Alkaloids Pleads Guilty
Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court to taking part in criminal cartel conduct.
$900,000 Boost For Forest ‘Hub’
The South + Central Queensland Regional Forestry Hub has received a $900,000 boost in funding from the Federal Government.
TRC Rolls Out Paid Parking
Visitors to Toowoomba’s city centre should expect changes to parking arrangements over the next 12 months.
Westpac To Backpay $6m
Westpac Banking Corporation has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman to backpay thousands of employees a total of $6 million.
Tarong Fund Steps In To Help
The latest round of Tarong Community Partnership Fund grants will help four local not-for-profit associations, including a Blackbutt group which had its clubhouse trashed by vandals in March.
$22m Expansion Unveiled In Kingaroy
Australia’s first de-fatted nut flour production facility is set to be built in Kingaroy, creating almost a hundred ongoing permanent jobs in the region.
GH Clothing Opens For Business
GH Clothing Co quietly opened its doors in Murgon on Monday, filling the gap left when the town’s Target Country store closed this year.
Tourist Guide Released
About 50 tourist operators packed into Nanango’s Energy Centre last Thursday night for the launch of the South Burnett’s official tourist guide.
JPs Shift Desk To Library
If you’re looking for a Justice of the Peace, the Kingaroy Library is now the place to go.
$14m Overhaul At Wivenhoe
Wivenhoe Dam’s power station has returned to full operations after the successful completion of a $14 million overhaul lasting more than 100 days.
Workshop To Discuss Truck Options
Every Kingaroy resident has probably been told at some time not to complain as the pig trucks that trundle through town are the “smell of money”.
Ergon, Energex Have Vacancies
Ergon and Energex are looking to recruit about 40 field crew members to support electricity customers across regional communities.
RED Scheme Grants Open
The latest round of the State Government’s rural grants scheme is now open for applications.
New Twist In SBWIA Saga
A dispute over the future of the South Burnett Wine Industry Association has taken a new twist following a recent meeting in Kingaroy.
Aust Post Releases Xmas Deadlines
Australia Post is gearing up for what it expects to be its busiest-ever festive season.
Alkaloids Manager Pleads Guilty
The former export manager of Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd pleaded guilty on Tuesday to criminal charges linked to cartel conduct.
Focus On Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping of commercial and other waste at Kilkivan, Wyalla and Blackbutt has prompted action by authorities.
Ken Mills Announces Retirement
Australian businesses are being slowly strangled by increasingly complex regulations.
MP Welcomes Bank Taskforce
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed the establishment of a taskforce by the Federal Government to examine regional bank closures.
Nutrien Backs Show Society
Murgon Showgrounds will soon be sporting a new canteen to service the lower end of the grounds, thanks to a Community Grants program.
