Nuclear Sites ‘Set In Stone’
The seven proposed sites for the Coalition’s nuclear power plants are “set in stone”.
Planning Change For Wind Farms
All new wind farm applications in Queensland will become “impact assessable” from Monday (February 3).
Meet’n’Greet In King St
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s first meet’n’greet for 2025 will be held from 5:15pm on February 11 in the historic Carrolls Buildings in King Street.
BIEDO Reflects On A Busy Year
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation – better known as BIEDO – is looking for two representatives from the North Burnett to fill membership vacancies.
First Turbines At Wambo
Construction finished recently on the second of the 83 wind turbines which will be erected at the Wambo Wind Farm.
Pumped Hydro Survey Online
Queensland Hydro – the government corporation behind the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project – has hired a survey company to contact local communities.
Delayed Harvest To Begin
Timber harvesting in the Yarraman State Forest – which had been planned to start in early November – will now begin at the end of this month.
Dob In A Black Spot
South Burnett residents and businesses have been invited to nominate mobile phone black spot locations.
Acland Legal Challenge Ends
The long legal fight by the Oakey Coal Action Alliance against the expansion of the New Acland mine is over.
Share Flood Damage Information
South Burnett Regional Council is helping to collate information in regards to the recent floods to help the community to access support.
CTC Unveils $3.96m Development
South Burnett CTC has announced plans for a $3.968 million redevelopment of its facilities at the Kingaroy Youth Park in Somerset Street.
‘Overwhelming Support’ For Nuclear
Nationals Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud believes only “a small minority” of people in regional areas oppose the introduction of nuclear energy.
Wind Farm Unveils Dashcam Plan
Wambo Wind Farm owners and construction companies involved in the project have doubled down on road safety following several incidents near the site, including a fatal crash in November.
MP Repeats Nuclear Jobs Promise
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has again promised that the “majority of jobs currently on offer at Tarong” can be converted over to a nuclear facility.
Stanwell ‘Ready For Summer’
Stanwell Corporation says it is ready to deliver reliable energy this summer to Queenslanders following overhauls at its Tarong and Stanwell power stations.
Red Earth Gets Ready For ‘Refresh’
The Red Earth Community Foundation looked back on the past 12 months – and gazed into a “refreshed” future – at its recent “Red Report” annual event, held this year in Wondai.
Tourism Executive Re-Elected
The management team was re-elected unopposed at the recent Annual General Meeting of Visit South Burnett.
Hot New Look For Old Fire Station
There’s a new business at Wooroolin which is now welcoming visitors exploring the Rail Trail – and local residents – alike.
Applications Invited For Tarong Fund
Stanwell is inviting South Burnett community groups to apply for the next round of its Tarong Community Partnership Fund.
Very Strong Support For Nuclear: MP
Nationals Leader David Littleproud says the Opposition has already gained the “social licence” in local communities for nuclear power generation and has warned State Premiers to “get out of the way” should a Coalition Government be elected in 2025.
