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.
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.
