Union Marks Anniversary With Attack
The Electrical Trades Union has marked the fifth anniversary of the announcement of the mothballing of two units at Tarong Power Station with a strident – if confused – attack on the LNP.
Woolworths Agrees To
Protect Trolley Workers
Woolworths has signed an agreement with the Fair Work Ombudsman to ensure that trolley collection contractors at its supermarkets are paying their employees correctly.
Moreton Outlines Plan To Pay Off Tax Debt
Moreton Resources has put forward a “payment plan” to pay off its $8.18 million debt to the ATO
SupaIGA Backs Christmas Carnival
Planning is well under way for this year’s Kingaroy Christmas Carnival which will be held on December 14.
Solar Farm Plan Submitted To Council
Plans for a 130ha solar farm to be built 3km east of Kingaroy have been submitted to the South Burnett Regional Council.
Moreton To Secure Cash Flow
Moreton Resources’ project near Texas has secured a mining lease from the State Government, and the company says the silver, copper, zinc and gold project should be fully operational by January.
4SB Hosts Meet’n’Greet
Radio station 4SB 1071AM will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Winds Cause Several Blackouts
Parts of the South Burnett lost power due to damage caused by the strong winds which accompanied Sunday night’s much-welcome rainfall.
Apprenticeship Intake Opens
Ergon Energy now has apprenticeship positions open throughout Queensland, including in Kingaroy, Yarraman and Toowoomba.
Swickers Gets Ready To Expand
Swickers’ road to recovery after last year’s devastating fire is well on track, but the company has not forsaken its previous expansion plans, either.
New Brand For Horse Ride
The Kilkivan Great Horse Ride Festival is no more … from next year the iconic event will be known as the “Kilkivan Horse Ride Festival”.
Rail Link Boost For Wellcamp
Local farmers are angry and dismayed by the decision, but Wellcamp Airport could be the big winner from Thursday’s announcement about the route for the inland rail line.
United Petroleum Discounts E10 Fuel
United Petroleum will discount E10 fuel by 6c per litre from Tuesday to increase the uptake of biofuel
New Tower For Moore
Mobile phone coverage along the D’Aguilar Highway looks set to improve for Optus customers following council approval for the construction of a tower in Benarkin State Forest.
Premier Salutes Kingaroy Projects
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk made a flying visit to Kingaroy on Monday to inspect progress on a string of local State Government projects and to announce support for a $100 million expansion plan at Swickers.
Councillors Kick Off Carpool Karaoke
There are times in every reporter’s life when the world suddenly seems to move 10 degrees off kilter and you accidentally step into the Twilight Zone.
Local Finalists In Safety Awards
Stanwell Corporation and Toowoomba Regional Council have been named as finalists in different categories at the 2017 Workplace Health and Safety Queensland “Safe Work and Return to Work Awards”.
Innovation Hubs For Wide Bay Burnett
The State Government and the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils (WBBROC) will jointly invest $1 million to create three innovation hubs in Gympie, Fraser Coast and Bundaberg.
Export Grants Available For Producers
Grants of up to $100,000 are now available for Queensland food producers looking to break into new overseas markets or boost their export earnings.
New Tower At Lower Wonga
NBN Co has switched on a new fixed wireless broadband tower at Lower Wonga East, the latest of 18 new sites activated throughout Australia last month.
