Pound Street Solution Draws Close
The saga of what will eventually happen with a large block of vacant Council land in Pound Street, Kingaroy, looks set to end soon.
Woolies Expands Quiet Hour
Kingaroy’s Woolworths store has expanded its low-sensory Quiet Hour to five days a week.
Jared Takes On New Role
Seilers Transport director Jared Seiler has been elected president of the Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland.
Russell Bids Farewell To Tarong
One of Stanwell Corporation’s longest serving employees, Russell Vorpagel, has officially hung up his hard hat at Tarong Power Station after 46 years working in the energy industry.
Comments Invited On Dam Plan
Queensland Hydro is inviting comments on the first stage of its proposed Borumba Pumped Hydro Project.
NAB ‘Until 2027 At Least’
The National Australia Bank – which operates a branch in Kingaroy – has promised it will not close any rural or regional branches until at least July 31, 2027.
Rail Trail Boosts Local Economy
A significant number of people are visiting the South Burnett to walk, run or ride pushbikes on the rail trail, Cr Ros Heit told January’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting, and the numbers are continuing to grow.
Nine New Faces At Tarong
Stanwell has welcomed seven new local apprentices and two trainees to its Tarong power stations as part of the corporation’s annual apprenticeship and trainee program.
Nuclear Sites ‘Set In Stone’
The seven proposed sites for the Coalition’s nuclear power plants are “set in stone”.
Planning Change For Wind Farms
All new wind farm applications in Queensland will become “impact assessable” from Monday (February 3).
Meet’n’Greet In King St
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s first meet’n’greet for 2025 will be held from 5:15pm on February 11 in the historic Carrolls Buildings in King Street.
BIEDO Reflects On A Busy Year
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation – better known as BIEDO – is looking for two representatives from the North Burnett to fill membership vacancies.
First Turbines At Wambo
Construction finished recently on the second of the 83 wind turbines which will be erected at the Wambo Wind Farm.
Pumped Hydro Survey Online
Queensland Hydro – the government corporation behind the proposed Borumba Dam pumped hydro project – has hired a survey company to contact local communities.
Delayed Harvest To Begin
Timber harvesting in the Yarraman State Forest – which had been planned to start in early November – will now begin at the end of this month.
Dob In A Black Spot
South Burnett residents and businesses have been invited to nominate mobile phone black spot locations.
Acland Legal Challenge Ends
The long legal fight by the Oakey Coal Action Alliance against the expansion of the New Acland mine is over.
Share Flood Damage Information
South Burnett Regional Council is helping to collate information in regards to the recent floods to help the community to access support.
CTC Unveils $3.96m Development
South Burnett CTC has announced plans for a $3.968 million redevelopment of its facilities at the Kingaroy Youth Park in Somerset Street.
‘Overwhelming Support’ For Nuclear
Nationals Leader and Member for Maranoa David Littleproud believes only “a small minority” of people in regional areas oppose the introduction of nuclear energy.
