Have Your Say About Power
Time is running out for Queenslanders to tell the State’s electricity networks about their energy needs and wants.
Farmers Welcome Food Review
The National Farmers Federation has welcomed the interim Review of Australia’s Food and Grocery Code.
CTC Unveils New Look
Eagle-eyed residents will start noticing a new logo popping up soon on signs all around the South Burnett.
Consumer Watchdog Issues Warnings
The Office of Fair Trading has taken the unusual step of warning consumers to avoid dealing with two unrelated businesses … a south-east Queensland builder and an online motor parts seller.
Carney’s To Host Meet’n’Greet
Carney’s Feed Store will be hosting the next bi-monthly catch-up organised by the Murgon Business & Development Association for local businesspeople.
Support Urged For Small Publishers
Smaller publishers will be disproportionately affected if Meta – the publishers of Facebook and Instagram – remove or block news content on its platforms from this month.
KCCI Turns Spotlight On Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s new strategic plan for 2024-25 will tighten the business group’s focus more firmly on to Kingaroy – “the commercial hub of the South Burnett” – and benefits for KCCI members.
Valuations Likely To Rise Again
South Burnett ratepayers could be hit with steep increases to their land valuations the next time Queensland’s Valuer-General assesses the region.
CTC Wins Major Training Award
The second annual South Burnett Training Awards have been hailed as a success by organisers after tickets were booked out in advance and the number of nominations for awards almost doubled.
SunPork CEO To Address Lunch
SunPork Group CEO Robert Van Barneveld will be the guest speaker at a networking lunch to be hosted by the Rural Press Club of Queensland at Toowoomba Showgrounds on April 18.
Battery Project Planned For Ellesmere
A Victorian renewable energy company will be holding two community consultation meetings this week to outline its plan to build a battery energy storage system at Ellesmere.
Underground Fault Sparks Blackout
A fault in an underground cable has been blamed for a blackout which hit Kingaroy Shoppingworld on Tuesday afternoon, forcing Woolworths to dump thousands of dollars worth of stock.
Feedback On Dam Scheme
Queensland Hydro is seeking community feedback on a draft framework for its planned Community Benefits Program for the Borumba Pumped Hydro project.
Upgrade To Be Completed In May
South Burnett Regional Council’s upgrade to the lower end of Scott Street in Wondai is now well under way … as motorists and pedestrians in the area would be well aware.
Farm 2 Fork Shop To Close
The Farm 2 Fork shop in Wooroolin will close its doors next month after almost three years of operation.
Platinum Sponsor Backs Awards
Building Industry Training (BIT) – a training organisation which will soon be coming to the South Burnett – has come on board as the Platinum sponsor for the 2024 South Burnett Training Awards.
Tarong Fund Invites Applications
South Burnett community organisations have been invited to submit applications to the Tarong Community Partnership Fund for projects that will create long-lasting benefits for the region.
Schools Can Apply For $1000 Grants
Woolworths has invited South Burnett primary schools, childcare centres and kindies to apply for $1000 grants to encourage children to get involved in outdoor learning projects.
Business Support Offered At Hub
Small business owners in the South Burnett have been invited to take advantage of a visit to Kingaroy by representatives from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training (DESBT).
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.
