Tourism Business Hits Market
The lease on one of the South Burnett’s best-known tourism businesses has hit the market.
Local Groups Share Wind Farm Grants
The Coopers Gap Wind Farm community fund has awarded $117,295 in grants to not-for-profit associations in the South Burnett and Western Downs council areas after receiving 18 applications.
Changes In KCCI Executive Team
There have been some changes in the make-up of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s executive committee following the association’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday night.
Old Coal Mates Swap Stories
There were lots of memories shared on Saturday about the good ol’ days when coal was the undisputed king of Rio Tinto’s mining portfolio in Queensland.
Georgie Wins Gold Medal
Georgie Somerset has been presented with the Australian Institute of Company Directors 2024 Queensland Gold Medal.
Nuclear Pros, Cons And Wish Lists
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff and three fellow councillors – Cr Deb Dennien, Cr Jane Erkens and Cr Linda Little – were among 10 witnesses called to give evidence at the recent House Select Committee inquiry into nuclear energy held in Nanango.
TRC To Host Business Forum
TRC has invited regional Chambers of Commerce and Progress Associations to a new Regional Business Forum.
KCCI To Hold AGM At Carrollee
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce Industry will be holding its November meet’n’greet – and annual general meeting – at the Carrollee Hotel on November 26.
Telstra Outages Linked To Upgrades
Some Telstra customers in the Blackbutt and Benarkin areas have been without a consistent mobile phone service for a fortnight.
Nuclear Committee To Visit Nanango
The Federal Government’s Select Committee on Nuclear Energy will be sitting in Nanango next week to collect submissions on the future of nuclear power generation in Australia.
PCA Review ‘Still Under Way’
Bega Group’s “strategic review” into its Peanut Company of Australia operations is still under way.
‘Laser-Like Focus’ On Borumba
Premier David Crisafulli believes the Borumba Dam pumped hydro project will most likely go ahead.
Picnic Area Temporarily Closed
Rogers Park picnic area in the Yarraman State Forest will be closed for several months to allow harvesting of hoop pine.
MP ‘Very Confident’ About Nuclear
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud is optimistic about the future of nuclear power generation in Queensland following the election of a State LNP government on Saturday.
Sleepout Helps Haven Project
A “Backseat SleepOut” held in Brisbane on Thursday night has raised more than $52,000 for the Property Industry Foundation, an industry body supporting a homelessness project in Kingaroy.
St John’s Gets Down To Business
Businesspeople had a unique opportunity on Tuesday night to inspect the new senior precinct at St John’s Lutheran School.
Vodaphone To Expand Network
Mobile phone customers in the South Burnett should have a greater choice of providers next year when Vodafone expands its footprint in the region.
Thank You LGAQ!
South Burnett Online has taken out third place in a prestigious Queensland regional journalism awards competition.
Forum Explores Energy Transition
The South Burnett Sustainable Future Network has hosted a forum to allow a sharing of information about renewable energy projects.
Annual Food Drive Begins!
South Burnett Online is proud to be joining other local businesses in supporting this year’s Christmas Food Drive.
