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.
Wondai Farmer Wins $150,000
A Wondai farmer has won $150,000 on a $10 Jumbo Crosswords Instant Scratch-It bought at the Wondai Newsagency.
QBuild Opens Job Applications
QBuild – the State Government’s builder – has job openings available at the moment for 80 qualified tradespeople and 20 apprentices across the State, including Kingaroy.
New ‘City’ Moves A Step Closer
Legislation will be introduced into State Parliament to plan and control the development of a massive new urban area at Caboolture West.
TRC Organises COVID Workshops
Toowoomba Regional Council has organised two workshops to explain what the upcoming COVID-19 restrictions mean for business owners.
Social Issues Eclipse Pandemic
The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic provided fewer challenges for South Burnett CTC than it did in 2020, guests at the group’s annual general meeting were told last week.
Plenty To Host KCCI AGM
Plenty Foods will be hosting the Annual General Meeting of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry on December 14.
New Stanwell CEO Appointed
Veteran Stanwell employee Michael O’Rourke has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the State Government-owned corporation.
Good Year For CROW
Changes in the leadership of CROW-FM have worked out well, guests at the radio station’s AGM heard on Thursday.
Grants To Boost Agritourism
Grants are now available to help farmers establish or expand their operations into agritourism.
Green Box Warning To Drivers
A rise in the number of motorists crashing into green electrical pillar boxes has sparked a warning from Ergon Energy.
Fight Over, KCCG Winds Up
A community action group which campaigned vigorously against a proposed coal mine near Kingaroy is winding up.
Working Group Tackles Saleyards
Coolabunia Saleyards have been losing an average $86,000 a year for the past five years, according to a new report prepared by a South Burnett Regional Council working group.
Skills Funding For Cherbourg
The latest round of Skilling Queenslanders for Work funding will include projects in four Indigenous communities, including Cherbourg.
