CTC Celebrates Another Big Year
South Burnett CTC – one of the region’s largest employers – held its annual CTC Day at Wooroolin recently to celebrate another 12 months of achievements, and consider some of the likely changes that lie ahead.
Youth Unemployment Hits 24pc
Unemployment in the Wide Bay region – which includes the South Burnett – dropped 0.3 per cent last month, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures released by the State Government on Thursday.
Tourism Spending Breaks Record
Tourism spending in the Southern Queensland Country Tourism region – which includes the South Burnett as well as Toowoomba, the Southern Downs and Western Downs – hit a record high over the past 12 months.
South Burnett Backs Bruce Highway Upgrade
A delegation led by Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has pressed for Bruce Highway upgrades
Third TV News Bulletin To Start Soon
The South Burnett will soon have an alternative local nightly TV news service, guests at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce And Industry’s June Meet’n’Greet heard on Monday night.
Holden Dealer Wins Grand Award
The John Dundas Holden dealership in Kingaroy has picked up its second prestigious award from General Motors in two years.
New Hope Seeks Review
Of Acland Coal Mine Ruling
New Acland Coal has sought a sought a judicial review of a recent Land Court recommendation the State Government axe the controversial Stage 3 expansion of the mine.
Police Warn About Fake Traders
Police are currently investigating a string of “fake trader” websites that have allegedly ripped off a large number of Queensland residents.
Wide Bay-Burnett Is
Nation’s Poorest Region
The Wide Bay-Burnett has the lowest disposable income per capita in the nation, according to the ALGA
Moreton Gives Council Coal Mine Update
Moreton Resources CEO Jason Elks and project manager Pete Jones paid a visit to Kingaroy on Wednesday
Tim Aims To Bridge The Digital Divide
BIEDO is bringing self-titled “digital crusader” Tim Gentle to the region for special workshops in the South Burnett.
Hong Kong Export Deal Incorrect
Recent media reports that South Burnett winery Moffatdale Ridge plans to export 30,000 to 40,000 bottles of wine a year to Hong Kong are not correct … not yet, anyway.
$108m For Region From State Budget
The State Government will spend more than $108 million in the South Burnett and nearby areas over the coming year, according to the 2017-2018 State Budget handed down on Tuesday.
Cafe Gets A Caffeine Conversion
When Cooyar couple Glenn and Jenny Keen dropped into the Timbertowns Cafe in Yarraman a few months ago for a quick cup of coffee, they never dreamed they’d walk out owning the business.
New Face At KCCI Evening
Recently appointed South Burnett senior economic development officer Craig Tunley will be one of the guest speakers at next Monday’s Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet (June 19).
Real Unemployment Rate
Higher Than ABS Reports
Australia’s real unemployment for May was 9.8% with 1.284 million Australians looking for work, according to the latest data from Roy Morgan Research.
Bunnings Lodges Development Application
As tipped in October last year, hardware giant Bunnings is coming to Kingaroy, planning a $15 million retail development on the edge of town.
Round 2 Black Spot Projects To Begin
Rollout schedules for mobile phone towers to be built under Round 2 of the Federal Government’s $220 million Mobile Black Spot program have been released.
Downer Donates $20,000 To Local Charities
Downer’s Meandu Mine employees have marked their success in the company’s Health, Safety and Environment awards by making donations to four local charities.
Cellar Door Opens In Wondai
Drivers passing through Wondai’s roundabout over the past week will have noticed a new sign in front of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery.
