Old Fords Shine In Kingaroy
Car lovers may have spotted a stream of classic Model A Fords on South Burnett roads over the past few days.
Businesses Ham It Up For BaconFest
The winners of the KCCI’s BaconFest window decoration competition were announced on Thursday after a long afternoon of judging in Kingaroy
Government Turns Down Irrigators
Murgon businesses may face a recession as bad as one they faced in 2007-2008 when many had “For Sale” signs in their windows.
SunWater Joins Trading Scheme
SunWater has joined the independent waterexchange online trading platform, making it easier for farmers in the Wide Bay-Burnett area to trade water allocations.
New Machine Slashes Waiting
Waiting times at Cherbourg’s Containers For Change Container Refund Point have been slashed following the installation this week of a new counting machine at the facility.
$68,500 Boost For Centre
The Little Peanuts Early Learning Centre in Kingaroy will receive $68,522 through the Federal Government’s Community Child Care Fund, Member for Maranoa David Littleproud announced on Wednesday.
Work Starts On Qantas Academy
The first sod was officially turned on Wednesday at the site of the new Qantas Group Pilot Academy at Wellcamp Airport.
Businesses Get Tips On NBN
The first thing businesses who want to migrate to the NBN should do is to assess their telecommunications use and take an educated guess about what they would like to do in the future.
Inquiry Opens Into Nuclear Future
A push by some Federal LNP politicians for nuclear power to be put back on the table as a possible solution for Australia’s energy needs has paid off.
Stamps Look Set To Rise
Australia Post has lodged a draft notification with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission seeking an increase in the basic postage rate from $1 to $1.10 from January.
No Plans To Sell Assets: Moreton
Moreton Resources has received expressions of interest in two of the company’s coal projects, the company’s quarterly report to shareholders has revealed.
Toowoomba Business Continues To Grow
The Gross Regional Product for the Toowoomba Region was more than $10.81 billion last year, mayor Paul Antonio revealed in his annual State of the Region address on Thursday night.
‘Biggest Fan’ Visits Coopers Gap
Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham paid a return visit to the Cooper’s Gap Wind Farm on Thursday to inspect progress on the site.
UCG Case Sent Back To Tribunal
Moreton Resources has enjoyed a partial win in the Federal Court in relation to its long-standing dispute with the Australian Taxation Office over research and development tax offsets linked to its failed UCG project near Kingaroy.
TIO Warns About NBN Scams
Threats of being disconnected from phone and internet services, loss of phone numbers, and inaccurate information about NBN plans are a major source of concern, according to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.
Major Cycling Event Planned For Spring
Kingaroy looks set to play host to between 300 and 350 cyclists in early September, along with their friends, family, teams, support crew, media and fans.
South Burnett Shines At Awards
The South Burnett has picked up two major awards at the regional finals of the Queensland Training Awards, held in Gatton on Friday night.
Tolls Unveiled For Range Crossing
Car drivers will pay $2.30 – and truckies $22.85 – to use the new Toowoomba Second Range Crossing when tolls are introduced later this year.
‘Lemon Laws’ To Start Soon
New laws to help buyers who purchase defective motor vehicles will come into effect on September 1.
South Burnett Wines Score More Wins
South Burnett wineries are toasting another successful vintage after walking away from this year’s Cairns Wine Show with a string of trophies and medals.
