Falling Branches Cut Power
Many Nanango and South Nanango residents and businesses lost power on Tuesday morning after falling branches downed powerlines.
Mayor Calls For Acland Decision
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has written to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Resources Minister Scott Stewart to urge the State Government to make a decision on the future of the New Acland coal mine.
Hungry Jacks Coming To Town
The 1373 members of the “Kingaroy Needs A Hungry Jacks” social media group should be celebrating … their dream has come true!
Small Business Move Welcomed
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to introduce legislation to ban unfair contract terms for small businesses.
Upgrade Approved For Wondai IGA
Peries IGA supermarket in Wondai will be refurbished and expanded after the South Burnett Regional Council approved the company’s plans on Wednesday.
Scott Aims At Online Market
South Burnett Regional Council’s 2022 Senior Sportsperson of the Year has a passion for target shooting.
New EV Station For Kingaroy
Transport Minister Mark Bailey has announced that a new electric vehicle charging station will open in Kingaroy in August.
Youth Leaders Host Night
South Burnett Regional Youth Council members hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s July meet’n’greet.
Businesses Urged To Pork Up
The KCCI is encouraging businesses in the Kingaroy CBD to let their imaginations run wild and share in the spirit of BaconFest by entering a street window competition.
QRC Urges MPs To Stop Stalling
The Queensland Resources Council has called on the State Government to stop stalling and declare Stage 3 of the New Acland coal mine a “prescribed project”.
SkilledCentred To Receive Grant
A $423,300 State Government grant to SkilledCentred Queensland will assist 18 people in Cherbourg gain construction skills.
Red Earth Plots A Way Forward
A report prepared for the Red Earth Community Foundation which aims to “develop a pathway forward” for the Burnett was unveiled in Kingaroy on Tuesday.
Brisbane Fuel Prices Set Record
Brisbane was the most expensive capital city in Australia to buy unleaded petrol last month, and the second most expensive city for diesel.
End Of The Road For Junction
Yarraman’s popular monthly community magazine “Yarraman Junction” has come to an end.
Youth Council To Host Meet’n’Greet
The recently installed South Burnett Regional Youth Council will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
New Look For University
The University of Southern Queensland has decided to rebrand … it has adopted a new nickname and a new logo.
Border Ban On NSW Bees
A Movement Control Order has been issued to restrict the movement of bees, bee hives, bee products – including honey – and used bee-keeping equipment from NSW into Queensland.
Acland Expansion A Step Closer
An amended Environmental Authority has been approved for the controversial Stage 3 expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
Acland Mine ‘Greenwashed’
Lock the Gate Alliance and the Oakey Coal Action Alliance have accused the State Government of “greenwashing” instead of prosecuting New Acland coal mine.
TRC Offers Discounts To Developers
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will extend three economic development incentives to foster the development of aged care facilities, new industries and greenhouse horticulture in the Toowoomba region.
