Huge Solar Farm In Doubt
The future of a huge solar farm project at Harlin looks uncertain following court action
Bega Shares Slide After AGM
Bega Cheese shares finished down 12.8 per cent at the close of trading on Tuesday after the company – which owns PCA in Kingaroy – issued a profit warning to the exchange.
DataWave To Install Wondai CCTV Cameras
Wondai-based business DataWave Internet has been selected as the successful tenderer to install the town’s new CCTV camera system.
Inquiry Into Indigenous Jobs
The Federal Parliament’s House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs launched an inquiry on Monday into pathways and participation opportunities for Indigenous Australians in employment and business.
Caltex Reported PFAS Contamination
PFAS contamination at the former Caltex Fuel Depot in Kingaroy was first detected during decommissioning work at the site.
AGL Boosts Community Fund
AGL’s Coopers Gap Wind Farm Community Fund will expand to $100,000 a year in 2020, and will remain at that level as long as AGL are involved with the Cooper’s Gap project.
‘Economic Boost’ From Shutdown
The $29.9 million overhaul of Unit 4 at Tarong Power Station currently under way will provide an economic boost to the local region, Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said on Thursday.
New Hope Blamed For Lost Jobs
The State Government has blamed New Hope – operators of the New Acland coal mine – for the recent loss of 150 jobs at the mine.
Hot Topics At Meet’n’Greet
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s latest meet’n’greet had a bit of everything on Tuesday night … good news, useful advice and a surprise announcement.
$40m In Unpaid Wages Recovered
The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered more than $40 million in underpaid wages to 18,000 employees during the past financial year.
Workshop Looks At A Renewable Future
The future of coal-fired power stations and the thermal coal mines that feed them looks bleak, guests at a Kingaroy workshop heard on Wednesday night.
Astill’s Celebrates 10 Years
Astill’s Electrical Services gathered their Kingaroy staff together on Friday afternoon for a special celebration to mark the 10th birthday of the award-winning business.
Red Earth Launches 2020 Program
An information session for applicants interested in taking part in the next Red Earth Community Leadership Program was held at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre on Thursday night.
Mayor Says Future Looks Bright
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has acknowledged the closure of the Tarong Power Stations in 10-20 years poses a challenge for the region, but believes the future provides more opportunity than downsides.
Region’s Population Declines Again
The South Burnett’s population has continued to decline over the past year, according to the latest population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Investors Look Over Region
Forty business migrant investors and migration agents visited the South Burnett recently as part of a tour to explore investment and export opportunities in the Wide Bay-Burnett region.
New Name For Leadership Program
The community leadership program which has been run for the past six years in the South Burnett has undergone a re-branding exercise.
Karl Named As Award Finalist
Murgon apprentice Karl Berlin has been named as a finalist in the Motor Trades Association of Queensland Apprentice of the Year award.
Forum Looks At A Future Without Tarong
A forum being held in Kingaroy next week will look at how the South Burnett’s economy can survive after the Tarong Power Stations close down
Moreton Notches Up $26m Loss
Moreton Resources – the company which hopes to develop an open-cut coal mine on the outskirts of Kingaroy – has recorded a $26.47 million loss.
