KCCI Re-Elects Executive Team
The Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry re-elected their 2017 management team at their Annual General Meeting last week, along with two new board members.
Loads Of Love For The Pantry
The South Burnett Pantry is hoping that shoppers will extend “loads of love” to help less fortunate local residents have a happier Christmas.
Black Spot Program Round 3 Opens
The Federal Government has begun the tender process for Round 3 of the Mobile Black Spot Program, which aims to improve mobile coverage at 106 locations around Australia.
Backpacker Exploitation ‘Endemic’
Workplace exploitation of international students and backpackers in Australia is endemic and severe, a joint study by two Sydney universities has found.
Wellcamp Airport Marks Third Birthday
Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Airport not only notched up its third birthday this week, but has also won an award for its cargo business.
Support Flows To LNP
Elections can be expensive things, but in the seat of Nanango it looks like all the money is flowing to the LNP with only one donation disclosed for the ALP.
Cooyar Post Office To Close
Cooyar residents have been advised by Australia Post their local postal agency will be closing on November 30.
$20,000 Grant To Hire Mature-Aged
Employers will be eligible for up to $20,000 through the State Government’s Back to Work program when they hire a mature-aged jobseeker aged 55 and over.
LNP & ALP Both Saying
They Won’t Close Tarong
MP Deb Frecklington has defended a report which warned Tarong Power Station could close in 2018-19
Council Extends Prequalified Suppliers List
The South Burnett Regional Council will extend existing contracts with businesses on its Prequalified Suppliers list until June 30 so it can review current contracting arrangements.
Bunnings Store Gets Go-Ahead
The South Burnett Regional Council approved the development of a Bunnings warehouse in Kingaroy at its monthly meeting on Wednesday.
Council To Unpack Tourism Issues
The South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting an all-day tourism workshop at Yallakool Tourist Park next Thursday (November 23) for local tourism operators.
Supermarket Expansion Approved
Cornett’s SupaIGA Supermarket in Murgon will undergo an expansion in 2018 after the South Burnett Regional Council gave its approval on Wednesday.
Tax Workshop To Focus On R&D
South Burnett business people who want to learn more about the Federal Government’s R&D Tax Incentive have been invited to attend an information session which will be held in Kingaroy on November 29.
Woman Scratches $10,000 Win
A birthday gift of $1 Instant Scratch-Its has won a young Kingaroy woman $10,000.
Subway Donates 55,000 Meals
Thanks to the support of Queensland residents, more than 55,000 of meals were donated to people in need through Foodbank Australia as a result of Subway’s “Live Feed” day on November 3.
Optus Switches On New Tower
Work has been completed on a new Optus phone tower which has been erected at the rear of the Youth Park in Somerset Street, Kingaroy.
Bega Cheese Bids To Buy PCA
Bega Cheese looks set to take over ownership of Kingaroy’s iconic Peanut Company of Australia after launching a $11.9 million takeover bid for the company.
Railway Line? What Railway Line …
Do you know a mining company hopes to use the Kingaroy-Theebine rail line corridor to transport coal … most likely spelling the death of the very popular South Burnett Rail Trail?
Murgon Has Another Good Year
Murgon has had a very good year and can look forward to more of the same in 2018, the Murgon Business and Development Association heard on Thursday morning.
