Countdown To New Food Labels
The countdown is on … Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has reminded companies and consumers that Country of Origin Labelling is just over a fortnight away.
CTC To Host Meet’n’Greet
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next Meet’n’Greet will be held at the Kingaroy Youth Park next Tuesday (June 19).
Truck Stop Gets Approval To Expand
A 24-hour truck stop being built for Liberty Oil Rural in Youngman Street, Kingaroy will be bigger than first proposed after the Council agreed to vary the project’s development approval.
Power Prices ‘A Hidden Tax’
The LNP Opposition says this week’s State Budget has confirmed the government is using electricity prices as a secret tax on Queenslanders.
‘Smoke And Mirrors’ Budget: MP
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has been describing the State Budget in the metro media as all “smoke and mirrors”, but she says this description applies to the sections applicable to the South Burnett, too.
What’s In The Budget For Us?
Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad delivered her first Budget on Tuesday afternoon, but there’s not many surprises for South Burnett residents.
$25m To Fix More Mobile Black Spots
The Federal Government has announced Round 4 of its Mobile Black Spot Program which aims to improve telecommunications in regional Australia.
Council Rebrands Small Business Focus
South Burnett Regional Council has launched a new business growth action plan and “brand” to work with local small businesses.
Heritage Bank Wins National Awards
Heritage Bank has been rated as one of the country’s most favoured financial institutions by its customers in the 2018 Mozo People’s Choice Awards.
New Credit System Starts July 1
A new system of credit scoring that will see significant changes for borrowers will come into effect on July 1, even though most Australians are unaware of it.
Woolies Unveils New Bags
Woolworths stores – including the supermarket in Kingaroy Shoppingworld – will soon be offering “shopping bags for life” for customers to buy for less than a dollar.
Cash For Cans Plan Postponed
The introduction of the State Government’s proposed container deposit scheme has been pushed back from July to November.
Toowoomba’s Economy Breaks $10b
The Toowoomba Region recorded a 6.2 per cent boost to its regional economy during 2016-17, according to data released by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Hospital Launches Wound Care Service
The Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital has begun offering a chronic wound dressing service … and thanks to a generous donation by Bill Hull Car Centre, it will also be able to provide it to patients too ill to travel into Kingaroy.
Wind Farm Work Well Underway
The southern section of Niagara Road in Boyneside is being upgraded to allow components for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm to be shifted on to the site.
Tenders Close For Bunnings Construction
Kingaroy’s new Bunnings store has moved a step closer with tenders closing on Thursday for construction of the building.
AGL Asks MPs For Help
To Solve Mobile Problems
AGL has asked Federal MPs to help solve mobile phone problems affecting the area around Coopers Gap
Dam Repairs Officially Finished
SunWater announced on Thursday the multi-million dollar repair works for the Boondooma Dam spillway are now complete
Small Dip In Power Bills
Electricity users in regional Queensland should notice a small drop in their annual power bills following the release on Thursday of the latest review by the Queensland Competition Authority.
MP Welcomes New Acland Orders
Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has welcomed the issuing of final orders by the Supreme Court on Monday in regards to the proposed Stage 3 coal mine expansion at Acland.
