Nuclear ‘Would Tick Some Boxes’
Mayor Kathy Duff says she is pleased the South Burnett is being considered as a nuclear power generation site.
No Plans For Nuclear: LNP
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has reaffirmed that nuclear is not part of the LNP’s plans for Queensland.
Boyce Welcomes Nuke Plan
Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has welcomed the Coalition’s nuclear-based energy policy, saying it will keep jobs in his electorate.
Reaction To Nuclear Plan
Initial reaction to the unveiling of the Coalition’s energy policy on Wednesday morning has been negative, especially from conservationist lobby groups.
ACTU Launches Campaign
The Australian Council of Trade Unions has launched a campaign against the Federal Coalition’s nuclear-based energy policy announced on Wednesday.
Tarong Named As Nuclear Site
Tarong is one of the seven sites proposed by the Federal Coalition to house nuclear power generators.
Local Rental Costs Skyrocket
Kingaroy and Nanango recorded some of the highest rises in weekly rents last year, according to a CoreLogic report.
Kabi Kabi Native Title Recognised
The Federal Court has recognised the Kabi Kabi People’s unbroken connection to areas across coastal and inland south-east Queensland.
New Shopping Complex Approved
South Burnett Regional Council has approved the construction of a new multi-million dollar shopping complex in Kingaroy.
Council Issues Tiny Homes Warning
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a “buyer beware” warning for residents considering building a tiny home.
TRC To Split Region Into Zones
Toowoomba Regional Council plans to adopt a zonal model, linking individual councillors to specific regions.
Bega ‘Reviews’ PCA’s Future
Bega Group has confirmed it is conducting a “strategic review” of its peanut processing operations in Kingaroy.
More Delays In Prendergast Case
There has been another delay in the hearing of sexual assault and rape charges against Moffatdale businessman Joe Prendergast.
Flames Gut Nanango Home
Smoke billowed from a fire which badly damaged a house in Gipps Street, Nanango, on Monday morning.
Woman Critical After Crash
A woman aged in her 20s was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane with critical injuries after a collision at Durong.
Two Injured In Booie Crash
Two people were taken to Kingaroy Hospital after a crash on Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road at Booie on Monday afternoon.
League Turns Pink For Cancer
Last weekend was the Kingaroy Rugby League Club’s big “Pink Day” annual round, which raises funds for cancer research.
Business Is Booming In Murgon
Do you know where the largest network of Helloworld Travel agencies in Australia and New Zealand is based? Most people would be surprised by the answer: Murgon!
KCCI Members Explore Job Services
Specialist employment services offered by APM for people with a disability were the focus of the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce’s June meet’n’greet.
Wrattens National Park To Expand
The State Government has begun a process to turn about 12,000ha of State Forest into National Parks or Conservation Parks.
