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.
MPs Stop To Listen In Murgon
Murgon businesspeople had the opportunity to quiz Federal Small Business Minister Michael McCormack on Wednesday about issues such as tax, employment incentives and apprenticeships.
$50m Promise To Upgrade Road
The LNP has committed to spending $50 million to upgrade the Mundubbera-Durong Road if successful at the State Election.
Treasurer Says State Finances Improving
The 2016-17 Report on State Finances showing the final outcomes of last year’s State Budget confirm Queensland had a $2.821 billion surplus and reduced its debt by $1 billion.
Name Change For Airport
Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport has bowed to geographical reality and will now be known as Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport.
SB Coal Project ‘Well-Advanced’
Moreton Resources executive chairman Jason Elks says the South Burnett Coal Project is “well-advanced”, and on track to have its draft Environmental Impact Statement ready before Christmas.
IGA Fuels Up Taromeo Firies
Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade volunteers will be able to take meal breaks during training and reduction burns thanks to Yarraman IGA who have come on board as the brigade’s first “Feed The Firies” sponsor.
MP Demands Guarantee On Stanwell
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has demanded that Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk guarantee before the next State Election that Stanwell won’t close its Tarong power stations.
Program To Foster Regional ‘Angels’
The State Government has launched a program to encourage the growth and development of “angel investor” groups in regional Queensland to help get startup companies on their feet.
KCCI To Hold AGM
Fiedler Brothers Plumbing will be the hosts for the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s AGM and Christmas break-up drinks.
More Payment Certainty For Subbies
Building industry subcontractors will have more certainty about getting paid on time after the State Government passed a new law through parliament.
Wind Farm Sparks Business Interest
A meeting to discuss business opportunities surrounding the construction of the Coopers Gap Wind Farm drew a capacity crowd in Kingaroy on Wednesday night.
Push Grows To Upgrade Road
A new working group has been formed to pressure the State Government to upgrade two vital transport links in the South Burnett.
