KCCI Unveils ‘Partnership’ Model
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is looking to implement a new income model to ensure consistent funding into the future.
Surge In Dog Attacks On Posties
Queensland is one of the worst States in Australia for dog attacks on posties, according to Australia Post.
Ken Gets His Award At Last
Retired Kingaroy businessman Ken Mills was officially presented with his 2022 Citizen Of The Year Award by South Burnett mayor Brett Otto on Saturday.
Good Roll-Up At Workshop
BIEDO’s annual Small Business Roadshow was very successful this year, according to CEO Kristy Board.
‘Don’t Forget The South Burnett!’
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has sent out a plea to candidates in the upcoming Federal Election to not forget the South Burnett.
Huge Wind Farm Planned For Ironpot
Community consultations about a proposed wind farm bigger than AGL’s Coopers Gap project will be held at Ironpot, Kumbia and Chahpingah next month.
Red Earth To Lead Resilience Project
Red Earth Community Foundation will be the local agency for a three-year project which aims to help the Inland Burnett become “disaster resilient” and “future ready”.
Business Hub Gets Extra Two Years
The South Burnett Regional Council will grant the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry a two-year extension on the group’s proposed business incubator project.
Info Night About Wind Farm
Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) will be hosting an information evening in Chinchilla next month for potential suppliers to the Wambo Wind Farm project.
Council Spells Out Key Priorities
South Burnett Regional Council has launched an “advocacy plan” to help it push its case with Federal and State MPs.
Business Basics Grants Open Soon
The next round of the State Government’s Business Basics grants will open on May 4.
AMG To Host Meet’n’Greet
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be hosted by AMG Electrical Solutions.
Green Light For Yarraman Servo
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a development application to build a new service station in Yarraman.
Kinder Easter Treats Recalled
Chocolate maker Ferrero has added more products to its recall list in Australia after reports of salmonella overseas.
Fujitsu Launches Cherbourg Project
Fujitsu Australia has formally launched its new First Nations Service Centre in Cherbourg.
Export Grants Open
Queensland exporters looking to access new markets can now get a kickstart of up to $25,000 through the State Government’s New Market Program.
Another Winery To Close
One of the South Burnett’s oldest wineries will be closing in two weeks, putting an end to a business that has operated successfully for more than 25 years.
Property Values Rise 19.3pc
The average value of residential and rural land in the South Burnett has increased in the latest round of property valuations by Queensland’s Valuer-General.
CTC Joins Hunt For Houses
The rental housing shortage in the South Burnett has created a headache for one of the region’s main not-for-profit organisations.
ACCC To Probe Regional Mobile Issues
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will conduct a public inquiry into access to regional mobile towers and the feasibility of providing “roaming” during natural disasters or other emergencies.
