Ellesmere BESS To Double
The proposed Akaysha Energy Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Ellesmere has more than doubled in size.
Clearing ‘Linked To Easement’
Australian Solar Enterprises – the corporation behind the Tumuruu solar farm project near Blackbutt – has alerted local residents that some “vegetation management” will begin next week on the site.
Just $1 A Week From 1000 People …
The South Burnett Pantry in Kingaroy is one of the key supports for struggling families in the South Burnett, and it’s not just its hard-working volunteers who believe this.
New-Look NAB Opens Its Doors
Kingaroy’s NAB branch reopened for business on Monday after a $2.6 million, two-month renovation which has completely updated the look and feel of the business.
Conservation Trainees Join Council
Golden West Apprenticeships, in partnership with the South Burnett Regional Council, has received funding to deliver targeted training in conservation and ecosystem management.
No Timeframe For Tarong Stations
The “Queensland Energy Roadmap” released by the State Government on Friday backs the future of coal-fired power in Queensland but has not made any clearer when the closure of the Tarong and Tarong North power stations is likely to occur.
Wind Farm To Fund Road Upgrade
Work will begin next week to upgrade a section of Niagara Road in a joint project by Wambo Wind Farm and Western Downs Regional Council.
Updated Timeline For Solar Farm
Australian Solar Enterprises, the company developing the Tumuruu solar farm near Blackbutt, has released an updated timeline for the project.
Media Groups Plan Merger
Southern Cross Media – owners of hit89.1 South Burnett – has announced plans to merge with Seven West Media, owners of the Channel 7 TV network.
Telstra To Upgrade Tinny Tower
Telstra has warned that mobile services in the Tingoora area will be temporarily affected while the local mobile base station is being upgraded.
Blackouts Linked To Major Upgrade
A series of “planned maintenance” power outages over the past few weeks in the Inverlaw and Taabinga areas are linked to a significant network upgrade occurring nearby.
MP Renews Push For Mobile Roaming
Nationals Leader David Littleproud is repeating his call to reform the Universal Service Obligation for telcos following another major mobile phone outage.
$48m Overhaul At Dam
The State Government will spend more than $48 million on maintenance at the Pumped Hydro Power Station at Wivenhoe Dam over the next two years.
Truck Snaps Electricity Pole
Almost 60 Ergon Energy customers – including the nearby Kingaroy Country Motel – lost power on Sunday evening after an electricity pole was snapped by a truck.
Producers Flock To Field Day
Producers from across the Burnett and beyond dropped into Kewpie Stockfeeds in Kingaroy on Friday to get the lowdown on the latest rural innovations.
Insect Pest Detected In Pull-Ups
A serious insect pest has been detected in nappy pants sold in Woolworths stores throughout Australia.
Two Win State Training Awards
Two people with South Burnett connections have won trophies at the 2025 Queensland Training Awards State Final.
Unit 1 Shutdown Gets Under Way
Stanwell began a major overhaul of Unit 1 at Tarong Power Station this week.
Upgrade To Cause Telstra Outages
Telstra will begin upgrading the mobile base station that covers Wondai next week, so customers can expect some service outages.
Wind Farm Offer To Neighbours
The developers of the Wambo Wind Farm have tried to address one of the most frequent complaints heard from local landowners, ie. that while the farmers hosting the towers get a financial benefit, their nearby neighbours don’t.
