New Face At RDA-WBB
Sotera Trevaskis has been appointed the new Director of Regional Development for the Wide Bay Burnett.
Kingaroy Is Charging Ahead
The mystery object in Kingaroy’s Alford Street car park was officially unveiled on Tuesday morning … a 50kW fast charging unit for electric vehicles.
Households Urged To Switch Off
Queensland’s heatwave could see record demand for power today and tomorrow along the eastern seaboard.
Call Centre A Step Closer
An innovative pilot project to develop a call centre in Cherbourg – first unveiled last October – is one step closer to fruition.
NaTDA Elects New Committee
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association will continue to operate as usual after a special meeting elected a new executive committee on Thursday night.
Cherbourg Lets Its Hair Down
It’s no secret that Cherbourg’s Tyrone Murray loves being a barber … but the opening of his new shop in Murgon on Thursday was definitely “a cut above the rest”.
Invitation To TRC Businesses
Small and medium business owners and managers in the Toowoomba Regional Council area have been invited to take advantage of fully subsidised training which will start in February.
Ergon Working To Restore Power
Ergon Energy crews have been making good progress restoring power to parts of the Wide Bay Burnett ravaged by ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth.
Hardship Payments Now Available
A range of disaster assistance measures are now available in the South Burnett, Cherbourg, Gympie and Fraser Coast council areas following the devastating heavy rainfall and flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Seth.
Harvesting Company Fined $150,000
A harvesting company has been fined $150,000 over an incident in which a worker’s leg was amputated after it was caught in a skidder.
Kristy To Take On BIEDO Role
Former South Burnett Regional Council economic development officer Kristy Board has been appointed general manager of BIEDO.
‘Business As Usual’ For KCCI
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will retain its 2021 leadership team for another year.
Acland Gets Tick From Land Court
The Land Court of Queensland has recommended that mining leases for the New Acland Mine Stage 3 coal mine expansion be granted, subject to several conditions.
It’s Business As Usual At Hustons
It’s business as usual at Huston Motors in Kingaroy despite a recent change in ownership.
Christmas Cheer On The Way!
About 110 festive Christmas hampers are now on their way to local families thanks to the generosity of South Burnett residents.
Heritage Parties In Full Colour
Heritage Community Branch Nanango’s 20th birthday celebrations took a colourful turn on Saturday morning with a special “rainbow run” along the Ros Gregor Trail.
Use Of The Internet Surges
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped drive rapid growth in Australians’ online activity, increasing data downloads and heightening demand for high-speed internet plans, according to recently released research from ACMA.
Red Earth Looks To The Future
Red Earth Community Foundation reflected on the past 12 months at its “Red Report” last Monday but also paused to consider the region’s challenges over the next 50 years.
Heritage Celebrates Amazing 20 Years
Nanango’s Heritage Bank Community Branch is celebrating its 20th birthday … and it has some special treats in store for the local community!
Council Issues COVID Reminder
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded businesses of the restrictions that are coming into effect on Friday, December 17.
