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Workshop On Labour Hire

Workshop On Labour Hire

An information session will be held in Wondai next week to advise local growers about farm labour needs and best industry practice.

Buyers Snap Up Stunning Photos

Buyers Snap Up Stunning Photos

There’s still time to catch the latest exhibition at the Kingaroy Art Gallery, and perhaps be tempted by some great Christmas gift ideas.

Working Group Tackles Saleyards

Working Group Tackles Saleyards

Coolabunia Saleyards have been losing an average $86,000 a year for the past five years, according to a new report prepared by a South Burnett Regional Council working group.

Skills Funding For Cherbourg

Skills Funding For Cherbourg

The latest round of Skilling Queenslanders for Work funding will include projects in four Indigenous communities, including Cherbourg.

Students Explore Future Jobs

Students Explore Future Jobs

Year 10 students from Saint Mary’s Catholic College recently took part in work experience opportunities across the South Burnett.

Alkaloids Pleads Guilty

Alkaloids Pleads Guilty

Alkaloids of Australia Pty Ltd pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court to taking part in criminal cartel conduct.

Westpac To Backpay $6m

Westpac To Backpay $6m

Westpac Banking Corporation has entered into an Enforceable Undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman to backpay thousands of employees a total of $6 million.

What Am I Paying Rates For?

What Am I Paying Rates For?

A Hivesville man whose wife requires reliable property access in case of a medical emergency has slammed a Council decision to postpone action on upgrading his road for at least six months, and possibly forever.

Tarong Fund Steps In To Help

Tarong Fund Steps In To Help

The latest round of Tarong Community Partnership Fund grants will help four local not-for-profit associations, including a Blackbutt group which had its clubhouse trashed by vandals in March.