COVID Grants Open Soon
Applications for the State Government’s $5000 2021 COVID-19 Business Support grant program will open at noon on Monday (August 16).
Scholarship Closes Monday
Applications for Stanwell’s Cid Burke Occupational Health and Safety Study Support Scholarship close on Monday.
KTP Shifts Back To Council
A senior South Burnett Regional Council staff member has taken over project management of the $13.9 million Kingaroy Transformation Project.
Next Step In Coal Mine Project
The long-planned extension of the Meandu coal mine has been referred to a Federal Government department for determination as the next stage in the approval process.
Council Seeks $3m For Dark Fibre
South Burnett Regional Council will seek a $3 million grant to help make the South Burnett the most advanced digital community in regional Queensland.
Ex-Residents Making A Mark
Former South Burnett residents are making a big mark outside the region … two more examples came across our desk at southburnett.com.au recently.
Energy Ombudsman To Visit
The Energy and Water Ombudsman Queensland will be coming to Kingaroy and Cherbourg next month to share some tips with local residents about how to save energy … and money.
Next Rounds Of SMILE Ready To Go
The first round of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s SMILE training program has been delivered, and now the business group is inviting more KCCI members to book in.
BaconFest Competitions Still On!
Kingaroy’s BaconFest has been cancelled, but that doesn’t mean the related competitions have been axed.
KCCI Plans ‘Business Hub’
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce plans to launch a shared business space in Kingaroy’s CBD aimed at helping new small businesses to grow and expand.
Murgon Bank To Slash Hours
The Commonwealth Bank has confirmed that trading hours at its Murgon branch will be slashed from October 4.
Apprenticeship Opportunities Open
Ergon Energy and Energex are inviting applications for their 2022 apprenticeship intake.
Pandemic Trims TRC Growth
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio says the decade-long run of economic growth in the Toowoomba region has been “knocked off course” by the pandemic.
Telstra Payphones Now Free
Local and national phone calls to standard fixed line numbers, and calls to standard Australian mobile phones, are now free at Telstra’s public payphones.
COVID Support For Businesses
The State Government will make $5000 payments available to Queensland small and medium businesses affected by the current COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID Changes For Truckies
Heavy vehicle and freight drivers will need to obtain and display a Freight and Logistics pass and adhere to a COVID-19 testing regime before entering Queensland under new changes coming into effect from Friday (July 30).
Wellcamp Export Hub Opens
The $17.8 million Regional Trade Distribution Centre at Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Airport – a key part of plans to link local producers to international markets – was officially opened on Tuesday.
Third Unit Back Online At Callide
A third generating unit has returned into service at Callide Power Station following the explosion in May which blacked out parts of Queensland.
Necessity Sparks Town Directory
Blackbutt residents and visitors to town have a new source of up-to-date local information, thanks to the idea of a newcomer to the region.
New Liquor Store For Timbertown
Blackbutt’s latest shop opened its doors on Monday next to the town’s historic Hotel Radnor.
