Warning To Vape Landlords
Landlords who lease their premises to businesses selling illegal tobacco and vapes will face large fines – and possibly jail – under proposed State Government legislation.
Council Delays Vote On Motor Park
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking more information about a proposed motorsports park which has been discussed in the region since at least 2018.
Wind Farm Deliveries ‘Paused’
The delivery of turbine components to the Wambo Wind Farm construction has been paused.
$10m Boost From Overhaul
A $70 million planned maintenance overhaul has begun at Stanwell’s Tarong North power station.
MP Praises Call Centre Model
Cherbourg Council hosted a visit from Brisbane-based State MP Steve Minnikin last week to discuss small business opportunities and digital connectivity in the community.
Kingaroy Business Opens New Clinics
Kingaroy Chiropractic & Wellness has opened new practices in Nanango and Murgon.
Building Firm Sets Up In Cherbourg
An Indigenous-owned building company, Arafura Building Systems, recently moved its factory from the Sunshine Coast to Cherbourg.
Family History Shaped Into Bar
A new tourist attraction was officially opened in the South Burnett on Sunday at the popular Mulanah Gardens B&B and function centre at Benair.
Sunpork Backs Baiting Program
Sunpork has donated 2000kg of meat to help with the South Burnett Regional Council’s annual wild dog and feral pig co-ordinated baiting programs.
Changes At QRIDA
The State Government has announced four changes to the Board of the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority.
Promise To Fix Booubyjan ‘Black Spot’
The Nationals have promised to improve mobile phone coverage in Booubyjan should the Coalition win power at Saturday’s Federal Election.
Wambo Transformer On Its Way
The main grid transformer, weighing almost 180 tonnes, will be delivered to the Wambo Wind Farm construction site next week.
Chiropractor To Host KCCI
Kingaroy chiropractor Scott Young will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s May meet’n’greet.
SBRC Population Hits 34,745
The population of the South Burnett Regional Council area rose by 456 people to 34,745 during 2023-24, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Change Makers Invited To Workshop
A “Changemaker Workshop” for community leaders – and would-be leaders – is being held in Kingaroy on April 29-30.
Housing Infrastructure Grants Open
Applications are now open for the State Government’s $2 billion Residential Activation Fund which aims to unlock much-needed housing in Queensland.
Farmers React To Tariff Decision
The National Farmers’ Federation has expressed “profound disappointment” in the United States’ decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on all Australian exports.
South Burnett Land Values Soar
Moffatdale and Hivesville residents have seen the value of their land more than double in the past three years, according to figures released this week by the Valuer-General.
Business Growth ‘Means Chaos’
Kingaroy businesspeople Daniel and Mary Huskisson hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s March meet’n’greet on Tuesday night at their Utopia Café in Kingaroy Street.
TSBE Night In Brisbane
Member for Nanango, Attorney-General Deb Frecklington, will be the guest speaker at the annual Enterprise Evening organised by economic development group TSBE.
