Small Business Can Be A Challenge
Social media has put the icing on the cake for Kenilworth Country Bakery, a small business that has been operating for less than three years but now has an international reputation.
Countdown To Bunnings Opening
South Burnett tradies enjoyed a sneak peek behind-the-scenes at the new Bunnings Warehouse in Kingaroy on Wednesday afternoon
Recycle Your Paint For Free
South Burnett residents who have old paint cans lurking in sheds and garages can recycle them for free on Saturday, June 22.
Work Starts On Kitchen Upgrade
Work began on Monday on a $255,000 expansion of the Meals On Wheels kitchen in Kingaroy
State To Speed Up Bill Payments
The State Government will reduce the time it takes to settle invoices from small businesses from 30 days to 20 days.
Baker To Share Business Tips
Kenilworth Country Bakery founder Jenna Sanders will be the guest speaker at a free Queensland Small Business Week event being held in Murgon next Wednesday (May 29).
Crowies Outlet First In Queensland
A South Australian couple who moved to Kingaroy 18 months ago has been hard at work transforming one of the region’s oldest paint stores into one of Australia’s latest franchise outlets.
Building Approvals Rise
Building approvals in the South Burnett may be emerging from a four-year slump, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Events To Support Small Business
South Burnett Regional Council has two free events coming up soon for small business owners.
Cherbourg Launches ‘Do Not Knock’ Program
Cherbourg community has erected roadside signs to remind door-to-door traders about their legal obligations under Australian Consumer Law.
Wine Industry Pioneer Dies
The South Burnett lost one of its pioneering winemakers last week: Kingaroy’s Mike Berry.
Bunnings Plans Weekend Fun
South Burnett residents have been invited to enjoy two weekends of free entertainment to celebrate the upcoming opening of Bunnings Warehouse in Kingaroy.
Sports Star To Open Bunnings
The official opening of Bunnings’ new Kingaroy store will occur on June 4 with a sporting hero pencilled in to do the honours.
Mayor Shares Secret Family Recipe
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell’s secret family recipe for peanut brownies will be part of an upcoming cookbook planned for release later this year.
Real Estate Agency To Close
Real estate agent David Taylor has written to clients to tell them that his business, Kingaroy Real Estate, will close on May 31.
Study Tour To Explore Food Trail
South Burnett food businesses have been invited to join Business South Burnett on a study tour to the Noosa Farmers’ Market and “Farmer and Sun” in Gympie.
New Faces Join Tarong Team
Stanwell had some good news and some bad news at its community update held at Tarong Power Station on Wednesday morning.
Kingaroy Wind Farm Plans Unveiled
Work on building the South Burnett’s second wind farm could begin as early as next year, a public meeting at Kingaroy RSL heard on Thursday night.
Seventy Jobs To Go At Mine
Seventy jobs will be lost at Tarong’s Meandu Mine soon when the mine shuts one of its fleets
Moreton Predicts First Profits
Moreton Resources – the company planning to develop a coal mine on the outskirts of Kingaroy – predicts it will start making profits in “late May, early June”.
