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Energy Queensland CEO Named

Energy Queensland CEO Named

Former Origin Energy general manager David Smales has been appointed CEO of the new merged power distribution body, Energy Queensland.

Fly Ash Firm In Liquidation

Fly Ash Firm In Liquidation

Troubled Tarong fly ash contractor Coal Reuse has been placed in liquidation, leaving a trail of creditors in its wake who could be owed as much as $1.2 million.

Council To Hold Special Meeting

Council To Hold Special Meeting

A Special Meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council has been called for next Wednesday (September 7) at the Council Chambers in Glendon Street, Kingaroy.

WH&S Targets Truck Safety

WH&S Targets Truck Safety

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has organised a free webinar for employers in a bid to cut the number of workers being killed while working near heavy vehicles.

SB Directions To Host Meet ‘n’ Greet

SB Directions To Host Meet ‘n’ Greet

The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be hosted by South Burnett Directions, the region’s peak economic and tourism development organisation.

Graduates On The Right Track

Graduates On The Right Track

Another 10 trainees have graduated from South Burnett CTC’s Community Work Skills Project working on the South Burnett Rail Trail project.

Shareholders To Vote On Deal

Shareholders To Vote On Deal

APN shareholders will meet next month to decide whether to accept the $36.6 million offer from News Corp to purchase its chain of regional newspapers.

What’s In It For The South Burnett?

What’s In It For The South Burnett?

Councillor Ros Heit was impressed with what she saw on a recent AGL-funded tour of two wind farms in Victoria, but fears anyone expecting a long-term economic boost from the $1 billion Coopers Gap project will be sadly mistaken.

Downer Extends A Safe Hand

Downer Extends A Safe Hand

Another 250 households in the South Burnett will be just a little bit safer soon thanks to Downer, operators of the Meandu Mine.