Industry Moves To Calm 4WD Fears
Industry groups have come out on Thursday to calm fears aroused by media reports about proposed changes to 4WD modification rules in Queensland.
Kingaroy Accommodation In Short Supply
Visitors coming to Kingaroy for BaconFest may need to book a room in Nanango or Wondai on Saturday night if they don’t act quickly.
Pub Joins Drought Fundraiser
The Kingaroy Hotel-Motel is taking part in a simultaneous drought fundraiser next weekend involving pubs and clubs across three States.
Invitation To Regional Businesses
A Federal Parliamentary committee is keen to hear from regional businesses as part of its inquiry into how the mining sector can support businesses in regional economies.
Council Delays CBD Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council will not begin construction work on Kingaroy’s CBD upgrade this year but planning for the project will still go ahead.
Footpath Project To Start This Year
Work on upgrading footpaths in Murgon’s CBD will finally get underway this financial year, though completing the entire project is likely to take longer.
Go Local, Buy Local Dairy
Queensland dairy farmers will be celebrated as the “Cream of Australia” in a new state-wide promotional campaign launched at the Ekka.
Did Someone Mention Bacon?
Kingaroy’s going pig-crazy at the moment (is there any pink paint left in town?) as the BaconFest weekend of events trots even closer …
Shoppers Support Drought Appeal
All profits from sales in the fresh department at Woolworths supermarkets across Australia on Saturday will be donated to Rural Aid’s Buy a Bale appeal.
Workers Spruce Up Youth Park
About 30 staff from Boehringer Ingelheim – a major producer of duboisia in the South Burnett – stepped away from their day jobs recently to volunteer their time and skills to renovate the Kingaroy Youth Park.
2019 Opening Date For Bunnings
Reports that work will start within weeks on the new Bunnings complex in Kingaroy could be a little premature.
ACCC Takes Action Over Barley Claims
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken action in the Federal Court against Landmark (trading as Seednet) for allegedly making false, misleading and deceptive claims in a fact sheet for its barley variety, “Compass”.
Astill’s Wins Training Trophy
Amanda and Mick Astill, from Astill’s Electrical, will be off to Brisbane in September to compete in the Queensland Training Awards after winning a trophy at the Darling Downs South West Queensland awards on Friday night.
Apprenticeship Offered In Murgon
Ergon Energy is on the lookout for nine new apprentices, including an opportunity to train as a linesperson in Murgon
Aussies Spend Even More Time Online
Australians are spending even more time online … and 73 per cent of that time is spent with websites, not social media.
Fourth Award For Goomeri Company
Goomeri-based James Giles Plumbing has taken out a major award at this year’s Queensland Plumbing and Gas Industry Awards in Brisbane, the fourth success in a row for the company
Festival Aiming For Sizzling Displays
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is aiming to add even more sizzle to the upcoming Kingaroy BaconFest by urging local businesses to ham it up.
Are You Owed Back Pay?
The Fair Work Ombudsman is calling on workers who suspect they were underpaid in previous jobs to check if they are entitled to a share in unclaimed wages.
New Agribusiness Grants Program Launched
The Queensland Government will inject $10 million into a new grant program to rural and regional agricultural supply chain businesses that provide local employment opportunities.
Tarong Shutdown Will Inject Millions
A two-phase shutdown at Tarong Power Station which is due to begin on August 24 will inject millions of dollars into the South Burnett’s economy.
