Wind Farm At Chahpingah?
Renewable Energy Partners are in the early stages of exploring another possible renewable energy project in the South Burnett.
Stanwell Pulls Out Of Wind Farm
The State Government-owned Stanwell Corporation has pulled out of its proposed ownership of the Tarong West wind farm development at Ironpot.
Council Approves Telstra Tower
South Burnett Regional Council has approved construction of a new Telstra mobile phone tower at Boyneside.
Major Milestone For Wind Farm
Construction of the 436.5MW Tarong West Wind Farm is a major step closer following the announcement this week of Federal Government environmental approval for the project.
Seven Begin ‘Powerful’ Careers
Seven new local apprentices and trainees kickstarted their careers at the Tarong power stations during National Apprenticeship Week (February 9-15).
Tarong Battery Comes Online
The $514 million 300MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Tarong Power Station has begun supplying electricity to the grid.
Major Retail Block Goes To Auction
Brisbane-based Deluca Corporation is selling a major retail site in Kingaroy.
$75,000 Grant For Kingaroy Business
Kingaroy-based business Fempro Armour has received a $75,000 grant from the State Government’s Ignite Spark Program.
Business Groups Kick Off New Year
Ken Mills Toyota will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s February meet’n’greet, the first for the business group in 2026.
$122,000 For Local Projects
The Coopers Gap Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund invested more than $122,000 in community projects in the local region over the past 12 months.
Golding Wins $750m Mine Contract
Golding Contractors Pty Ltd have been selected as the successful tenderer to operate the Meandu coal mine from July 1.
Green Light For King 2 East
Early works at the King 2 East extension of the Meandu coal mine are due to begin in March.
Free Spots In Leadership Program
Applications have been extended until January 5 for would-be participants in the 2026 Red Earth Community Leadership Program.
Hampers Spreading Christmas Cheer
Nearly 200 Christmas hampers will be heading out over the next few days to help South Burnett residents enjoy a better Christmas.
Shake-Up For BESS Approvals
Battery energy storage systems developments have joined the list of renewable energy projects which are now “impact assessable” in Queensland.
MPs Respond To Crime Appeal
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington and Premier David Crisafulli have both written to the Murgon Business and Development Association is response to a letter concerning the recent spike in crime in the Murgon area.
Six Groups Share $140,000 Grants
Six community groups will share in almost $140,000 in grants from the latest round of funding from the Tarong Community Partnership Fund.
Pinion To Lead Water Research
Grain growers in medium and high rainfall zones will gain new tools to tackle waterlogging, runoff and evaporation thanks to a major new national project led by Pinion Advisory.
Funding Targets Youth Crime
Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, has congratulated South Burnett CTC on their successful grant application under the State Government’s $100 million Kickstarter Program.
Damo’s Reign As KCCI President Ends
South Burnett CTC chief executive officer Jason Erbacher was elected unopposed as president of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the AGM held on Tuesday evening.
