Bank Shows Growth In Ag Investment
There has been a large rise in financing for ag machinery, figures released this week by the Commonwealth Bank show.
Tourism Numbers Remain High
The South Burnett has recorded the highest occupancy rate across the Southern Queensland Country Tourism region (SQCT) for the fourth consecutive month, according to a new study.
SB Care Offers 10 Traineeships
South Burnett Care is putting a callout to local young people … the group is looking to recruit 10 trainees to start work in January.
$2.1m Plan Added To CBD Upgrade
The possibility of an extra $2.1 million being spent on Kingaroy’s CBD transformation project – taking the total cost to $13.6 million – has alarmed some South Burnett councillors.
High Court Ends Peanut Butter Saga
The long-running saga about peanut butter labels may finally be over after the High Court dismissed an application by Kraft Heinz for special leave to appeal.
Council Boost For BIEDO
BIEDO has entered into new partnerships with its two member organisations: the South Burnett and North Burnett councils.
Sign Up For Power Alerts
Ergon Energy is encouraging people to sign up to receive free SMS alerts about power outages.
Wineries Launch TV Campaign
A TV advertising campaign by the South Burnett Wine Industry Association has proven so popular the group is considering running it again during the summer holidays.
Tourism Officer ‘Within Weeks’
The South Burnett’s local tourism association, Visit South Burnett, hopes to appoint a Tourism Development Officer within weeks.
TRC Funds Business Courses
Small and medium business owners and managers in Yarraman and Cooyar have been invited to take advantage of subsidised training courses starting in December designed to improve business skills and digital marketing expertise.
Shops Available For Lease Soon
Retailers who would like to set up shop in Murgon will have extra options to choose from soon when the South Burnett Regional Council puts three vacant shops at 62-70 Lamb Street up for lease.
Faults To Be Fixed At Wind Farm
One of the 123 turbines at the Coopers Gap wind farm will be disassembled after faults were discovered recently during the commissioning process.
Fish ‘Packed’ Not ‘Made In Australia’
Country of origin labelling on 31 popular frozen fish products will be changed from “Made in Australia” to “Packed in Australia” following concerns raised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Applications Sought For RDA
The Federal Government is calling for nominations for chairs for the various Regional Development Australia (RDA) organisations across Australia.
Speaker Shares Gympie Ideas
Gympie Chamber of Commerce president Tony Goodman was the special guest speaker at a breakfast meeting of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry held in Kingaroy on Thursday morning.
Roberta’s Connecting Forks & Farms
Diners at the KCCI breakfast in Kingaroy on Thursday morning had the opportunity to preview copies of local chef Roberta Schablon’s new cookbook, “The Saucy Fork”.
‘Dark Fibre’ Plan For CBD
Kingaroy’s transformation project – which began recently – could herald a new era of high-speed internet connectivity for the town’s CBD if an exciting project being explored by the SBRC comes to fruition.
SBRC To Join New Alliance
South Burnett Regional Council will be part of a new economic development body made up neighbouring councils, Mayor Brett Otto announced at the KCCI breakfast on Thursday morning.
Applications Sought For Committee
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest to fill three positions on its independent Corporate Risk and Audit Advisory Committee.
ACCC Targets Tractor Seller
A Victorian-based company which has been selling tractors nationally has run afoul of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
