Barnaby Joyce Plans Murgon Visit
The Federal Government’s “Special Envoy For Drought Assistance and Recovery”, former National Party leader and Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce, will be visiting Murgon later this month.
Toowoomba Economy Hits $10.8b
After breaking the $10 billion mark for the first time last year, the Toowoomba Region’s economy grew to $10.81 billion as of June 30, 2018.
Council Unveils New Tourism ‘Structure’
South Burnett Regional Council has detailed new “industry engagement opportunities” ahead of Thursday night’s tourism “crisis meeting” at Wooroolin Hall.
First Turbines Erected At Wind Farm
The first two turbines have been erected at the Coopers Gap Wind Farm, and the project is expected to begin generating electricity by March or April next year.
Police Touch Base With Businesses
Kingaroy Police are seeking help from local businesses to update their records.
SPC Looks For New Buyer
Coca-Cola Amatil has told shareholders in Sydney it has decided to sell off its fruit, veges and baked beans packager SPC.
KCCI Re-Elects Executive Team
Two new members joined the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry’s executive committee at the group’s Annual General Meeting last week.
Chance For Rural Business To Speak Up
An emerging trend among large Australian and multinational companies to delay payments to rural and regional businesses is being surveyed by the Federal Government.
Scammers Target Business Emails
Scamwatch is calling on businesses to urgently review how they verify and pay invoices after reports about business email compromise scams grew by a third this year.
Keep Your Dollars Here #Buylocal
Christmas is just a month away – yes, really – so it’s time to start panicking about buying Christmas gifts, right?
Plan To Make Miners Stump Up More
The State Government is considering making mining companies pay even more to establish a mine to ensure taxpayers aren’t left to pay the costs of mine rehabilitation.
Bulk Business Opens It Doors
A gap in the South Burnett’s retail business scene was filled on Monday with the re-opening of a bulk supply business to private shoppers.
Wage Theft Costs Queenslanders $1.2b
A parliamentary inquiry into wage theft in Queensland has made 17 recommendations aimed at ensuring workers get a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
Survey Helps Shape Power Plans
Queenslanders can have their say on the State’s electricity future from today through the Queensland Household Energy Survey.
State’s Unemployment ‘Worst In Australia’
The LNP Opposition has blasted the State Government over the latest jobs data released by the Australian Bureau Of Statistics.
Captain’s Paddock Holds Clearing Sale
One of the South Burnett’s most iconic wineries will be holding a clearance sale from Wednesday to Friday this week.
Petition Urges NBN To Fix Speeds
Kingaroy resident Scott Collier has launched an online petition in a bid to get faster NBN speeds in Kingaroy.
Three-Year Warning Before Axe Falls
South Burnett residents will get at least three years’ warning of any planned closure of Tarong or Tarong North power stations.
KCCI AGM On November 20
Bill Hull Car Centre in Kingaroy Street will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Annual General Meeting – and last meet’n’greet for the year – on November 20.
Council Drafts $8m Streetscape Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council is seeking $4 million from the Federal Government to get its much-discussed Kingaroy CBD Revitalisation plan off the ground
