KCCI Wants More ‘Local Buys’
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants to see the South Burnett Regional Council spend as much as 80 per cent of its purchasing dollars with South Burnett businesses.
Linc Energy Fined $4.5m
Linc Energy has been fined $4.5 million for causing serious environmental harm at its underground coal gasification (UCG) site near Chinchilla.
Highway Misses Out On Budget Dollars
A proposal for an urgent upgrade of the Brisbane Valley Highway was overlooked in this week’s Federal Budget, despite lobbying by the South-East Queensland Council of Mayors.
Job Openings At Wind Farm
The Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry is urging experienced plant operators and HR drivers looking for work to apply to Wagners Investments and the WorkPac Group in Toowoomba.
Swickers Expansion Ready To Roll
Construction company Wiley has been appointed to design and build the new $60 million slaughter room at Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory.
Local Businesses Make It To The Top
Proston business couple Nick and Anita Blanch didn’t take home a major prize from the 2018 WFI Insurance Small Business Achiever Awards on Friday night, but they’re not unhappy.
Tourists Flock To Rail Trail
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail played host to two events over the weekend which brought 300 tourists to the South Burnett, and a lot of extra business to Blackbutt.
Probe Into Ergon Overcharging
The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has launched an investigation into Ergon Energy for overcharging large regional business customers.
Plastic Bag Deadline Looming
Woolworths customers will soon begin to notice in-store reminders appearing in at the Kingaroy store to bring their own reusable shopping bags.
What If Disaster Struck?
What would your business or organisation do if you lost power for a week? Or if you couldn’t operate from your facility?
Mine Sent Back To Land Court
The Supreme Court has ordered the Land Court reconsider its rejection of the controversial Stage 3 expansion of the Acland coal mine.
Colourful Night At Kingaroy TAFE
South Burnett hairdressers, apprentices and trainees enjoyed a special treat on Monday night … a visit from an award-winning city hairdresser willing to share her tips and tricks.
New Face At Saleyards
There’s a new face around the Murgon and Kingaroy saleyards … Across Country Real Estate & Livestock at Murgon has hired a new cattle auctioneer.
Workshops Aim To Build Community
The Red Earth Community Foundation has organised a series of workshops and study tours for local residents interested in building a stronger South Burnett.
Tourism Season Is Ready To Roll
The frosts start arriving after Anzac Day … and so do the tourists, especially the grey nomads from down south searching for warmer climes.
Blackbutt Greets Its New Supermarket
Blackbutt’s Coulson Street was a hive of activity on Wednesday morning as eager Timbertowners rushed to take a look inside the town’s long-awaited – and much-debated – new supermarket for the first time.
Qld Tops Phone Complaints List
Complaints by Queenslanders about the quality of telecommunications services has risen almost 40 per cent, according to the latest report by the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.
Union Calls For Social Media Regulation
The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance – the union that covers Australian journalists – has called for digital giants such as Google, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to be regulated in Australia just like other broadcast companies.
Stanwell Expands Tarong Workforce
The Tarong power stations have increased their workforce, welcoming 16 new mechanical trades and electrical employees to the team.
New Labour Hire Scheme Begins
The State Government’s new mandatory labour hire licence scheme came into affect on Monday (April 16).
