Kindy Project Gets Go-Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council has given development approval for a new childcare centre on the former Canowindra site in Kingaroy, despite concerns from some local residents about noise and parking.
Nuclear? No Worries, Says MP
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud says he would have “no worries whatsoever” living next to a nuclear reactor.
VIC To Host MBDA Office
The Murgon Business and Development Association is planning to have a permanent presence in the Murgon CBD.
MP Urges Input Into Dam Impact
The Borumba Pumped Hydro project and its associated transmission lines “pose a threat to communities, private property, vulnerable and endangered species, natural habitat and vegetation” according to Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien.
More Turbines For Wind Farm
Stage 2 of the Wambo Wind Farm – located south-west of Kingaroy – was announced this week, doubling the size of the project to 83 wind turbines.
Candidates Praised For Their Courage
The toxicity of social media meant many good people in Queensland’s 77 councils will not be recontesting their positions at the upcoming March 16 elections, a candidates’ forum held in Kingaroy heard on Monday night.
Dumping Damages Sewage Plant
Trade waste dumped illegally into Kingaroy’s sewerage system has been blamed for South Burnett Regional Council being issued with an Environmental Protection Order.
Student Job Board Unveiled
A new service designed to help South Burnett students find their first job is about to be launched online.
CEO Briefs MPs On Law Changes
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt PSM addressed a State Government committee this week discussing proposed amendments to legislation which could affect the rates paid by resources companies.
Cheryl Explains SB Care’s Vision
South Burnett Care hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s first meet’n’greet for 2024 on Tuesday night.
Candidates Go Bush For The Night
All four South Burnett mayoral candidates were in action together for the first time at the Murgon Business and Development Association’s (MBDA) meet’n’greet on Wednesday night.
New Format For Kumbia Markets
Kumbia’s monthly markets will take on a new format this year after more than a decade of operation.
SunPork Backs BaconFest Again
SunPork Group has renewed its partnership with Kingaroy BaconFest in a new multi-year sponsorship deal.
Caravan Park To Host Meet’n’Greet
Barambah Bush Caravan Park will be hosting the next meet’n’greet organised by the Murgon Business & Development Association.
Funding Opens For Rural Businesses
Rural businesses in the primary production sector have been invited to submit an expression of interest for project funding under the State Government’s $3.3 million Rural Economic Development Grants scheme.
Emergency Plan For Businesses
Eligible South Burnett businesses have been invited to make use of a “Business Disaster Preparedness Program” jointly funded by the State and Federal governments.
Wambo Fund Applications Open Soon
Applications will open next month for Round 1 of Wambo Wind Farm’s 2024 Community Benefit Fund.
Nominations Open For Awards
Entries are now open for the second annual South Burnett Training Awards, hosted by the Rotary Satellite Club of Kingaroy (Sunrise).
Students Start Energy Cadetships
Two South Burnett high school students are part of a new cadetship program in the energy industry, thanks to a partnership between Ergon Energy Network, Energex and TAFE Queensland.
SB Care To Host Meet’n’Greet
South Burnett Care will be hosting the first Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry meet’n’greet for 2024.
