Flames Roar From Historic Pub
A blaze has badly damaged a section of the upper storey of the vacant Broadway Hotel in Kingaroy.
Powerlink To Hold More Meetings
Powerlink has scheduled eight more community information sessions over the next fortnight to canvas opinions on the proposed transmission line routes for the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project.
KCCI Hires Full-Time Manager
There was some big news shared at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s annual general meeting last week, including the fact that from next year the business association will have a full-time paid manager.
$63,000 Donation Bowls Over CTC
A bowls day held at New Farm in Brisbane last week has led to an amazing donation of $63,281 to South Burnett CTC.
Insurance Bill Tops $12.3b
Data released on Wednesday shows that the insurance bill for storms and floods since January 2020 has topped $12.3 billion.
ACMA Names Top 5 Phone Scams
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed the top five phone scams currently being reported to the agency.
Alkaloids Of Australia Fined $1.98m
The Federal Court has fined Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd $1.98 million and sentenced its former export manager to jail for engaging in criminal cartel conduct.
CBD To Get Signed Smoking Areas
South Burnett Regional Council will put up signs in Kingaroy’s CBD soon to advise smokers where they can legally smoke and where they cannot.
Trail Closures Cost Towns Sales
Goomeri and Kilkivan businesses could be missing out on thousands of dollars in extra sales each week because Gympie Regional Council is neglecting to maintain its portion of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail.
Local Businesses Back KCCI ‘Hub’
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been overwhelmed with the support it has received from local businesses and the South Burnett Regional Council for its “Hub” project.
TSBE Links Indigenous Businesses
Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) has appointed an Indigenous Business Connector to assist the growth of Indigenous businesses across the region.
Council To Offer 10 Traineeships
South Burnett Regional Council is again partnering with the LGAQ and the State Government to offer 10 one-year traineeships.
CTC Reviews A ‘Challenging’ Year
South Burnett CTC’s annual report includes some amazing statistics – such as the $11.6 million in staff wages pumped back into the economy during the past financial year.
Stanwell Updates Local Community
Stanwell Corporation’s first community update since the start of the pandemic attracted a large crowd of guests to Tarong North power station recently.
Jobless Rate Drops To Record Low
Queensland’s unemployment has fallen to the second lowest rate in the country, according to the latest data released by the ABS.
Members Approve Merger
Members of Heritage Bank and the People’s Choice Credit Union have approved a merger of the two banking organisations.
Swickers Decision In January
A charge against Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd alleging a breach of workplace health and safety legislation will be dealt with in the New Year.
KCCI To Hold AGM In New Hub
The annual general meeting of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be held in their new office this month.
Council Backs Bunyas Push
South Burnett Regional Council will back efforts by a local MP to get the Bunya Mountains reclassified under the Working Holiday Maker program.
Wineries Win Big At Awards
South Burnett winemakers walked away with three trophies and 16 medals at this year’s Queensland Wine Awards.
