Mini-Visitor Information Centre For Dam
South Burnett Regional Council plans to set up a mini-Visitor Information Centre at Yallakool Tourist Park at Bjelke-Petersen Dam.
Business Awards To Return In 2017
The next South Burnett Business Awards will be held in 2017 and most likely hosted by Murgon
Hay … Can You Help Out?
Fundraising has already begun for a second Burrumbuttock Hay Run to western Queensland … and the South Burnett is again heavily involved.
Union Fears Asset Sales
‘Back On LNP Agenda’
The Electrical Trades Union believes the LNP Opposition has revived plans to privatise Queensland assets, including power stations such as Tarong and Tarong North.
Storms Trigger Widespread Blackouts
Thousands of South Burnett residents were without power for nearly three and a half hours on Friday after a string of storms passed through the region.
Mayoral Candidates At KCCI Forum
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next meet’n’greet will be held at “The Nest”, the nightclub area at the Commercial Hotel in Kingaroy.
LNP Backs Union’s Campaign Over Jobs
Energy Minister Mark Bailey must address community concerns over potential job cuts at Ergon Energy, according to the LNP.
Public Forum To Discuss Mine
Almost 100 people donated a total of $1000 at the Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group’s Annual General Meeting on Tuesday night to fund a public information forum about the proposed Moreton Resources coal mine.
Have Your Say On Food Labels
Queenslanders are being urged to have their say on proposed changes to food labelling standards aimed at providing clear “country-of-origin” details.
Ergon Workers Walk Out
Ergon electricians and linesmen based in Bundaberg walked off the job on Wednesday claiming the company plans to axe frontline jobs in the Fraser Burnett region.
Truss Suggests ABC
Provide Regional TV
Acting Prime Minister – and Member for Wide Bay – Warren Truss has suggested the ABC should start providing regional TV services as well as radio broadcasts as part of a shake-up to media ownership regulations.
Holden Grants Open For Sporting Groups
South Burnett sporting clubs are being urged to apply for a share in $250,000 in grants from the Holden Home Ground Advantage program.
More Delays Likely Over Hospital
Ratepayers hoping for a speedy resolution to the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital at the special Council meeting called for Thursday look set to be disappointed.
Lynda’s Big Day Raises $4600
The “Day For Lynda” on Sunday has raised more than $4600 and proved once again how well-loved the late Lynda Geiger was in the Kingaroy community.
Local Mechanics Take On The Best
Hot on the heels of proving that he’s the best Mitsubishi mechanic in Queensland, Carlos Dominiak has demonstrated he’s also a dab hand at Holdens.
RSPCA Offers To Redeem Vouchers
RSPCA Queensland has stepped in to help ease the pain of anyone left holding Dick Smith vouchers following the appointment of receivers to the chain last week.
Council Election Forums Planned
Three of the region’s peak business and community organisations will be holding community forums next month so members of the public can meet candidates for the 2016 Council elections in person.
Funding For ‘Missing Link’
Years of campaigning by local enthusiasts has paid off with the State Government confirming on Tuesday it has approved funding to complete the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail between Toogoolawah and Moore.
MBDA President Says Tide Is Turning
The Murgon Business and Development Association’s (MBDA) confidence that bleak business conditions at the start of 2015 would improve appears to have been well-founded.
‘We Don’t Know How Lucky We Are’
A record-breaking hay convoy to drought-stricken farmers in western Queensland had a South Burnett flavour at the weekend … with local businesses supporting the run, local drivers taking part, and local cooks baking up some tasty treats to also head out west.
