Council Urges Small Business Support
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has urged the community to step up and support small business during Queensland Small Business Month.
Antonio To Chair Rail Alliance
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has been appointed chair of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Alliance (MBIRA), the group which represents councils adjacent to the Inland Rail route.
Council Lobbies To Save Store
Mayor Brett Otto has approached the State Government about the future of Murgon’s Target Country store
Axe Hangs Over Target Store
There’s a shadow over the Target Country store in Murgon following an ASX announcement on Friday
Emergency Help For Shoppers
Shoppers in Kingaroy’s Markwell Street area should feel a little bit safer thanks to a generous donation to the community by Anderssons Fruit Market.
Kraft To Appeal Peanut Butter Decision
Kraft-Heinz has announced it will try to appeal a Federal Court decision which awarded Bega Cheese rights to the “trade dress” of its peanut butter products.
Mine Bosses Face Jail If Negligent
Mining executives could face up to 20 years in jail if workers die because of their criminal negligence under new laws passed in State Parliament this week.
COVID-19 Grants For Small Businesses
Eligible small businesses in Queensland can now apply for a up to $10,000 under a new $100 million package to help them counter the impact of COVID-19.
Have Your Say About Black Spots
South Burnett residents are being urged have their say about the next round of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).
Industry Group Targets GM
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association says it strongly supports Senator James McGrath calling out General Motors’ poor treatment of Australian car dealers.
New Hope CEO To Retire
New Hope CEO and Managing Director Shane Stephan will be retiring from the helm of the coal miner on August 31.
Burnett Faces ‘Slight’ COVID-19 Impact
The South Burnett may miss the worst economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, according to modelling by economic research firm SGS Economics and Planning.
Com Pub Has New Owners
Kingaroy’s Commercial Hotel, on the corner of Haly and Glendon streets, has new owners.
Population Drops For Third Year
The South Burnett recorded its third consecutive year of population decline in 2019, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics
South Burnett Switches On To Zoom
South Burnett groups have been keen to embrace video conferencing to beat COVID-19 isolation and keep their networks intact.
Last Blade Locked In At Coopers Gap
The Coopers Gap wind farm project has passed a major milestone with the completion of construction of the final turbine.
LNP Petition Calls For COVID-19 Grants
The LNP has launched an online petition calling for State Government COVID-19 emergency relief grants for small businesses.
Fees And Charges Frozen
South Burnett councillors voted unanimously on Wednesday to freeze Council’s schedule of fees and charges for at least six months.
Truck To Take Lung Checks To Miners
A prime mover health truck will be on the road by the end of the year to bring lung health checks to past and present mine and quarry workers throughout Queensland.
Darling Downs Zoo ‘Desperate’
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds to help Darling Downs Zoo survive the COVID-19 shutdowns.
