Wambo Grants Announced
Wambo Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has announced the recipients of it Round 1 grants for 2025:
Boost In Social Housing
The State Government has announced a much-needed boost in social housing for the South Burnett.
Wild Horse Launches Newspaper
Wild Horse FM at Yarraman has launched a new monthly eight-page newspaper aimed at Yarraman and Blackbutt residents.
Work Camp Opens At Dam Site
An important preliminary step in the proposed Borumba Pumped Hydro Project has been completed with the opening of a temporary camp for workers.
Feds Approve New Solar Farm
The Federal Government has given the green light to a new solar farm along the Wide Bay Highway at Lower Wonga.
Mayor ‘Still Hopeful’ About PCA
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff is still hopeful a buyer will come forward to take over the beleaguered Peanut Company of Australia processing plant in Kingaroy.
NewPeak Buys Historic Gold Mine
An ASX-listed mining exploration company has acquired the permit for an historic gold mining area near Tansey.
Bega Shuts Down PCA
What will Kingaroy be without the Peanut Company of Australia … owners of the iconic peanut silos in Haly Street?
SBRC To Host Meet’n’Greet
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Five Groups Receive Grants
Stanwell has announced the latest recipients of its Tarong Community Partnership Fund grants.
Almost Four Decades Of Service
An era is about to end with the upcoming retirement of Joy Woods at Kingaroy Chiropractic & Wellness.
Drop4Drop Offers Clean Water
Two Cherbourg organisations are now making water straight out of fresh air, thanks to a free community scheme set up by Australian Army veteran Shannon Lemanski and his wife Dannii.
Training Opportunities At Tarong
Applications have opened for the next intake of apprentices and trainees at the Tarong power stations.
Big Support For Community Hospital
South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation and South Burnett Online co-hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s June meet’n’greet last Tuesday night.
Grants For Local Small Businesses
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated local businesses which received grants from the latest round of the State Government’s Business Basics program.
Forum To Highlight Local Projects
A public forum will be held in Kingaroy next month to update local businesses about major projects under way in the Burnett region.
Brendon Brings Home Gold
Kingaroy TAFE student Brendon Newman has won a Gold Medal at the 2025 WorldSkills Australia National Championships held in Brisbane last week.
SBO To Co-Host Meet’n’Greet
There’s a big change happening at South Burnett Online … and it will all be revealed on Tuesday night at the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Electrical Apprentice Intake Opens
Ergon and Energex have launched a statewide recruitment drive for electrical apprentices to start their training in February next year.
Woolshed Plan In Acland Deal
TRC hopes to secure long-term financial support for the Jondaryan Homestead in return for backing proposed changes to the Stage 3 New Acland coal mine project.
