workshops In Murgon, Kingaroy
Is your business suffering? Are you frustrated at dealing with staff who aren’t productive and don’t want to sell? Are you sick of trying to make your business successful?
Dark Side To Solar Energy Boom
There’s dark sides to the booming solar industry that extend beyond the recent decision by Stanwell to mothball two units at Tarong Power Station.
Solar ‘Adding $240 To Electricity Bills’
Rooftop solar costs are projected to add more than $240 per year to average electricity bills within five years, according to research from the Queensland Competition Authority.
MPs Keep Busy In Town
The visiting Cabinet ministers are taking the opportunity of their trip to Kingaroy to visit local government offices and promote various State Government initiatives.
Coalition Says Red Tape ‘Squeezing’ Business
The Coalition will take an axe to Federal Government red tape if it’s elected, Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said today, with new figures confirming local businesses and community groups are being squeezed by more red tape than ever.
