$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.
Food Network Formed
The Southern Queensland Country Regional Food Network – a joint project of local councils, the Regional Tourism organisation and the State Government – has now been formally incorporated as a unique association.
Power Station Wins Awards
Tarong Power Station has been recognised by Engineers Australia for two projects which delivered savings
Businessman Advising Government
Kingaroy businessman Shannon Scott is having a say on how government interacts with small business.
Lane Closure Extended
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has advised further changes to the single lane closure currently in place on the D’Aguilar Highway at Blackbutt Range.
Beware Of ‘Police’ Scam
Police are investigating a telephone scam targeting small and independent businesses in the North Coast Region.
New CEO At PCA
Chief Operating Officer John Howard has officially taken over the position of CEO at the Kingaroy-based Peanut Company of Australia.
High-Power MPs To
Remove Mining ‘Red Tape’
Deputy Premier and Member for Callide Jeff Seeney will chair a special Cabinet Committee to examine the impacts of government regulation on the mining industry.
Australian Pork Joins NFF
Australian Pork Limited (APL) has joined the the National Farmers’ Federation as a Commodity Council member.
