Apprenticeship Applications Open
Applications are now open for highly sought-after apprenticeships with Ergon Energy and Energex.
Dam Management Renewed
Cr Heath Sander and his partner Rowena Wessling have had their contracts to manage the tourist parks at Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams renewed.
Men’s Shed To Host Meet’n’Greet
The Kingaroy Men’s Shed, near Kingaroy Airport, will be the hosts for the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Tarong Fund Helps Local Groups
Four South Burnett community groups will share in almost $115,000 from the Round 1 of the Tarong Community Partnership Fund for 2026.
MPs Promise Job Security At Mine
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the news that the future of the Meandu Mine has been “secured” with the State Government committing to extending its operational life through to 2040.
Jennakye Awarded Scholarship
The 2026 South Burnett First Nations Scholarship has been awarded to Queensland University of Technology student Jennakye Simpson, from Cherbourg.
Kingaroy Welcomes Cabinet Visitors
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington welcomed Premier David Crisafulli and 17 of her Ministerial colleagues to Kingaroy at the weekend as part of a special “Country Cabinet” visit to the region.
Businesses Recognised On Qld Day
Local MP Deb Frecklington has congratulated three local businesses recognised among the best in Queensland in the 2026 Queensland Day “All The Best” awards.
Green Light For Coles Supermarket
South Burnett Regional Council has approved an application by Coles to build a supermarket complex on the vacant land in Pound Street, Kingaroy.
Farms Brace For Plunge In Profits
ABARES is forecasting the value of agricultural production to fall by 5 per cent to $98.3 billion in 2026-27 and average broadacre farm business profits to drop by 70 per cent.
Phone Business To Face Court
The Fair Work Ombudsman is taking legal action against the operator of two smartphone repair shops, located in Kingaroy and Toowoomba.
MP Urges Producers To Speak Up
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging primary producers to have their voices heard on proposed changes to the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 amid concerns about impacts on agriculture, investment and regional communities.
Wild Horse Lassoes National Award
Wild Horse FM’s “Shoot The Breeze” interview program has won its category at the new national Australian Audio Awards competition.
Telstra Upgrades At Gordonbrook
Upgrades to Telstra’s mobile base station in the Gordonbrook area will temporarily affect coverage for about eight days from next Monday (June 8).
RES Reaches Out To Local Businesses
Tarong West Wind Farm developers RES hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s recent meet’n’greet, ensuring a big crowd turned up to hear more about the project.
QFF CEO Heads To TSBE
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation is beginning a recruitment process for a new CEO following the announcement that Jo Sheppard is resigning.
Focus On Forestry Offences
Police, QPWS rangers and HQPlantations staff conducted joint activities in State Forests and National Parks at the weekend.
Bumper Grant Round Opens
Community groups in the Kumbia, Bell and Jandowae areas wanting to kick start local projects have been invited to apply for up to $200,000 in funding in a bumper round of Wambo Wind Farm’s Community Benefit Fund program.
‘Wind Wars’ Comes To Kumbia
Two years ago, ABC-TV’s Four Corners highlighted the “Wind Wars” dividing regional communities, featuring conservationist and wildlife photographer Steven Nowakowski.
Council Votes Down Kingaroy BESS
South Burnett councillors have unanimously rejected an initial recommendation from Council staff to approve a Development Application for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Kingaroy Solar Farm.
