Capability Workshop At KCCI Hub
As part of Small Business Month, the Department of State Development will be holding a Capability Statement writing workshop in Kingaroy to help businesses market their products and services.
Anti-Mine Group Launches New Bid
Another legal challenge has been launched by the Oakey Coal Action Alliance (OCAA) against the expansion of the New Acland coal mine.
Finalists In Recycling Awards
Three South Burnett finalists have been named in the 2023 Change Maker Awards linked with the Containers for Change scheme.
Business Course To Start Soon
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged local businesses to take advantage of a special Business Accelerator Program being offered in Kingaroy.
Union Welcomes Net Zero Authority
The Mining and Energy Union has welcomed the creation of a new statutory authority to support workers in emissions-intensive sectors.
Replace Coal With Nuclear: MP
National Party Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has suggested old coal-fired power plants be replaced with nuclear plants to avoid building thousands of kilometres of new power transmission lines across agricultural land.
Local ‘Super’ Cooking Oil Hits Market
Kingaroy-based Plenty Foods has releases a super high oleic safflower oil, the first on the Australian market.
Workshops To Focus On Value-Adding
Two all-day workshops will be held in the South Burnett later this month to help inspire local producers to value-add to their businesses.
Council Hosts Business Brekkie
SBRC is hosting a Link Up Business breakfast next week for local businesspeople to network and share ideas.
KCCI Marks Small Business Month
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry is running three events in May to help mark Small Business Month.
Powerlink Unveils Draft Routes
Powerlink has released its draft decision on the two transmission line corridors for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project.
Mediation Order Over Water Plant
South Burnett Regional Council’s multi-million dollar claim against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant is slowly progressing in the Brisbane Supreme Court.
Powerlink Maps To Be Released
The recommended transmission line routes for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project will be released on Thursday.
NBN To Host Meet’n’Greet
NBN Co will be hosting the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s May meet’n’greet for local businesspeople.
Nick Toasts Silver Medal Win
A little over two years ago, Clovely Estate head winemaker Nick Pesudovs started experimenting with a new product for the South Burnett … gin.
Murgon Legend Celebrates 100 Years
The 100th birthday of retired Murgon businessman – and World War II veteran – Alfred “Mick” Purser was celebrated at a morning tea at Southern Cross Care (Castra) in Murgon on Wednesday morning.
Telstra Lodges 5G Appeal
Amplitel, part of the Telstra Group, has filed a Notice of Appeal with the Queensland Planning and Environment Court in relation to its application to build a new mobile base station near Kingaroy.
Telstra Asked To Meet Activists
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has written to Telstra asking for the telco to arrange a meeting with South Burnett residents concerned about the upgrade of a Telstra tower in Kingaroy.
Funding Available To Fix ‘Black Spots’
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging telecommunication companies to extend mobile phone coverage and improve communication networks in regional Queensland by taking advantage of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.
Awards Celebrate Training Success
The success of the inaugural South Burnett Training Awards in Kingaroy on Saturday night means the event looks set to become an annual celebration.
