Explosives Bring Down Faulty Tower
GE CATCON has confirmed a controlled explosion was used to demolish a faulty turbine tower at the Coopers Gap wind farm last week.
Desexing Campaign Kicks Off Again
Operation Wanted – RSPCA Qld’s annual pet desexing campaign backed locally by the South Burnett Regional Council – is on again!
First Photo Of Power Station Damage
CS Energy has released an image of the badly damaged Unit C4 which exploded last week at the Callide C power station near Biloela, blacking out wide swathes of Queensland.
Work Starts On Solar Farm
Construction of a 210MW solar farm at Woolooga is expected to begin within months, with preliminary works already begun.
Sportfirst To Host KCCI
Sportfirst Kingaroy will host the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s June meet’n’greet.
150MW Battery Plan For Tarong
Stanwell is working on a plan to install a large, standalone battery at Tarong Power Station to support storage of renewable energy.
WIN To Axe News Bulletin
WIN-TV announced this week it will axe its Toowoomba and Darling Downs local news bulletin.
Power Network ‘Stable’
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni says power has been restored to all homes and businesses impacted by the incident at Callide C Power Station on Tuesday.
Fire Blamed For Blackouts
A fire in the turbine hall at Callide C power station near Biloela has been blamed for widespread blackouts across Queensland.
Council Opens Business Register
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting local businesses to register on its online Felix Marketplace procurement system.
NBN Seeks Feedback
A series of community and business-related events will be held in the South Burnett as part of a state-wide campaign by NBN to target 50 towns in 50 days.
Council, Business Groups Sign Charter
South Burnett Regional Council and seven South Burnett business and community groups signed the Small Business Friendly Councils charter on Wednesday.
New Tourism Officer Hired
Visit South Burnett has hired a new Tourism Development Officer to work on promoting tourism in the South Burnett region.
MBDA Holds ‘After Hours’ Meeting
The Murgon Business and Development Association will be holding another of their “Business After Hours” evenings on Thursday night (May 20).
PM Grounds Wellcamp Plan
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected Wagner Corporation’s proposal to build a quarantine facility for returned international travellers near Wellcamp Airport.
First Nations Group Launched
Cherbourg Radio is one of the foundation members of a new Queensland First Nations Media Coalition (QFNMC).
Joan Checks Out After 50 Years!
Workmates farewelled a popular colleague in style at Woolworths Kingaroy on Thursday afternoon.
Mayor Welcomes Jobs Growth
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed a fall in the region’s unemployment figures, including a large drop in the youth unemployment rate.
BIEDO Hits The Road
BIEDO – the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation – will be reaching out to businesses in Blackbutt and Wondai soon as part of their regular roadtrip series.
Clovely Closes City Cellar Door
Clovely Estate has announced they will close their Brisbane cellar door to increase the company’s focus on the South Burnett.
