Mayor Issues Call For Ideas
The South Burnett’s Economic Development Strategy will be getting an overhaul next month, and the region’s business and development groups have been invited to have a say in the process.
Trading Hours Under Review
The Queensland Government is considering changes to trading hours to end consumer confusion and boost jobs.
10 Myths About Young Workers
If you’re a young employee – or employ a young worker – the Fair Work Ombudsman’s office has its eye out for you.
MP Calms Soil Contamination Fears
The State Government has emphasised that “general farm work” has not been affected in the Chinchilla area despite hydrogen gas being located in the soil.
Tourism Conference Coming To Kingaroy
Accommodation in Kingaroy could be in short supply in a fortnight, if only briefly.
Wind Farm Passes Another Milestone
The Coopers Gap Wind Farm project has moved another step forward with news the Queensland Office of the Coordinator-General has accepted AGL’s Environmental Impact Statement.
More UCG Contamination Found
ABC News is reporting that more contamination has been found near the underground coal gasification site formerly operated by Linc Energy near Chinchilla.
Apprentices Owed ‘Millions’ In Back Pay
Queensland apprentices could be owed millions in back pay after the Fair Work Commission found they have been paid under the wrong award for the past three years.
KCCG To Ramp Up Campaign
Representatives from the Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group are due to meet with the Office of the Coordinator-General on Thursday to discuss Moreton Resources’ Kingaroy coal mine project.
$3 Million Boost To Small Business
The State Government has launched a new $3 million grant program to help small businesses develop their skills, tap into expert know-how and grow their business.
MP Brings Telcos To The People
A unique forum organised by Member for Maranoa David Littleproud on Monday night brought together representatives from Australia’s three major telcos to discuss communication issues in rural Queensland.
Former Mayor Now Wellcamp Ambassador
Former South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann is now an honorary ambassador for Wellcamp Airport
Mobile Phone Black Spot ‘Fixed’
The Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spots Program has increased mobile phone coverage in Cooyar with 4G services now available.
Watchdog Strikes Out Radio Ad
An advertisement that ran on a Kingaroy radio station has been ruled to have been discriminatory for vilifying Asian people.
Bega Snaps Up Kraft Brands
Kraft’s peanut butter spreads – the destination for many of the peanuts processed in Kingaroy – have changed hands.
Renewable Fuels To Partner With TSBE
The Queensland Renewable Fuels Association has announced it will partner with Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise to help drive the growth of biofuels industries in the region.
Elks’ Role Cut Back Again
Jason Elks, who for several years has been the public face of would-be miner Moreton Resources, is scaling back his role with the company even further.
Wagners Take Council To Court
Wagners have launched legal action against Toowoomba Regional Council in relation to the Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport development.
Step Closer For Acland Mine
The controversial New Acland Stage 3 coal mine is one step closer following Federal approval on Friday
Council Prepares $4.2m Work List
South Burnett Regional Council staff are busily preparing a list of proposed projects to spend the $4.26m windfall announced on Thursday by the State Government.
