Battery Project Planned For Ellesmere
A Victorian renewable energy company will be holding two community consultation meetings this week to outline its plan to build a battery energy storage system at Ellesmere.
Underground Fault Sparks Blackout
A fault in an underground cable has been blamed for a blackout which hit Kingaroy Shoppingworld on Tuesday afternoon, forcing Woolworths to dump thousands of dollars worth of stock.
Feedback On Dam Scheme
Queensland Hydro is seeking community feedback on a draft framework for its planned Community Benefits Program for the Borumba Pumped Hydro project.
Upgrade To Be Completed In May
South Burnett Regional Council’s upgrade to the lower end of Scott Street in Wondai is now well under way … as motorists and pedestrians in the area would be well aware.
Farm 2 Fork Shop To Close
The Farm 2 Fork shop in Wooroolin will close its doors next month after almost three years of operation.
Platinum Sponsor Backs Awards
Building Industry Training (BIT) – a training organisation which will soon be coming to the South Burnett – has come on board as the Platinum sponsor for the 2024 South Burnett Training Awards.
Tarong Fund Invites Applications
South Burnett community organisations have been invited to submit applications to the Tarong Community Partnership Fund for projects that will create long-lasting benefits for the region.
Schools Can Apply For $1000 Grants
Woolworths has invited South Burnett primary schools, childcare centres and kindies to apply for $1000 grants to encourage children to get involved in outdoor learning projects.
Business Support Offered At Hub
Small business owners in the South Burnett have been invited to take advantage of a visit to Kingaroy by representatives from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT).
Kindy Project Gets Go-Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council has given development approval for a new childcare centre on the former Canowindra site in Kingaroy, despite concerns from some local residents about noise and parking.
Nuclear? No Worries, Says MP
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says he would have “no worries whatsoever” living next to a nuclear reactor.
VIC To Host MBDA Office
The Murgon Business and Development Association is planning to have a permanent presence in the Murgon CBD.
MP Urges Input Into Dam Impact
The Borumba Pumped Hydro project and its associated transmission lines “pose a threat to communities, private property, vulnerable and endangered species, natural habitat and vegetation” according to Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
More Turbines For Wind Farm
Stage 2 of the Wambo Wind Farm – located south-west of Kingaroy – was announced this week, doubling the size of the project to 83 wind turbines.
Candidates Praised For Their Courage
The toxicity of social media meant many good people in Queensland’s 77 councils will not be recontesting their positions at the upcoming March 16 elections, a candidates’ forum held in Kingaroy heard on Monday night.
Dumping Damages Sewage Plant
Trade waste dumped illegally into Kingaroy’s sewerage system has been blamed for South Burnett Regional Council being issued with an Environmental Protection Order.
Student Job Board Unveiled
A new service designed to help South Burnett students find their first job is about to be launched online.
CEO Briefs MPs On Law Changes
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt PSM addressed a State Government committee this week discussing proposed amendments to legislation which could affect the rates paid by resources companies.
Cheryl Explains SB Care’s Vision
South Burnett Care hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s first meet’n’greet for 2024 on Tuesday night.
Candidates Go Bush For The Night
All four South Burnett mayoral candidates were in action together for the first time at the Murgon Business and Development Association’s (MBDA) meet’n’greet on Wednesday night.
