Red Earth Launches 2020 Program
An information session for applicants interested in taking part in the next Red Earth Community Leadership Program was held at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre on Thursday night.
Mayor Says Future Looks Bright
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has acknowledged the closure of the Tarong Power Stations in 10-20 years poses a challenge for the region, but believes the future provides more opportunity than downsides.
Region’s Population Declines Again
The South Burnett’s population has continued to decline over the past year, according to the latest population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Investors Look Over Region
Forty business migrant investors and migration agents visited the South Burnett recently as part of a tour to explore investment and export opportunities in the Wide Bay-Burnett region.
New Name For Leadership Program
The community leadership program which has been run for the past six years in the South Burnett has undergone a re-branding exercise.
Karl Named As Award Finalist
Murgon apprentice Karl Berlin has been named as a finalist in the Motor Trades Association of Queensland Apprentice of the Year award.
Forum Looks At A Future Without Tarong
A forum being held in Kingaroy next week will look at how the South Burnett’s economy can survive after the Tarong Power Stations close down
Moreton Notches Up $26m Loss
Moreton Resources – the company which hopes to develop an open-cut coal mine on the outskirts of Kingaroy – has recorded a $26.47 million loss.
Grants To Boost Recycling
Regional councils and businesses will have greater access to recycling thanks to a new $6 million State Government Regional Recycling Transport Assistance Package (RRTAP).
CleanCo Headache For Stanwell
Stanwell Corporation is facing a potential PR problem at the end of this month when ownership of its low and no-emissions power stations is transferred to the new State Government-owned entity CleanCo.
Meet’n’Greet At Astill’s
The award-winning Astill’s Electrical Services in Kingaroy Street will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Qld Switches On To Solar
The State Government is boasting that Queensland is a world leader in solar power, with solar panels now producing twice as much electricity as the State’s biggest power station.
‘Strong Belief In South Burnett’
The former Wide Bay Burnett Electricity Board building in Kingaroy, which has stood vacant for many years, is again buzzing with life.
Local Property Prices Buoyant
Several South Burnett towns enjoyed a buoyant real estate year, according to research company CoreLogic.
Nutrien Closes Ruralco Deal
Nutrien has acquired Ruralco, the company behind some of the best-known agri-brands in Australia
Rotary Rewards Excellence At Work
Kingaroy Rotary Club is inviting local employers to nominate an employee for a Rotary “Pride of Workmanship” award.
Town Loses One Store, Gains Another
Fans of Proston’s NB Inspirations Department Store were saddened last month when they learned the highly regarded nine-year-old business was closing down.
Ombudsman Targets UGL
Australian Small Business Ombudsman Kate Carnell says she is concerned by reports that engineering group UGL plans to change its bill payment timeframe.
LNP To Fight For Acland Jobs
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington says the LNP is “standing with the workers” employed at the New Acland coal mine and will continue to fight for their jobs.
Third Try For Streetscape Grant
South Burnett Regional Council will lodge its third application to the Building Better Regions Fund in a bid to get the Federal Government to contribute to Kingaroy’s $8 million streetscape project.
