Burgers To Help Kids
Kingaroy’s Maccas will be taking part in the annual McHappy Day fundraiser on Saturday (October 17).
Court Bid To Stop Acland Expansion
Oakey Coal Action Alliance has launched legal action against the Acland Stage 3 coal mine expansion.
Meandu Nominated
For Top Mining Award
Meandu has been named one of just four finalists in the “Best Coal Mine of the Year” awards
Kingaroy Pet Lover Wins Harley
A Kingaroy woman who chose to desex her pet dog during the RSPCA’s recent “Operation Wanted” campaign has won a new Harley Davidson motorbike.
Applications Open For Leadership Program
Applications are now open for the 2016 South Burnett Community Leadership Program.
$26,000 Boost For Endeavour
Kingaroy’s Endeavour Foundation is one of eight local groups awarded a Gambling Benefit Fund grant
Rocket Launch Boosts Hopes
Of Faster Broadband Services
NBN has promised better broadband services for satellite users in the next 12 months
KCCI To Host AusIndustry Talk
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s next Meet’n’Greet will be hosted by the new owners of Kingaroy Office Central, Susan and Brendon Robertson.
‘For Sale’ Sign Dashes Dream
The dream of a new multi-million motel and conference centre development in Kingaroy has evaporated
Bank Releases ‘Risky’ Postcodes
NAB has released lists of postcodes where it judges people are most likely to default on mortgages
12,000 Lose Power
Towns in the northern half of the South Burnett and parts of Gympie region lost power at 6:48pm on Monday night.
Another Year Of Progress For NaTDA
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association (NaTDA) looked back on another year of significant progress in and around Nanango when it held its Annual General Meeting on September 17.
Moreton Buys More Resources
Moreton Resources has entered into an agreement to buy Cockatoo Coal’s Kingaroy coal tenement
Time Running Out To
Nominate Your Business
South Burnett Economic Development Officer Sharyn Garrett is reminding local businesses that time is running out to nominate for the 2015 South Burnett Business Excellence Awards.
Mining CEO Talks To Council
Moreton Resources has addressed Council about possible plans to develop a new coal mine
Sushi Business On A Roll
Five years ago Natasha Lumley was thinking about opening a sushi bar in Kingaroy, but she wasn’t sure the town was quite ready for it.
Murgon Urged To
Get Their Cowboy On
Murgon shopkeepers may be wearing cowboy hats around the end of October if the MBDA can persuade them to.
Health Expo Seeks Exhibitors
A group of Nanango health workers is seeking expressions of interest from businesses interested in taking part in a Health & Well-Being Expo next year.
Only Two Weeks Left To Nominate
Businesses who want to take part in this year’s South Burnett Business Excellence Awards only have two weeks left to submit their nomination, either online or in written form
$200,000 Boost For BIEDO
The Federal Government has provided $200,000 to keep BIEDO running, at least until June 2017
