James Takes His Pork To The World
Two Kingaroy businesses are among an elite group of “emerging exporters” who have been selected to take part in a special three-year mentoring program which aims to help expand their markets.
Tariff Cut-Off Date Extended
Farmers and businesses on obsolete or transitional electricity tariffs have been given an extra year to move to new tariffs.
Bree Joins RDA Committee
Bundaberg Fruit and Vegetable Growers managing director Bree Grima is the latest new face to join the Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett committee.
WIN Closes Wide Bay Newsroom
WIN Corporation announced on Wednesday it will close five regional newsrooms: in Orange, Dubbo, Albury, Wagga Wagga and Wide Bay.
Alkaloid Plant Begins 10-Year Upgrade
The first stage of a long-term plan to expand a duboisia processing plant at Memerambi has begun after Council permission was granted to build a new storage area
Unemployment At Six-Year Low
The South Burnett’s unemployment rate has fallen to a six-year low of 7.8 per cent, according to the latest Small Area Labour Markets data released on Monday.
Council Offers Lease-To-Buy On Land
A large block of land in the Taabinga industrial estate in Kingaroy has been offered to potential developers under a special two-year lease arrangement which could lead to eventual ownership.
Wind Farm Ready To Power Up
Coopers Gap Wind Farm is expected to begin producing its first electricity next month.
Pilot Program For Budding Leaders
Budding local leaders in the Wide Bay-Burnett region have been invited to take part in the inaugural “Leadership For Our Regions” program.
APM To Host Meet’n’Greet
APM Employment Services will be the host venue for the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet.
$353m Upgrade Planned At Tarong
Stanwell Corporation is now officially “investigating options” in regards to the construction of a new fly ash plant at Tarong Power Station.
Budget ‘Locks In Debt, Taxes’
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said the 2019-20 State Budget had locked in higher taxes, more debt, less jobs and less infrastructure for Queensland
Few Surprises For South Burnett
The State Government’s 2019-20 Budget, handed down by Treasurer Jackie Trad on Tuesday, contains few surprises for the South Burnett region.
Family Fun On A Chilly Night
It’s not often that you see crowds packing a car park on a chilly winter’s night in Kingaroy, but that was the case on Friday when Bunnings organised a family fun night as part of their opening celebrations.
Local Entries Reach Regional Finals
The 33 finalists who have been selected to contest the Darling Downs South West regional final of the 58th Queensland Training Awards have been announced, and there’s several South Burnett representatives among them.
Fires Blamed For Insurance Hike
Swickers’ devastating fire in Kingaroy in 2016 – and another fire at an Adelaide abattoir two years later – have been blamed for a large rise in insurance premiums for some food processors.
Community-Owned Bank Delivers
Heritage Nanango Community Branch will be putting a lot more than money back into the community this year … it will be helping to bring about a brighter future as well.
$1m Funding Boost For Moreton
Moreton Resources – the company planning to develop a coal mine on the outskirts of Kingaroy – has secured an extra $1 million in financial backing
Holly Bowls Over Bunnings
It’s been trading low-key since Friday but Kingaroy’s new Bunnings Warehouse was officially opened in style on Tuesday morning in a ceremony involving staff and invited local guests.
New Waste Charges Start July 1
Businesses will be charged $75 per tonne for waste disposal at SBRC tips from July 1 this year
