Poll Forum To Follow KCCI
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be hosted by the Carrollee Hotel and will serve as a prelude to the “Pollies In The Pub” election forum.
Linc Executives To Face Trial
Five former Linc Energy executives have been committed to stand trial on an environmental charge linked to the operation of the company’s former UCG site near Chinchilla.
Nanango To Host Candidates Forum
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association will hold a candidates forum in Nanango next Tuesday night so voters can meet candidates for the March 28 council elections
Peanut Butter Sales Up 6.5pc
Bega has increased its share of Australia’s peanut butter market with sales up 6.5 per cent.
Food Businesses To Explore New Horizons
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting its second Food Horizon conference in Kingaroy at the end of this month as part of an ongoing program to build links between local food producers.
A Girl Can Do That!
Cherie Baldacchino’s father would often say, “a girl can’t do that” … but he had a cheeky grin and an ulterior motive.
New Tourism Group Launches
The immediate future of international tourism in Queensland looks bleak, but South Burnett tourism operators could benefit from a lift in domestic tourism.
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.
