Swickers’ Plans On Target
Traces of Swickers’ devastating November fire are slowly disappearing with demolition crews hard at work at the Kingaroy site.
KCCG Welcomes Tougher Mine EIS
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group has welcomed the inclusion of extra conditions on Moreton Resources’ proposed Kingaroy coal mine.
Moreton Starts Mine Approval Process
Moreton Resources’ proposal to build a new coal mine near Kingaroy moved a step closer this week
New Laws Aim To Protect Miners
The State Government says a range of health and safety reforms – to become law on January 1 – will protect Queensland coal miners from black lung disease.
Two Directors Join Stanwell
Two new Directors have joined the Board of Stanwell, the government-owned corporation which owns the Tarong and Tarong North power stations and Meandu Mine.
Heritage Bank Wins New Award
Heritage Bank has topped Australia for customer satisfaction in a new study by a global market research firm
MP Calls On Labor To
Help Payless Workers
Shadow Employment Minister Jarrod Blejie has used the collapse of Payless Shoes as an opportunity to attack the State Government’s “Back To Work” program.
Hong Kong Wine Guru To Visit Region
South Burnett wines will be featured in Hong Kong’s most influential wine magazine in 2017.
Community Bank Celebrates 15th Birthday
This weekend one of our region’s most successful community enterprises will be celebrating its 15th birthday
ACCC Won’t Block APN Sale
The South Burnett Times is expected to become a Murdoch publication following a decision by the ACCC
Stanwell Won’t Pay Coal Reuse Debts
Stanwell Corporation says it is “not appropriate” for the government-owned corporation to reimburse local businesses left out-of-pocket by the collapse of fly ash haulage company Coal Reuse.
LNP Attacks ‘Unfair’ Energy Target
The LNP Opposition claims the State Government’s renewable energy plan will make Queenslanders pay more for power – and subsidise other States.
Industrial Action Strikes Centrelink
Centrelink is warning residents to defer non-business next Monday and Friday afternoons due to industrial action by the Community and Public Sector Union.
Book In To See MP
Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien will be taking his mobile office on the road later this month to help residents in the South Burnett.
MP Fears ‘Sellout’ Of Power Workers
Deputy Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington fears the State Government plans to sell out regional power industry workers in exchange for inner-city Green preferences.
Unions Welcome Power Industry Report
The ACTU has welcomed the interim report and recommendations of a Senate Committee inquiry into the retirement of coal-fired power stations.
Swickers Fire Sparks Opportunities
The devastating Swickers fire could have a positive side for South Burnett businesses, with multiple opportunities possible during the rebuilding process.
MP Drops In To Say Thanks
State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham made a whistlestop visit to Kingaroy on Saturday
Council Tests Market For Pound Street
The South Burnett Regional Council is testing the market for its former Pound Street depot site
Storm Cuts Power To 14,000
About 14,000 Ergon Energy customers in the southern half of the South Burnett lost power when a thunderstorm passed through the region on Monday night.
