Wind Farm Opening Pushed Back
Coopers Gap Wind Farm’s completion date has been extended by almost a year due to problems getting turbine components from the Port of Brisbane to the construction site.
Murgon Calls For Action On Crime
The Murgon Business and Development Association has called on the State Government to provide the town with more help to tackle juvenile crime.
Latest Tourism Magazine Unveiled
The latest edition of South Burnett Regional Council’s tourism publication, “Let’s Go South Burnett”, has been unveiled
Moreton Announces $20m Loss
Moreton Resources chairman Jason Elks has assumed the role of Company Secretary following the resignation of director Brent Van Staden.
Optus Switches On Maidenwell Tower
A new mobile phone tower in Maidenwell will offer coverage for the first time to many local residents if they join the Optus network.
Acland Expansion Moves Closer
New Hope Corporation – the company behind the Stage 3 expansion at New Acland Coal Mine – has been granted approval to amend the Environmental Authority for the project
NBN Worker ‘Paid No Wages’
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against the former operator of a Sunshine Coast-based business, alleging he failed to pay an 18-year-old labourer working on the NBN.
Town Land Values Drop Again
South Burnett residential land values have fallen by an average of 31.3 per cent over the past seven years.
Tourism CEO To Quit In June
Southern Queensland Country Tourism CEO Mary-Clare Power will not seek reappointment when her contract finishes in June.
Women Share Their Strengths
It’s Queensland Women’s Week, which was a perfect excuse for BIEDO to hold another one of their popular Women in Agriculture days at the weekend.
Roads Group Lobbies Would-Be MPs
The Mundubbera to Jandowae Roads Working Group is hoping the upcoming Federal Election will be an incentive to convince candidates to promise to fix a dangerous single-lane bridge on the Mundubbera-Durong Road.
Household Power Bills To Drop
Ergon Energy power bills could drop by $58 – and $180 for small businesses – next year.
Wayne Explains His Business World
Customer service is the key to business success … that’s the message that Wayne’s World founder Wayne Clark shared with about 65 members of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday night.
CleanCo To Take Over Assets
Legislation to create the State Government’s new electricity generator, CleanCo, has been introduced into State Parliament.
Skills Shared At Workshop
The last in a series of workshops designed to help build a stronger South Burnett was held at the Kingaroy TAFE campus on Monday.
Business Roadshow Coming To Town
The Burnett Inland Small Business Roadshow will be bringing a range of business-themed displays to the South Burnett on Tuesday.
Council Cuts Swickers’ Water Charges
South Burnett Regional Council will temporarily cut Swickers’ water charges to help one of the region’s largest employers save money during a downturn in the pork industry.
Meet The New $20 Note
The Reserve Bank has revealed the design of the new $20 banknote, which will be released into general circulation in October.
SupaIGA Expansion Plan Moves Ahead
A plan to expand Kingaroy’s SupaIGA supermarket – first announced 12 months ago – has taken a major step forward.
Solar Farm Back Before Council
A decision by the Planning and Environment Court may be enough to derail efforts by Council to stop a solar farm being built on the outskirts of Kingaroy
