What’s In The Budget For Us?
Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad delivered her first Budget on Tuesday afternoon, but there’s not many surprises for South Burnett residents.
$25m To Fix More Mobile Black Spots
The Federal Government has announced Round 4 of its Mobile Black Spot Program which aims to improve telecommunications in regional Australia.
Council Rebrands Small Business Focus
South Burnett Regional Council has launched a new business growth action plan and “brand” to work with local small businesses.
Heritage Bank Wins National Awards
Heritage Bank has been rated as one of the country’s most favoured financial institutions by its customers in the 2018 Mozo People’s Choice Awards.
New Credit System Starts July 1
A new system of credit scoring that will see significant changes for borrowers will come into effect on July 1, even though most Australians are unaware of it.
Woolies Unveils New Bags
Woolworths stores – including the supermarket in Kingaroy Shoppingworld – will soon be offering “shopping bags for life” for customers to buy for less than a dollar.
Cash For Cans Plan Postponed
The introduction of the State Government’s proposed container deposit scheme has been pushed back from July to November.
Toowoomba’s Economy Breaks $10b
The Toowoomba Region recorded a 6.2 per cent boost to its regional economy during 2016-17, according to data released by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Hospital Launches Wound Care Service
The Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital has begun offering a chronic wound dressing service … and thanks to a generous donation by Bill Hull Car Centre, it will also be able to provide it to patients too ill to travel into Kingaroy.
Wind Farm Work Well Underway
The southern section of Niagara Road in Boyneside is being upgraded to allow components for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm to be shifted on to the site.
Tenders Close For Bunnings Construction
Kingaroy’s new Bunnings store has moved a step closer with tenders closing on Thursday for construction of the building.
AGL Asks MPs For Help
To Solve Mobile Problems
AGL has asked Federal MPs to help solve mobile phone problems affecting the area around Coopers Gap
Dam Repairs Officially Finished
SunWater announced on Thursday the multi-million dollar repair works for the Boondooma Dam spillway are now complete
Small Dip In Power Bills
Electricity users in regional Queensland should notice a small drop in their annual power bills following the release on Thursday of the latest review by the Queensland Competition Authority.
MP Welcomes New Acland Orders
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has welcomed the issuing of final orders by the Supreme Court on Monday in regards to the proposed Stage 3 coal mine expansion at Acland.
Huge Solar Farm Proposed For Harlin
A 1500MW solar farm – the biggest planned so far in Australia – has been proposed for a site near Harlin.
Build It And They Will Come …
Kingaroy is a hive of construction activity at the moment, and South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell couldn’t be happier.
Timber Harvest Breaks Record
Australia’s annual timber harvest has reached a record level, according to figures released on Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Local Mech Becomes Master Tech
A South Burnett mechanic has become a Nissan Master Technician just 18 months after finishing his four-year apprenticeship.
Free Workshop To Improve Digital Skills
BIEDO, in conjunction with the South Burnett Regional Council, has organised a free digital workshop to be presented in Nanango next week to help South Burnett businesses navigate their way through the digital landscape.
