Hotline For Mine Workers
A new support service for current and former mine and quarry workers exposed to dust in Queensland will be available from March 2.
LNP Backs Local Jobs For Miners
The LNP has suggested mine approvals should be “reviewed” if companies replaced local jobs with remote-controlled operations in capital cities.
Feedback Sought On Car Park Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking public input into plans to upgrade the Alford Street car park in Kingaroy (ie. the carpark behind the banks).
Holden Brand To Disappear
The iconic Holden brand will disappear from Australian new car showrooms by 2021, General Motors announced on Monday.
Moreton Confirms Withdrawal To ASX
Moreton Resources informed the ASX on Thursday of the withdrawal of its Mining Lease Application for its proposed Kingaroy coal mine.
Stamps To Help Disaster Relief
Australia Post is releasing a special edition Disaster Relief stamp pack to raise funds for the Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund.
Council Unveils $11m CBD Plans
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend $11.1 million on the transformation of Kingaroy’s CBD if its latest application to the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions fund succeeds.
High Court Key To Acland
The State Government’s decision on the future of New Hope’s Acland Stage 3 coal mine is still awaiting the outcome of legal action.
Benarkin Phone Issues ‘Complex’
Telstra has responded to complaints from residents in the Benarkin area about lost mobile phone coverage, particularly during storms.
Moreton Withdraws Coal Mine Application
Moreton Resources has withdrawn its application to mine coal at Taabinga, just outside Kingaroy.
Fallen Trees Caused Blackouts
Blackouts in the Blackbutt and Benarkin areas at the weekend were caused by trees coming down on powerlines, an Ergon Energy spokesperson confirmed on Monday.
Dairy Closure ‘A Disgrace’
The State Opposition has again called for the State Government to review its decision to award a Queensland Health dairy supply contract to Lactalis.
State Unveils New Rules For Co-Ops
Draft laws aimed at reducing red tape and business costs for co-operatives have been introduced in State Parliament.
New CEO At Energy Qld
Former Gladstone LNG project CEO Rod Duke has taken over the top role at Energy Queensland, parent company of Energex and Ergon.
Husky’s To Host Meet’n’Greet
The newly opened Husky’s Burgers, in the SupaIGA complex in Avoca Street, will be the host for the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Councils Form Rail Alliance
Three councils have joined forces to form an alliance as the next step towards making passenger rail from Brisbane to Toowoomba a reality.
Qantas Pilot Academy Opens
Qantas’ new multi-million-dollar pilot academy was officially opened near Wellcamp Airport on Wednesday.
BESS To Back Up Wind Farm
AGL will build one of Australia’s largest grid-scale batteries at Wandoan under a 15-year agreement between AGL and Vena Energy Australia.
Tourism Group Starts Membership Drive
The Visit South Burnett Local Tourism Organisation will launch a membership drive over the coming four weeks as part of its plan to reinvigorate local tourism
NaTDA To Hold Candidates Forum
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association (NaTDA) will hold a candidates forum in March so voters can meet candidates for the March 28 council elections.
