Council Halls Can Be Hired
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that its community halls are available for hire but there are restrictions in line with current Public Health Directions.
Final Streetscape Plans Unveiled
The public will have the chance to view and comment on final plans for Kingaroy’s CBD revitalisation project later this month.
Qld Jobless ‘Now 16pc’
Average unemployment across Australia rose to 13.8 per cent in August according to market research firm Roy Morgan … but in Queensland, it has hit 16 per cent.
Chance To Chat About Issues
Ten South Burnett residents with low to mid-range mental health issues will now have the opportunity to have regular chats with pre-graduate psychology students in a unique partnership.
Sunwater Ordered To Pay $2.3m
Sunwater has backpaid employees more than $2 million after failing to pay employees on individual contracts their full entitlements.
COVID Safety Plan For Shutdown
The South Burnett community will be kept safe during the upcoming $36.2 million maintenance work at Tarong Power Station despite the influx of hundreds of workers into the region.
Question Mark Over Stores
Mosaic Brands Pty Ltd – the company behind a string of well-known clothing stores – has announced it will be closing between 300 and 500 shops during the next two years.
Local Trainees In Regional Finals
The regional finalists in the prestigious Queensland Training Awards have been announced, and the South Burnett again has a good representation.
Pharmacy Offers New Experience
A Kingaroy chemist shop has expanded its range to cater for a growing community interest in holistic health products.
Optus Unveils Outage Map
Telecommunications company Optus unveiled its new Network Experience Map on Thursday to help customers raise issues about the company’s mobile network.
Council To Fund Tourism Group
South Burnett Regional Council will fund a local tourism association for six months, with the possibility of future support if the group meets agreed performance targets.
Apprenticeship Applications Open
Applications will open on Friday for apprenticeships next year at Ergon Energy and Energex.
Mayor Told To Contact Premier
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has been directed to contact Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk urgently.
$15m Project To Overhaul Towers
Powerlink is undertaking specialised maintenance work on 660 high-voltage electricity towers between Biloela and Kingaroy.
Council To Host KCCI Meet’n’Greet
South Burnett Regional Council will host the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Don’t Let A Scammer Be You
“Be yourself – don’t let a scammer be you!” This is the message the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s “Scamwatch” is emphasising during National Scams Awareness Week (August 17-21).
Shutdown To Boost Economy
Unit 2 at Tarong Power Station is about to undergo a $36.2 million overhaul which is tipped to pump millions of dollars into the local economy.
Safety Trip Causes Blackout
Tuesday morning’s blackout across the South Burnett was triggered by safety equipment cutting in.
Small Business Energy Grants Open
Small businesses have been encouraged to apply for grants to help lower their power bills … but Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has warned they should act fast.
Buyer Interested In Silver Mine
Troubled mining company Moreton Resources – currently in liquidation – may have sold its silver holdings on the Granite Belt.
