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Council Ups Car Park Loss Again

Council Ups Car Park Loss Again

South Burnett Regional Council has again revised the number of car parks that will be lost in the Kingaroy CBD due to the Kingaroy Transformation Project.

KTP Running 15 Days Late

KTP Running 15 Days Late

Work on the Kingaroy Transformation Project has so far consumed more than one-fifth of the project’s $13.9 million budget, according to a report to be presented to the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday.

Pop-Up Recycling Takes Off

Pop-Up Recycling Takes Off

South Burnett residents eager to cash in their cans and bottles now have some new pop-up options which might be a bit closer to home.

Wages Rise From July 1

Wages Rise From July 1

The Fair Work Ombudsman has reminded employers the national minimum wage has increased to $20.33 per hour (up from $19.84) or $772.60 per week (up from $753.80) from Thursday.

Aust Post Extends Banking Service

Aust Post Extends Banking Service

Australia Post has announced agreements with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and NAB to offer banking services in post offices nationally for the next decade.

Ombudsman Takes Woolies To Court

Ombudsman Takes Woolies To Court

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action in the Federal Court against Woolworths in relation to alleged major underpayments of managers across Australia.

Rebate To Offset Tariff Changes

Rebate To Offset Tariff Changes

The Queensland Farmers’ Federation has welcomed an electricity rebate announced by the State Government to assist farmers transitioning to new retail tariffs but has suggested they speak to Ergon Energy before the July 1 implementation.