Work Starts On 30-Year Plan For Agriculture
The Queensland Government will begin consultations on a 30-year strategic plan for agriculture as part of a “Six Month Action Plan” announced today.
Opportunity Of A Lifetime
Ten young Indigenous trainees are now combining work with school in an innovative project organised by Kingaroy-based apprenticeships company MRAEL with the backing of Stanwell Corporation and the local Wakka Wakka people.
Carbon Tax Will ‘Cripple Regional Qld’
Queensland Agriculture Minister John McVeigh slammed Federal Labor’s carbon tax today saying it would cripple regional Queensland by driving up the cost of doing business and potentially kill off local industries and jobs across the State.
SBRC’s 2012 Budget: What You’ll Pay
Most South Burnett ratepayers will be paying less than $4 a week extra over the coming year after the South Burnett Regional Council handed down its 2012-13 Budget today. And almost one in four will be paying an increase of less than $2 a week.
Downer EDI To Replace Thiess
Downer EDi has been named as the new long-term operator of the Meandu coal mine at Tarong
Ergon Swamped With Solar Applications
The decision by the State Government to slash the feed-in tariff rate for solar power systems from 44c/kWh to 8c/kWh from midnight last night has sparked a huge run of last-minute orders at solar retailers.
PCA Records $6.4m Loss
The Kingaroy-based Peanut Company of Australia has recorded a loss of $6.4 million
Mayor Wants Peak Group
The South Burnett needs a regional body to cover commerce, industry and tourism, says Wayne Kratzmann
Dingo Baiting Now Easier
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister John McVeigh has announced new measures to make wild dog baiting easier and allow graziers to better co-ordinate district-wide baiting programs.
Upgrade May Disrupt Local ADSL
Telstra is advising customers in the South Burnett area that they may experience some disruptions soon to their internet connections as the local BigPond Network is upgraded.
SBRC Announcing Budget On Wednesday
The South Burnett Regional Council will bring down its 2012-13 Budget at a public meeting at the Glendon Street Council Chambers this Wednesday, July 11 at 9:00am
KCCI Meeting In Kingaroy Tonight
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding a Meet & Greet at the premises of O’Reilly Nunn Favier – Surveyorsin Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 5:30pm onwards tonight.
Pat’s Had A Powerful Career
When Pat Williams took off his Ergon Energy safety vest for the last time today in Kingaroy, he was not retiring …
New Director Appointed To Stanwell
The State Government has announced the appointment of a new director to Stanwell Corporation Limited.
Councils Told ‘To Think Outside The Square’
Local Government Minister David Crisafulli has urged councils to find new ways to fund community infrastructure and services in the face of Queensland’s crippling debt.
KCCI Meet’n’Greet On Monday
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding its July Meet’n’Greet on Monday night (July 9) at O’Reilly, Nunn and Favier Surveyors, 194 Kingaroy Street.
Motorists Being Ripped Off, Says RACQ
Fuel retailers are reaping the benefits of plummeting international oil prices by pocketing the profits rather than passing on the savings to motorists, says motoring body RACQ.
Miner Says Drilling Program Will Begin ASAP
Mining Projects Group Ltd has completed its acquisition of 100 per cent of the issued capital of Delcarmen Energy Ltd, which holds two applications for Exploration Permits for Coal north and east of Kingaroy.
Roadwork To Limit Range Crossing
The D’Aguilar Highway across the Blackbutt Range will revert to a single lane for a few days next week to allow pavement work to occur.
Website Blackouts Caused By Leap Second
southburnett.com.au and a number of other South Burnett websites were briefly off air for about 20 minutes this morning when we fell victim to a leap second.
