Business Breakfasts Aim To Boost Sales
South Burnett businesses will be able to get a sneak preview of an exciting new “Shop Local” campaign soon … providing they’re willing to get up early.
New Satellite Service Launched
The new Sky Muster Broadband Service will bring broadband to many people living in remote areas
Fly Ash Company Fined $18.6 Million
Cement Australia and its associated companies have been fined $18.6 milliCement Australia and its associated companies have been fined $18.6 million – and a manager fined $20,000 – for anti-competitive behaviour in relation to their fly ash removal business in Queensland.
$40m Overhaul Starts At Tarong North
A $40 million overhaul – which will involve more than 350 extra people on site – began at Tarong North Power Station on Wednesday.
MP Rejects Facebook Claims … Again
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has again been forced to put on record that she is not backing Moreton Resources’ planned coal mine near Kingaroy.
KCCG Rejects Moreton Poll
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group (KCCG) believe a phone poll released by Moreton Resources last week does not accurately reflect the views of Kingaroy residents.
Heritage Grants Close This Week
Community groups only have five days left to apply for support in the latest round of the Heritage Nanango Community Funding scheme.
Phone Poll Backs Mine: Moreton
Moreton Resources says its Galaxy Research poll of 500 South Burnett residents shows 61 per cent believe the region would benefit from a new mine.
Murgon Says Hi To Hyundai
Hyundai has arrived in the South Burnett with the official launch of the brand by Huston Hyundai
Truck Tribunal Crashes And Burns
The controversial Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal – whose pay order caused heartache over the past few months to owner-driver truckies – will wink out of existence on Thursday.
Roads, Economic Growth Are Top Priorities
The top five areas the South Burnett Regional Council will focus on in this term are roads, economic development, water security, value for money and communication and engagement with the community.
Coal Dust Reforms ‘A Priority’
Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said on Wednesday coal dust reforms were “a government priority” to protect the health and safety of coal miners.
Derek To Host Next Meet’n’Greet
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be hosted by local business, South Burnett Garage Doors.
Bureau Seeking Census Takers
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will soon begin hiring casual staff for the 2016 Census
Moreton Takes Mining
Plan Out To The People
Moreton Resources’ CEO Jason Elks has been holding small meetings across the South Burnett over the past six weeks in a bid to win over South Burnett residents towards his company’s coal mine proposal.
LNP Calls For UCG ‘Transparency’
The Opposition has called on the State Government to “honour its commitment to full transparency” and release the evidence it used to determine Underground Coal Gasification should be immediately banned.
UCG To Be Banned In Queensland
The State Government has moved to ban underground coal gasification in Queensland because of its environmental impact.
LNP Promises To Reinstate
Royalties For Regions Fund
The LNP has promised to reinstate an “enhanced” version of its Royalties For Regions fund – the program which funded more than $20 million of infrastructure in the South Burnett – if it is successful at the next State election.
Linc Appoints Administrators
Troubled UCG company Linc Energy announced on Friday that it has appointed administrators to determine the future of the company.
CTP Set To Rise On July 1
The cost of registering a motor vehicle is set to rise between $60 and $76 a year from July 1.
