Kraft To Appeal Peanut Butter Decision
Kraft-Heinz has announced it will try to appeal a Federal Court decision which awarded Bega Cheese rights to the “trade dress” of its peanut butter products.
Mine Bosses Face Jail If Negligent
Mining executives could face up to 20 years in jail if workers die because of their criminal negligence under new laws passed in State Parliament this week.
COVID-19 Grants For Small Businesses
Eligible small businesses in Queensland can now apply for a up to $10,000 under a new $100 million package to help them counter the impact of COVID-19.
Have Your Say About Black Spots
South Burnett residents are being urged have their say about the next round of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).
Industry Group Targets GM
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association says it strongly supports Senator James McGrath calling out General Motors’ poor treatment of Australian car dealers.
New Hope CEO To Retire
New Hope CEO and Managing Director Shane Stephan will be retiring from the helm of the coal miner on August 31.
Burnett Faces ‘Slight’ COVID-19 Impact
The South Burnett may miss the worst economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, according to modelling by economic research firm SGS Economics and Planning.
ComPub Has New Owners
Kingaroy’s Commercial Hotel, on the corner of Haly and Glendon streets, has new owners.
Population Drops For Third Year
The South Burnett recorded its third consecutive year of population decline in 2019, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics
South Burnett Switches On To Zoom
South Burnett groups have been keen to embrace video conferencing to beat COVID-19 isolation and keep their networks intact.
Last Blade Locked In At Coopers Gap
The Coopers Gap wind farm project has passed a major milestone with the completion of construction of the final turbine.
LNP Petition Calls For COVID-19 Grants
The LNP has launched an online petition calling for State Government COVID-19 emergency relief grants for small businesses.
Fees And Charges Frozen
South Burnett councillors voted unanimously on Wednesday to freeze Council’s schedule of fees and charges for at least six months.
Truck To Take Lung Checks To Miners
A prime mover health truck will be on the road by the end of the year to bring lung health checks to past and present mine and quarry workers throughout Queensland.
Darling Downs Zoo ‘Desperate’
A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds to help Darling Downs Zoo survive the COVID-19 shutdowns.
Spitting Fines To Protect Workers
People who deliberately cough, sneeze or spit on public officials and workers – including shop assistants – could be fined up to $13,345 under a new COVID-19 Public Health Direction.
Kingaroy’s Radio Rentals To Close
The South Burnett’s Radio Rentals outlet in Kingaroy is one of the business casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BIEDO Reaches Out On Zoom
The regular quarterly Ag Network meetings for rural producers – organised by BIEDO – are going online due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Free Webinars For Business
South Burnett Regional Council’s “Business South Burnett” is promoting a webinar to help local businesses get through the current COVID-19 crisis.
Bega’s Label Win Upheld By Court
The Full Court of the Federal Court has dismissed an appeal by Kraft and Heinz in a long-running legal dispute with Bega Cheese over peanut butter packaging
