LNP Vows To Scrap ‘Grey Nomad Tax’
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has promised to scrap what the LNP calls a “Grey Nomad Tax” if she is elected on October 31.
Nanango Business Sparks Up
The State Government’s “Electric Super Highway” may have bypassed the South Burnett in favour of the coast but electric car charging points are slowly appearing in the region anyway.
Mt Binga Orchard To Be Auctioned
A 52ha macadamia and avocado orchard at Mt Binga will be auctioned online later this month.
Clovely Estate On The Market
Barely a week after being named a Queensland #eatqld Champion, award-winning winemaker Clovely Estate has put a large slice of its business on the market.
Budget Plan To Reboot Business
The COVID-19 Budget delivered by Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on Tuesday night has been broadly welcomed in regional Australia.
Council Tenders For Fuel Cell
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking tenders for the lease of land at Durong for development as an unmanned fuel outlet.
$40m Backing For Motorsport Plan
The State Government has announced it will invest $40 million in a plan to develop Queensland’s largest entertainment precinct at Wellcamp.
Jobs Taskforce Seeks Members
Expressions of interest are now open for membership of the Wide Bay and Sunshine Coast Local Jobs and Skills Taskforce which aims to connect job seekers and school leavers with training and employment opportunities.
Clovely An #EatQld Champion
The South Burnett’s largest winery – Clovely Estate at Moffatdale – has been named as Queensland’s twelfth #eatqld Champion.
Cloyna Piggery To Triple In Size
South Burnett Regional Council has given approval to a Cloyna piggery to more than triple its size over the next eight years.
NaTDA Reflects On A Big Year
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association re-elected its president and secretary at the group’s Annual General Meeting last week.
Chemist Deliveries Extended
Australia Post has announced an extension of its Pharmacy Home Delivery Service for a further six months.
Tourism Numbers Boom
A new tourism partnership between the South Burnett Regional Council and the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation already appears to be bearing fruit.
ANZ Sign Sparks Fears
Kingaroy residents were concerned when they found the doors to the town’s ANZ Bank branch closed last week.
Acland Stage 3 ‘A Priority’
Deb Frecklington says approving the New Acland coal mine expansion would be “a priority” for an incoming LNP State Government.
Lease Moratorium Extended
The State Government moratorium on evictions for commercial leaseholders has been extended to the end of 2020.
Sarah Blossoms With Flowers
Shoppers who have popped into Linard’s Floral and Bridal Centre in Kingaroy over the past eight years would have noticed Sarah Butcher working away busily in the background.
TRC Wins Regional Training Award
Toowoomba Regional Council took out the “Large Employer Of The Year Award” at the Queensland Training Awards (Darling Downs South West Region) announced on Friday morning.
Fast Rail Would Be ‘A Game-Changer’
If the dream of a fast rail network servicing south-east Queensland was realised, the Wide Bay Burnett region could enjoy a boom in population.
Wage Theft Now A Crime
Employers found to be deliberately stealing from their workers will now face jail under new laws passed in State Parliament on Wednesday.
