Nanango MP slams state Labor budget: ‘Worst I’ve ever seen’
Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington argued it failed to address crucial needs in the South Burnett region. See what did get money.
Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington argued it failed to address crucial needs in the South Burnett region. See what did get money.
Barefoot Investor Scott Pape says consumers are being overcharged by technology when they pay for things.
A card-only payment entry policy to Queensland’s largest travelling gourmet food market was met with such huge backlash by one community that organisers have rethought the decision.
A dump deadline is looming that will force South Burnett landfill sites to close, with a temporary weighbridge solution in the works to the tune of $210k.
Nine is now moving toward full-blown crisis mode as the media company lacks the authority to deal with its deep-seated cultural issues.
Whether it’s a simple touch up or a hair transformation, we are on the search for Burnett’s best hair colourist. Vote in the poll and help give your favourite the recognition they deserve.
Beyond Bank Australia, P&N Bank and BCU Bank are set to be combined under a plan unveiled as “a merger of equals”.
By one key measure, Australia is battling through a long-running recession, and new economic numbers suggest it’s getting worse.
Luxury marque Audi offers short journey electric benefits with a petrol engine back-up in its Q5 SUV.
An old motel on Hervey Bay’s esplanade will be demolished to make way for a modern “medium to high-rise” complex. DETAILS.
They’ve starred on the share market in 2023-34, but shares in CBA, ANZ, NAB and Westpac look set for tougher times. Here’s why.
Longevity in organisations is rarer than you think. Here are some of the habits of healthy old companies.
The Tex Mex upstart says it has cracked the secret sauce for success but with shares set to be more expensive than Domino’s, will investors get bang for their big bucks?
A pub-loving pair behind the restoration of multiple iconic Brisbane buildings has fallen in love with another riverside city, breathing life into three long-closed historic hotels – the oldest of which will open this weekend.
Residents from a town in the South Burnett are being surveyed about their views on nuclear energy as the Coalition evaluates potential sites for nuclear reactors.
Development of a Qld beachside suburb famous for its laid-back lifestyle is well underway and attracting retirees in droves to its tree-lined shores.
A Qld council’s push for a halt on large-scale renewable projects in its area until tight rules are put in place has hit a snag, with a neighbouring council unsupportive of the request.
A bank customer thought she was days away from taking home her brand new $100,000 car, instead she was in the process of handing her life savings over to a criminal.
With a new version of the Volkswagen T-Cross SUV coming soon, watch for outgoing model bargains.
A neighbourhood centre has officially opened its doors in the South Burnett, bringing essential community services and support programs to the community.
There are new fears Queensland graziers are reaching breaking point with revelations some are being charged more than $100,000 annually in rural rates from their local council.
Investors are flocking to international shares as global stocks leave Aussie companies in their dust. See where we rank in 2023-24.
The Lendlease boss Tony Lombardo is expected to take a significant step towards reshaping his pressured property play.
There’s a number of Anglo investors who believe the land grab for ‘red gold’ gives the miner a powerful bargaining chip.
Regional Australians worried about banks deserting their towns may get a lifeline from a new government report.
In making the high-risk $60bn mega-deal, BHP’s boss Mike Henry needs to prove the miner is not slipping back to its destructive old habits.
A high-stakes inquiry into Star’s Sydney casino has failed in its efforts to cast former CEO Robbie Cooke as its villain.
The state’s powerful casino regulator chose his moment to heap maximum pressure on the board of troubled rival Star.
A farming company in operation for almost 50 years has gone into liquidation while owing $16 million to creditors, in the latest financial scandal to hit the Bundaberg-based empire.
Supermarkets have manipulated generations of Australians to expect only perfect, outsized produce. This has devastating consequences for the bottom line and mental health of our hardworking farmers, writes agronomist and farming advocate Judy Plath.
The owners of unregistered dogs have been put on notice as the council ramps up its measures to enforce compliance and embarks on a series of property inspections.
A Kingaroy man’s passion for strength training born from a need to de-stress has led to the opening of a community-focused gym, with the new owner sounding a warning over how some Instagram influencers maintain their physiques.
Originally launched as a three-door, the Suzuki Jimny mini off-roader is now more functional with the XL five-door version.
Queensland farmers have revealed the impact of alleged “mafia” tactics being used by the big four supermarkets, leaving them in some cases with to throw out almost half their crops or use excessive fertiliser to satisfy ‘big’ fruit demands.
There’s one major cultural reason why the casino operator has found itself so deeply in trouble.
Just as markets have started to get bumpy, investors should take heed of the saying no pain, no gain.
For Bruce Mathieson, his move on Star is more than a punt on whether or not the casino can stay alive.
New research by business marketing website Localsearch has revealed the regional city where dentists are in more demand than any other place in Qld, and all but one other place in all of Australia.
Meet 24 of the region’s outstanding prep teachers who are leading our little minds into the first stage of schooling. Be part of the conversation, vote for your most favourite in our poll.
Under a new boss, the regional lender plans to get ahead by getting smaller and smarter.
The Greens’ plan to force Woolies and Coles to shrink only plays into the hands of global gorillas like Amazon, Nestle and Unilever.
The first motel built in Kingaroy is poised for a modern expansion with a proposed development approved by the South Burnett Regional Council. SEE THE PLANS.
There is a darker message for all businesses after the Woolworths boss was forced to cop political bile from a lightweight Greens senator.
Star and its NSW regulator are at war over demands that change at the Sydney casino should be made at the cost of everything else.
Approved for redevelopment by the South Burnett council, the site where a historic hotel stands will soon be levelled to host a modern hotel and bottle shop, and multiple units. SEE THE PLANS.
There’s a big reason to plan tax deductions now, because you can snare a larger refund from the ATO this year.
Citi banker Lucy Baldwin is one of the few market bears still standing. This is why she thinks there could be a hard landing.
A new supermarket has been greenlit by the South Burnett council, with plans revealing an antique store in the firing line of progress. SEE THE PLANS.
Hybrid technology has now expanded to Nissan’s Qashqai Ti premium compact SUV
Police have revealed that one of the alleged victim’s in the multiple rape and sexual assault charges against Gympie and Burnett businessman Joe Prendergast has made a fresh complaint, which is now under investigation.
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