Barayamal’s Looking For Entrepreneurs
Applications close next month for budding Indigenous entrepreneurs hoping to jumpstart their business careers under the gaze of experts.
Business Identity To Run For Greens
Former Nanango businesswoman Gabi Nehring has put up her hand to run for The Greens in the new State seat of Macalister, based around Beenleigh.
New Flavours For Wine Ice Creams
Guests who visited Kingsley Grove Estate’s cellar door were able to try something new over the weekend: four wine-flavoured ice creams crafted by a team of chefs.
SQCT Defends Tourism Record
Will South Burnett tourism operators form their own Local Tourism Organisation to promote the region?
Michael’s In A Spin With First Sale
A South Burnett-designed marketing tool which could revolutionise car yards around the Australia has made its debut in Kingaroy.
Woman Celebrates $1m Lotto Win
A Nanango woman who wishes to remain anonymous has won almost $1 million in Saturday’s Gold Lotto.
Job Cuts ‘A Business Decision’
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has emphasised that Southern Cross Care has made a business decision to cut staff hours at its aged care homes, and it has nothing to do with Federal Government funding.
Chance To Protest Against Postcode
Blackbutt and Benarkin residents will finally have a chance to complain face-to-face to Australia Post representatives about their bizarre postcode problem next week.
Murgon Gets New Directory Signs
Murgon will soon get three new directory signs to help tourists and new residents find their way around the town.
Woolworths, Coles To Ban Bags
Woolworths announced on Friday it will ban single-use plastic shopping bags in all its stores from July 1 next year.
Vandals Disrupt Railhead Plan
The Murgon Men’s Shed’s plans to refurbish two railway carriages and create a Murgon railhead has been dealt a blow by vandals.
Business Boost For Entrepreneurs
Budding Indigenous entrepreneurs have been invited to apply for assistance from Barayamal’s business accelerator program.
Adani Sponsors Kingaroy Open Day
Traditional dancing and music marked a special NAIDOC open day held on Wednesday at the new Gumbuya Family Well-Being headquarters in Kingaroy.
MP To Host Meet’n’Greet
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next Meet’n’Greet will be hosted by Member for Nanango and Deputy Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington.
MP Plans Electorate Meetings
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will be available for one-on-one interviews with local residents at various South Burnett locations later this month.
Unions Celebrate Win For Casuals
Unions have claimed a small victory in their fight against the “casualisation” of the Australian workforce.
Kumbia Gets Switched On
A new mobile phone site to service the Kumbia area has been switched on by Vodafone Australia and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud.
Jason’s Sharing Our Regional Flavours
The South Burnett will have a strong presence again this year at Brisbane’s premier free food festival, Regional Flavours.
Bikers Open Region’s First Bikery
When a new business opened its doors in Wooroolin on July 1, owners Kerrie Bantoft and Lynnsay Fryer decided the best way to launch it was with a motorcycle tour, followed by a parade.
NBN Network Passes Milestone
The Federal Government says two-thirds of the NBN broadband network in regional, rural and remote Australia is complete.
