$1.58m Funding To Help Kingaroy Homeless
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed more than $1.584 million in funding announced by the State Government today for vital accommodation and support services in Kingaroy.
$180,000 Grants To Beat Crime
Applications to the Suncorp Insurance and the Queensland Police Service “Safer Queensland Community” grants program are now open.
Kingaroy’s Betta Is Best …
Kingaroy’s Betta Electrical store has won the prestigious “Small Branded Retailer of the Year” award at its group’s annual conference being held this week in California.
Court-Ordered Workers Need Jobs
The State Government is asking not-for-profit groups in the South Burnett to put up their hands to provide community service projects for offenders.
Hard Work and Persistence
Will Pay Off, Jobseekers Told
The right path for indigenous jobseekers hoping to securing a job in the booming resource sector was all about hard work, persistence and asking as many questions as possible.
Greens Meet To Discuss CSG and Mines
Australian Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne and Senator Larissa Waters hosted an informal forum at the Burke and Wills Conference room in Toowoomba last night ahead of Senator Milne’s appearance on the ABC’s Q&A panel show.
Reserve Banks Cuts Rates Another 25 Points
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced today that it will cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.50 per cent, pushing interest rates to their lowest level since the height of the global financial crisis.
NFF Urges Banks To Pass
On Full Interest Rate Cut
The National Farmers’ Federation has welcomed today’s interest rate cut, calling on financial lenders to pass the full 0.25 per cent cut to their agribusiness customers.
Another Warning About Dodgy Solar Installers
Following hot on the heels of local Member Bruce Scott raising the issue of dodgy solar installations in Kingaroy, a local solar installer has issued his own warning – beware of telemarketers!
Ruralco Buys Stake In Elders
Ruralco Holdings has acquired a 10.1 per cent stake in Elders but both companies say there is no current intention of making a takeover bid.
New Chairmen Appointed
The State Government has appointed new chairmen to Stanwell Corporation, Ergon Energy, Sunwater and three other government-owned corporations.
RADF Round Opens On Monday
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that Round 1 of the 2012 Regional Arts Development Fund program will open on Monday.
Aged Care Homes Get Big Tick
The South Burnett has fared well in an audit of fire safety standards released today by Housing and Public Works Minister Bruce Flegg.
Visitors Urged To See Our Natural Wonders
Toowoomba Golden West and South Burnett Tourism have launched a $68,000 multi-media campaign to entice visitors to take a “Cool Country Escape” in the region.
Health Workers Ordered To Repay $91m
Health workers who were overpaid because of the bungled payroll system will now have to start repaying the government following the lifting of a moratorium granted by the former State Government.
Would You Like Fries
With Your Donation?
McDonald’s restaurant has donated just over $1000 to the Chaplaincy Program at Kingaroy SHS
Origin Tells Government Bubbles Are Natural
The State Government has received interim advice that bubbling gas in the Condamine River is unlikely to be linked to coal seam gas activities in the area.
Controversy Over Methane
Bubbles Caught On Video
Lock the Gate investigators claim to have discovered coal seam gas bubbling to the surface along a 5km stretch of the Condamine River near Chinchilla.
Council Forges Relationship With Swickers
The South Burnett Regional Council is forming a “working partnership” with Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory to ensure the survival of this important local enterprise.
Community Groups Receive Funds Boost
Eleven community groups in the South Burnett have been given a financial boost by the State Government, with more than $135,000 in funding allocated from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
