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.
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.
