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Nuclear ‘Road Block To The Lodge’

Nuclear ‘Road Block To The Lodge’

A group of disgruntled Liberal Party supporters has launched a lobby group which hopes to persuade the party to abandon its nuclear energy policy so it can have a chance to win power at the upcoming Federal Election.

Businesses Invited To Comment

Businesses Invited To Comment

South Burnett businesses have been invited to have a say on the transition to renewable energy, and how it will affect their business or industry sector. 

$4.5m Promise To Fix Estate Roads

$4.5m Promise To Fix Estate Roads

Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce announced a surprise $4.5 million commitment to fund Stage 2 of the Wondai Industrial Estate during a trip to the South Burnett on Thursday.

BESS Project Sparks Debate

BESS Project Sparks Debate

Akaysha Energy hosted an information session in Kumbia on Saturday morning for local residents about its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Ellesmere.

Jared Takes On New Role

Jared Takes On New Role

Seilers Transport director Jared Seiler has been elected president of the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland.

Russell Bids Farewell To Tarong

Russell Bids Farewell To Tarong

One of Stanwell Corporation’s longest serving employees, Russell Vorpagel, has officially hung up his hard hat at Tarong Power Station after 46 years working in the energy industry.

NAB ‘Until 2027 At Least’

NAB ‘Until 2027 At Least’

The National Australia Bank – which operates a branch in Kingaroy – has promised it will not close any rural or regional branches until at least July 31, 2027.

Rail Trail Boosts Local Economy

Rail Trail Boosts Local Economy

A significant number of people are visiting the South Burnett to walk, run or ride pushbikes on the rail trail, Cr Ros Heit told January’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting, and the numbers are continuing to grow.

Nine New Faces At Tarong

Nine New Faces At Tarong

Stanwell has welcomed seven new local apprentices and two trainees to its Tarong power stations as part of the corporation’s annual apprenticeship and trainee program.