MP Fears ‘Sellout’ Of Power Workers
Deputy Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington fears the State Government plans to sell out regional power industry workers in exchange for inner-city Green preferences.
Unions Welcome Power Industry Report
The ACTU has welcomed the interim report and recommendations of a Senate Committee inquiry into the retirement of coal-fired power stations.
Swickers Fire Sparks Opportunities
The devastating Swickers fire could have a positive side for South Burnett businesses, with multiple opportunities possible during the rebuilding process.
MP Drops In To Say Thanks
State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham made a whistlestop visit to Kingaroy on Saturday
Council Tests Market For Pound Street
The South Burnett Regional Council is testing the market for its former Pound Street depot site
Storm Cuts Power To 14,000
About 14,000 Ergon Energy customers in the southern half of the South Burnett lost power when a thunderstorm passed through the region on Monday night.
Workshop Offers Food For Thought
Visiting a region to try its local foods and wines is the third most popular reason for tourists to go anywhere, according to research by Tourism Australia.
Good News (And Bad) From Stanwell
There was a mix of good and bad news at Stanwell Corporation’s community update, held at Tarong Power Station on Thursday morning.
AGL Offers Neighbours Free Power
AGL is willing to supply all properties within 2km of the boundaries of its proposed Coopers Gap Wind Farm with a 5kw solar power system to help spread the benefits of the project through the community.
PCA Picks A Reason To Celebrate
Kingaroy-based Peanut Company of Australia is celebrating the first birthday of its consumer brand, “Picky Picky Peanuts”.
Large Fire At Fernvale
A large, fast-moving fire is burning three to four kilometres east of Fernvale.
Desert Rose Coming To Town
The Federal Government’s Mobile Service Centre “Desert Rose’” is coming to Goomeri.
First Regular Cargo Flight Takes Off
The first of Cathay Pacific’s regular weekly freighter flights took off from Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport on Tuesday night.
AGL To Review Coopers Gap EIS
AGL has received 24 submissions on its draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Coopers Gap wind farm.
Grants Open For Rural GPs
GPs in rural and regional Queensland have been invited to apply for grants to assist their practices.
Guest Speakers Star At Expo
A business expo held in Kingaroy on Monday night attracted a wide variety of stalls … but it was the guest speakers who created the biggest buzz.
Markets Going Well In New Home
The new home of Kingaroy’s Friendship Markets seems to be suiting market goers and stall holders alike.
Power Industry Jobs Slashed: LNP
The LNP claims hundreds of power workers have lost their jobs from the State Government’s decision to shift debt on to State-owned power distributors.
New Faces Join CTC Board
A good crowd turned up on Thursday night to hear reports at South Burnett CTC’s AGM
Trad Praises Help For Swickers
Ipswich Council has been praised by Deputy Premier Jackie Trad for the assistance it has given with the temporary relocation of Swickers workers.
