RED Scheme Grants Open
The latest round of the State Government’s rural grants scheme is now open for applications.
New Twist In SBWIA Saga
A dispute over the future of the South Burnett Wine Industry Association has taken a new twist following a recent meeting in Kingaroy.
Aust Post Releases Xmas Deadlines
Australia Post is gearing up for what it expects to be its busiest-ever festive season.
Alkaloids Manager Pleads Guilty
The former export manager of Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd pleaded guilty on Tuesday to criminal charges linked to cartel conduct.
Focus On Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping of commercial and other waste at Kilkivan, Wyalla and Blackbutt has prompted action by authorities.
Ken Mills Announces Retirement
Australian businesses are being slowly strangled by increasingly complex regulations.
MP Welcomes Bank Taskforce
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the establishment of a taskforce by the Federal Government to examine regional bank closures.
Nutrien Backs Show Society
Murgon Showgrounds will soon be sporting a new canteen to service the lower end of the grounds, thanks to a Community Grants program.
Woolies Orders Staff Vaccinations
Woolworths has announced it intends to require its Australian workforce to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the coming months.
Insurance Crisis Hits Show Rides
An interim report detailing the insurance crisis facing amusement ride operators was released this week by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
Choppers To Buzz Powerlines
Powerlink is carrying out low-level, helicopter inspections of electricity transmission lines in the local area.
BUMA To Take Over Meandu Contract
An Indonesian company, PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), will be taking over the operation of Meandu coal mine, possibly before the end of this year.
Reminder About Asbestos Risk
Workplace Health & Safety Queensland has released details of two incidents in August where it is suspected that asbestos particles were released into the environment using high-pressure water spray equipment.
Drive-Thru Restaurant Plan For CBD
South Burnett Regional Council will debate an application for a new drive-thru restaurant in Kingaroy at Wednesday’s monthly General Meeting.
Ken Mills To Host KCCI
Ken Mills Toyota will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet.
Snag A Jab At Bunnings
A free, pop-up vaccination clinic will be running this weekend at Kingaroy’s Bunnings store.
Hydrogen Plant For Kogan Creek
The State Government has announced plans to build a renewable hydrogen demonstration plant near Chinchilla.
Fiona Earns Prestige Scholarship
South Burnett solicitor – and former Olympian – Fiona Albert has secured one of just five Jack Cranstoun Scholarships.
$12m Spent Chasing Linc Energy
The State Government spent more than $12 million in legal costs pursuing Linc Energy over its failed underground coal gasification project near Chinchilla.
Students Go Wild For Radio
Not many schoolchildren would sacrifice four precious days of their school holidays to train for a possible future career.
