Murgon Floats Art Proposal
Murgon could get a new tourist attraction if an idea floated by the Murgon Business and Development Association takes off
Water Infrastructure Study Inches Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council reported back to stakeholders on Thursday about progress of the $2 million joint South Burnett – North Burnett water feasibility study.
Moreton Secures $8.5m Debt Funding
Moreton Resources announced on Thursday it had secured an $8.5 million refinancing agreement with First Samuel Limited which will run until April 2022.
Moreton Defends Cash Flow Query
Moreton Resources – the company aiming to develop a coal mine on the outskirts of Kingaroy – has been quizzed by the ASX about its negative cash flows.
Dark Skies Hang Over Bunyas
A meeting called on Sunday to clear the air over a proposed nomination of the Bunya Mountains as an “International Dark Sky Place” appears to have left the local community as divided as before.
New Recruits Start At Stanwell
Seven South Burnett locals are honing their skills as apprentices and trainees after joining the Tarong Power Stations team recently.
CTC Makes Hard Decisions In Nanango
South Burnett CTC notified staff and parents on Thursday that it will be closing its childcare services in Nanango on March 29.
New Website Crunches SB Data
A new website that gathers all the South Burnett’s vital statistics together in one place was unveiled at the South Burnett Regional Council’s Business XL networking event held in Kingaroy on Tuesday evening.
Wayne To Visit His World
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be hosted by Wayne’s World, at 147 Haly Street, on February 26.
Helping Hand For Small Business
South Burnett small businesses will be able to receive practical assistance and support through a new local Entrepreneurship Facilitator program funded by the Federal Government.
Linfox Buys Regional Freight Business
Aurizon has successfully completed the $7.3 million sale of its Queensland Intermodal business to international logistics company Linfox.
New Scams Target Taxpayers
The Australian Taxation Office is warning taxpayers to be alert for scammers who have been developing new ways to get taxpayers’ money and personal information.
New Owners For Hivesville Hotel
A life-long desire to run a country pub and a lucky Google search have seen a trio of women move up from the big smoke to take over running the Hivesville Hotel.
MP Slams ANZ Decision
Agriculture Minister and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has accused the ANZ Bank of “abandoning” 61 country towns by backing out of a deal with Australia Post.
Activist Map Angers Farmers
A website publishing the location of piggeries, feedlots, abattoirs – and family farms – has sparked outrage
Council Hosts Supplier Evening
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a “Local Buy Contract Supplier” evening for roadworks and civil construction contractors in Kingaroy next Wednesday.
$3000 Support Packages Available
Drought-affected farming families and employees in the South Burnett have been encouraged to access help through the Federal Government’s $30 million Drought Community Support Initiative.
Tourism Merger Possible?
Tourism promotion could face another shake-up following reports of discussions between Southern Queensland Country Tourism (SQCT), the privately run Tourism Darling Downs and the State Government.
Overseas Tourists Break Record
The number of international tourists visiting Southern Queensland Country has hit a record high in the past year, according to new Tourism Research Australia (TRA) data.
Ergon Invokes Dog Ban
Ergon Energy meter readers will no longer enter yards where dogs are not securely restrained as part of new safety measures to be introduced next week.
