Huge Solar Farm Proposed For Harlin
A 1500MW solar farm – the biggest planned so far in Australia – has been proposed for a site near Harlin.
Build It And They Will Come …
Kingaroy is a hive of construction activity at the moment, and South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell couldn’t be happier.
Timber Harvest Breaks Record
Australia’s annual timber harvest has reached a record level, according to figures released on Thursday by the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences.
Local Mech Becomes Master Tech
A South Burnett mechanic has become a Nissan Master Technician just 18 months after finishing his four-year apprenticeship.
Free Workshop To Improve Digital Skills
BIEDO, in conjunction with the South Burnett Regional Council, has organised a free digital workshop to be presented in Nanango next week to help South Burnett businesses navigate their way through the digital landscape.
Consumers Warned: Be Alert For Scams
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned consumers to be alert after more than $340 million was reported lost to scams in Australia last year.
Dylan’s Plumbing For Queensland
Kingaroy plumber Dylan Nightingale will be flying the flag for Queensland when he competes at the WorldSkills National Championships in Sydney next month.
SunPork Aims To Boost Exports
SunPork Fresh Foods has received a financial boost from the State Government to help the Kingaroy-based company expand its international sales.
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.
