Wind Farm Code Under Review
The State Government has begun a review of the Wind Farm Code which sets out requirements for wind farm developments in Queensland.
Rates Tip Was On The Money
Anyone who attended last week’s economic update evening, hosted by the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce of Industry, won’t have been surprised by Tuesday’s interest rates announcement.
Wine Tourism Grants Open
Applications for Round 5 of Wine Australia’s Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants program is now open for wine producers.
Changes At BIEDO
BIEDO General Manager Kristy Board has announced she will be leaving the economic development body on August 25.
WDRC Wins Training Award
Western Downs Regional Council has been recognised as the Large Employer of the Year for the second consecutive year at the regional finals of the prestigious Queensland Training Awards.
New Bid To Stop Mine Work
The Oakey Coal Action Alliance has lodged a stay application in the Land Court against New Acland Coal, proponents of the Stage 3 coal mine expansion.
South Burnett Trainees Win Trophies
Two South Burnett finalists have brought home trophies from the Darling Downs and South West Region finals of the Queensland Training Awards, held on Friday night in Toowoomba.
Chief Economist To Share Insights
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is bringing a special guest speaker to the South Burnett next week to talk to local businesspeople.
Two Charged With Animal Cruelty
Two men have been charged after animal rights activists released drone footage allegedly shot over Swickers abattoir in Kingaroy last year.
Rhys Named Employee Of The Year
Rhys Cobbo – an employee at Cherbourg Council’s Containers For Change depot in Kingaroy – was presented with a prestigious “Change Maker” award in Brisbane on Thursday night.
Wind Farm Updates On Monday
RES – the company developing the proposed Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot – will be holding two more public information sessions next week.
Ergon Apprenticeships Open
Applications have now opened for apprenticeships with Ergon Energy, with more than 100 roles on offer.
Big Night For Kingaroy Rotary
Kingaroy Rotary’s changeover night welcomed four new Paul Harris Fellows and honoured long-standing members.
Powerlink To Build Another Line
Powerlink will start work later this year on a 275kV transmission line to link the new Wambo Wind Farm to the electricity grid.
Are You Ready For Work?
Are you over 15, not currently employed and ready to start working? Then South Burnett CTC may be hosting the course for you!
Good News For Bunya Mountains
What’s in this week’s State Budget for the South Burnett? Not a lot of anything new, although the announcement of funding to start the resealing of the Bunya Mountains Road will be greeted with relief by local residents and tourism operators.
MP ‘Disappointed’ With Budget
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed two of the key initiatives in this week’s State Budget, but is disappointed other local priorities have been overlooked.
Jobmatch To Host Meet’n’Greet
Jobmatch Employment will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s June meet’n’greet for local business people.
Funding Cut For Business Program
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the axing of the Entrepreneurship Facilitators Program by the Federal Government will leave a huge gap for local small businesses.
Sheena’s Heading To Darwin
Push Pull Marketing founder Sheena Lindholm will be sharing her experience at an international conference in Darwin next week.
