Telstra Asked To Meet Activists
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has written to Telstra asking for the telco to arrange a meeting with South Burnett residents concerned about the upgrade of a Telstra tower in Kingaroy.
Funding Available To Fix ‘Black Spots’
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien is urging telecommunication companies to extend mobile phone coverage and improve communication networks in regional Queensland by taking advantage of the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.
Awards Celebrate Training Success
The success of the inaugural South Burnett Training Awards in Kingaroy on Saturday night means the event looks set to become an annual celebration.
MP Urges Residents To Speak Up
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says the current Senate Committee investigating the impact of bank closures in regional areas is an important opportunity to share information with the Federal Government.
More Wind Farm Info Sessions
Renewable Energy Systems – the company behind the development of Stanwell’s Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot – has scheduled two more community information sessions for local residents.
Parking Fines Planned For CBD
People who park in disability parking areas in Kingaroy’s CBD without a permit will be fined under a new parking plan approved by the South Burnett Regional Council.
All State-Owned Corridor ‘Unlikely’
Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has admitted it is “unlikely” the corridor for Powerlink’s proposed new transmission links from the Borumba Dam pumped hydro project will be solely on State land.
KCCI To Host Morning Meeting
The KCCI’s own SMILE program will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce meet’n’greet.
Fifteen Traineeships Available
Seqwater is calling for applications for 15 traineeships available across its various sites in south-east Queensland.
Tickets On Sale For Training Awards
The first sponsors have come on board for the inaugural South Burnett Training Awards which will be held in Kingaroy on April 1.
Call Centre Celebrates First Birthday
A special celebration was held at Cherbourg last week to mark the first anniversary of the Cherbourg Digital Service Centre, aka the call centre!
Twenty Sign Up At Call Centre
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow has congratulated the 20 new starters who began their training at the Cherbourg Call Centre on Wednesday.
$2.8m Project To Build Resilience
A $2.8 million project to assist the South and North Burnett improve disaster resilience will be delivered by the Red Earth Community Foundation and the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal over the next three years.
Meter Readers Face Dogs, Abuse
Ergon is appealing to residents to be more understanding if meter readers refuse to enter a property for safety reasons.
Population Growing Again
The South Burnett experienced strong population growth in 2022 according to the latest Regional Growth Index (RGI).
Draft Powerline Maps Out Soon
Powerlink plans to release the recommended transmission line routes for the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project on April 27.
Swickers Fined $25,000
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd has been fined $25,000 in Kingaroy Magistrates Court for breaching the Work Health and Safety Act 2011.
Bega Profits Slump
Bega Cheese has reported a slump in profits in its latest half-yearly financial reports despite an increase in revenue.
New CEO At TSBE
Former executive manager of Advance Rockhampton, Greg Bowden, has been appointed CEO of Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE).
Wind Farm Project To Start Soon
Construction of the 42-turbine Stage 1 of the Wambo Wind Farm is expected to begin in April.
