CommBank Fined $5m
The Federal Court of Australia has ordered the Commonwealth Bank pay a $5 million penalty for ripping off more than 8600 rural customers.
High Court To Hear Acland Appeal
A new chapter in the long running saga of New Hope’s proposed coal mine expansion at Acland began on Friday when the Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA) was granted special leave to appeal to the High Court.
$11.3m Facelift Gets Green Light
It was the case of third time lucky for Kingaroy’s much-discussed revitalisation with the announcement on Friday the Federal Government will be contributing $4.5 million towards the $11.3 million project.
Pub Ready To Welcome Patrons Back
The doors of Kingaroy’s Commercial Hotel will be back open from 10:00am on Friday … but customers will notice some temporary post-COVID changes.
Study Forecasts COVID-19 Effects
A new study says the economic impact of COVID-19 on the South Burnett’s economy may not be as bad as it will be on the rest of Queensland.
Target Responds To Online Petition
The online petition launched by South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff in a bid to save the Murgon Target Country store has attracted an official response on the petition webpage.
Ag Land Prices ‘Defying COVID-19’
Australian agricultural land prices appear to be defying the COVID-19 economic downturn.
Red Earth, BIEDO To Host Ideas Chats
Red Earth Community Foundation (RECF) and Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) are teaming up to host a series of conversations to talk about what we’ve gained from the COVID-19 experience in the Inland Burnett.
Petition Falls On Deaf Ears
A petition organised by South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff to save the Target Country store in Murgon has fallen on deaf ears
SBT To Stop Print Production
The South Burnett Times will be ceasing its print production from next month.
Mobile Outages Planned For Bunyas
Residents and visitors to the Bunya Mountains can expect to experience some mobile phone disruptions between May 31 and June 7.
‘False Hope’ For Small Business
South Burnett small businesses have been given nothing but false hope with the State Government’s COVID-19 business grants already drying up, Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says.
Council Approves Export Hub
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved the application for a huge new Regional Trade Distribution Centre near Wellcamp Airport.
Council Urges Small Business Support
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has urged the community to step up and support small business during Queensland Small Business Month.
Antonio To Chair Rail Alliance
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has been appointed chair of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Alliance (MBIRA), the group which represents councils adjacent to the Inland Rail route.
Council Lobbies To Save Store
Mayor Brett Otto has approached the State Government about the future of Murgon’s Target Country store
Axe Hangs Over Target Store
There’s a shadow over the Target Country store in Murgon following an ASX announcement on Friday
Emergency Help For Shoppers
Shoppers in Kingaroy’s Markwell Street area should feel a little bit safer thanks to a generous donation to the community by Anderssons Fruit Market.
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.
