Acland Expansion Moves Closer
New Hope Corporation – the company behind the Stage 3 expansion at New Acland Coal Mine – has been granted approval to amend the Environmental Authority for the project
NBN Worker ‘Paid No Wages’
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against the former operator of a Sunshine Coast-based business, alleging he failed to pay an 18-year-old labourer working on the NBN.
Town Land Values Drop Again
South Burnett residential land values have fallen by an average of 31.3 per cent over the past seven years.
Tourism CEO To Quit In June
Southern Queensland Country Tourism CEO Mary-Clare Power will not seek reappointment when her contract finishes in June.
Women Share Their Strengths
It’s Queensland Women’s Week, which was a perfect excuse for BIEDO to hold another one of their popular Women in Agriculture days at the weekend.
Roads Group Lobbies Would-Be MPs
The Mundubbera to Jandowae Roads Working Group is hoping the upcoming Federal Election will be an incentive to convince candidates to promise to fix a dangerous single-lane bridge on the Mundubbera-Durong Road.
Household Power Bills To Drop
Ergon Energy power bills could drop by $58 – and $180 for small businesses – next year.
Wayne Explains His Business World
Customer service is the key to business success … that’s the message that Wayne’s World founder Wayne Clark shared with about 65 members of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday night.
CleanCo To Take Over Assets
Legislation to create the State Government’s new electricity generator, CleanCo, has been introduced into State Parliament.
Skills Shared At Workshop
The last in a series of workshops designed to help build a stronger South Burnett was held at the Kingaroy TAFE campus on Monday.
Business Roadshow Coming To Town
The Burnett Inland Small Business Roadshow will be bringing a range of business-themed displays to the South Burnett on Tuesday.
Council Cuts Swickers’ Water Charges
South Burnett Regional Council will temporarily cut Swickers’ water charges to help one of the region’s largest employers save money during a downturn in the pork industry.
Meet The New $20 Note
The Reserve Bank has revealed the design of the new $20 banknote, which will be released into general circulation in October.
SupaIGA Expansion Plan Moves Ahead
A plan to expand Kingaroy’s SupaIGA supermarket – first announced 12 months ago – has taken a major step forward.
Solar Farm Back Before Council
A decision by the Planning and Environment Court may be enough to derail efforts by Council to stop a solar farm being built on the outskirts of Kingaroy
Study Tour To Explore Food Trail
South Burnett food businesses have been invited to join Business South Burnett on a study tour to the Noosa Farmers’ Market and “Farmer and Sun” in Gympie.
Leadership Guru To Share Ideas
Bookings for the last in a series of a popular community-building workshops organised by the Red Earth Community Foundation close on Wednesday.
Murgon Floats Art Proposal
Murgon could get a new tourist attraction if an idea floated by the Murgon Business and Development Association takes off
Water Infrastructure Study Inches Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council reported back to stakeholders on Thursday about progress of the $2 million joint South Burnett – North Burnett water feasibility study.
Moreton Secures $8.5m Debt Funding
Moreton Resources announced on Thursday it had secured an $8.5 million refinancing agreement with First Samuel Limited which will run until April 2022.
