RDA Seeks South Burnett Member
Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDA) is seeking a volunteer committee member from the South Burnett.
Twiggy Snaps Up More Bega Shares
Mining billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has lifted his stake in Bega Cheese, owners of the Peanut Company of Australia.
State Won’t Rule Out Early Closures
The State Government has refused to commit to not closing Queensland’s coal-fired power stations before their prescribed end of life.
Shops Ready For Relaunch
A strip of empty shops at the corner of Lamb and Gore streets in Murgon will finally get a new lease of life in the next few months.
Waste Levy Exemptions Announced
The State Government is providing some of the worst-hit flood-affected communities with waste levy exemptions to help with the clean-up.
Bouncing Boxes Finally Arrive
Retired Kingaroy journalist Heather McCallum reckons she probably has some of the most travelled parcels in Australia Post’s history.
Grants Help COVID Recovery
The Foundation For Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR) is inviting applications for the next round of its Rebuilding Regional Communities Program.
Travel Business Takes Off
Everyone knows the past few years have been terrible for the travel industry – the pandemic stopped cruising, grounded airlines and closed both international and State borders.
Local Firm Wins Tender After Debate
A debate about paying a local company $130,000 more than a Brisbane firm to build a pump station switchboard led to a lengthy discussion at the South Burnett Regional Council’s February meeting.
Food, Fuel Is On The Way
Shoppers have been urged not to panic buy as shortages caused by local road closures and the floods in Brisbane hit some supplies.
Bega Boosts Profit Despite COVID
Bega Cheese – the parent company of Kingaroy-based PCA – has reported a major boost in profit and revenue in its half-year results, despite COVID-19 disruptions.
Helloworld To Host KCCI
Helloworld Travel will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s March meet’n’greet for local businesspeople.
Hybrid Power To Back Up NBN Towers
Eleven NBN towers in the Gympie region will get back-up power that will enable them to continue working during emergencies, thanks to a $1.4 million Federal Government grant.
Potential Aged Care Site Identified
Toowoomba Regional Council has identified two blocks of vacant land which could be suitable if hopes for an aged care centre in Yarraman become a reality.
$35,000 Boost For Cinema
Kingaroy’s Satellite Cinema has received a second grant from the Federal Government’s SCREEN Fund.
Jobless Rate Rises 0.4pc
Unemployment in the South Burnett has remained fairly constant throughout the COVID pandemic
Free Advice For Local Businesses
A free service to support local small businesses experiencing – or likely to experience – financial hardship is currently available in the South Burnett.
GRDC Names New MD
Former GrainCorp senior executive Nigel Hart has been appointed managing director of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
Leo Steps Back In At MBDA
Well-known Murgon businessman Leo Geraghty OAM will step back into the role of Murgon Business and Development Association (MBDA) president after a 15-month break.
Murgon Launches Town Gift Cards
The Murgon Business and Development Association has introduced an innovative “Shop Local” program to encourage more residents to shop in town.
