Work Starts On New Wind Farm
Construction has officially begun on the huge Wambo Wind Farm project, situated near the existing Coopers Gap wind farm south-west of Kingaroy.
Businesses To Enjoy A Makeover
Kingaroy businesses will receive about $74,000 in grants under the joint Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry / South Burnett Regional Council Façade Improvement grant scheme.
Bill Aims To Protect Energy Jobs
The State Government has released draft legislation which aims to protect energy workers during the State’s transition to renewable energy.
Red Earth Celebrates First Decade
The Red Earth Community Foundation will be celebrating its 10th birthday with a gala dinner at Kingaroy Town Hall on June 30.
Councillor Defend’s Murgon’s Image
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has written to the Courier-Mail newspaper to complain about a report which claimed there is “fear on the streets” of Murgon.
Donation Boosts Men’s Shed
A donation by Kingaroy solar farm constructor Mytilineos has “lifted the spirits” of the members of the Kingaroy Men’s Shed.
Woolies Recalls Ice Creams
Woolworths has issued a recall notice for a homebrand product, “Cookies & Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches”.
Tumuruu ‘End Of Life’ Plan Explained
The proposed Tumuruu solar farm at Taromeo has a projected life of 30 years, but what will happen to the land after that?
Kitchen Cooks Up Exciting Changes
Endeavour Foundation’s Kingaroy Kitchen hosted visitors, family and friends during a special open day on Thursday morning.
Solar Farm Plans Updated
A revised concept plan for the proposed Tumuruu solar farm project was given to the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday.
NBN Upgrades To Offer Faster Speeds
The guest speaker at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s May meet’n’greet was NBN Local community engagement manager Scott Rowe, who explained the new broadband options available for residents and businesses.
SB Entrants Named As Finalists
South Burnett trainees and businesses have been named as regional finalists in this year’s Queensland Training Awards.
Capability Workshop At KCCI Hub
As part of Small Business Month, the Department of State Development will be holding a Capability Statement writing workshop in Kingaroy to help businesses market their products and services.
Anti-Mine Group Launches New Bid
Another legal challenge has been launched by the Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA) against the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
Finalists In Recycling Awards
Three South Burnett finalists have been named in the 2023 Change Maker Awards linked with the Containers for Change scheme.
Business Course To Start Soon
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged local businesses to take advantage of a special Business Accelerator Program being offered in Kingaroy.
Union Welcomes Net Zero Authority
The Mining and Energy Union has welcomed the creation of a new statutory authority to support workers in emissions-intensive sectors.
Replace Coal With Nuclear: MP
National Party Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has suggested old coal-fired power plants be replaced with nuclear plants to avoid building thousands of kilometres of new power transmission lines across agricultural land.
Local ‘Super’ Cooking Oil Hits Market
Kingaroy-based Plenty Foods has releases a super high oleic safflower oil, the first on the Australian market.
Workshops To Focus On Value-Adding
Two all-day workshops will be held in the South Burnett later this month to help inspire local producers to value-add to their businesses.
