Heritage Unveils Charitable Foundation
Heritage Bank chairman Kerry Betros announced on Wednesday the organisation would be launching a Charitable Foundation this financial year.
Wondai Seed Plant Sold
JKI International has taken over the Wondai seed plant formerly operated by the Blue Ribbon Group.
Two Spots Nominated For Towers
South Burnett Regional Council has nominated Mt Mowbullum, on the Bunya Mountains, and Boondooma as priority locations for new mobile phone towers.
$580,000 Grant Reboots Radio
Cherbourg Council has taken over responsibility for the town’s radio station following a $580,000 investment by the Federal Government.
Meet’n’Greet At Funeral Parlour
Generation Funerals will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry meet’n’greet.
Technology Transforms Photo Business
Some people think that disappearing businesses are a sign their town is dying, but the reality is often the opposite.
Fewer People Call South Burnett Home
After more than 13 years of growing by an average 1.3 per cent per annum, the South Burnett’s population has gone into decline since 2014, according to Australian Bureau Of Statistics data.
Police Want More CCTV In Kingaroy
Kingaroy police would like to see more security cameras in Kingaroy, and they also want to involve the public in the process.
Solar Farm Guidelines Unveiled
The State Government has released new guidelines for local councils to take into consideration when assessing applications for solar farms.
$35m Qantas Academy For Wellcamp
Construction will begin next month on a $35 million Qantas pilot training facility at Wellcamp Airport near Toowoomba
Hotel Crafts A New Experience
Kingaroy’s historic Club Hotel intends to carve out a new niche in the region’s hotel landscape.
Nanango Man Wins $400,000
A Nanango man is celebrating after winning more than $400,000 in Saturday’s Gold Lotto
Ombudsman To Resolve Land Disputes
Landholders and mining companies have a new avenue to resolve disputes with the appointment of Queensland’s first Land Access Ombudsman.
Moreton Weighs Up Sale Of Mine
The future of Moreton Resources’ proposed Kingaroy coal mine is in doubt following the company’s failure this week to shake off an $8.1 million tax debt.
Owners Quizzed About Cladding
Three South Burnett building owners have been contacted by the Queensland Building and Construction Commission in regards to building cladding.
LNP Slams Labor Over Jobs
The LNP has slammed the State Government after data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Thursday showed Queensland has the worst unemployment rate in Australia.
Clovely Cleans Up At Wine Awards
Clovely Estate covered itself with glory at the 2018 Queensland Wine Awards, walking away with two trophies, a gold medal, three silvers and three bronzes.
First Wind Farm Components Arrive
The first wind turbine blade and the first nacelle for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm arrived at Cooranga North today.
Hotel To Host Meet’n’Greet
The refurbished and reinvigorated Club Hotel will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s September Meet’n’Greet next Tuesday (September 18).
Moreton Turns $10,000 Into $13.3m
Moreton Resources – the company behind the proposed Kingaroy coal mine – has reported a consolidated profit of $11.3 million for the past 12 months, despite having no revenue-earning operations.
