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SB Businesses At Ekka August 31, 2005 - Kingaroy Cheese has enjoyed its most successful Ekka sales yet - with more stock having to be sent down from Kingaroy twice to restock the shelves, reports manager Chris Ganzer. A number of South Burnett businesses were represented at this year's Brisbane Exhibition. Kingaroy Cheese, Clovely Estates and Bridgeman Downs took part in the Tasting Queensland Food and Wine display in the Woolworths Pavilion. The Peanut Van and Peanut Company of Australia also had displays.

Planning To Move On? August 30, 2005 - The Department of State Development will be holding a free two-hour seminar entitled "Planning On Moving On" in Kingaroy on Thursday September 8 for small business owners who want to develop a practical succession plan for their business. The seminar will be held at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre, 6 Cornish Street, from 5:45pm. It is being conducted by Hayes Knight Brisbane, specialist business advisers in the small medium enterprise market. Places are limited so registrations are necessary. To book, phone the State Development Centre on 13-26-50 or email them. For more information download a flyer (253kb PDF)

South Burnett Drive Itineraries On New Website August 29, 2005 - Tourism Queensland recently launched a new website highlighting drive holidays in Queensland - including routes within the Fraser Coast / South Burnett tourism region. The Drive Queensland website is designed to provide "information and inspiration" for drive tourists, according to Tourism Minister Margaret Keech, with a comprehensive guide to destinations. "The website offers 80 ready-made travel itineraries but users can design their own holidays online and print out a map and day-by-day itinerary outlining distances and estimated travel times," she said. "The site streamlines holiday research by providing a full list of things to see and do, simply by clicking on a place name."

All The Top Gear For Tiny Tots August 26, 2005 - Jacaranda View Stables and Accessories was added to the Southburnett.biz database this week. Jacaranda View is located at 558 Malar Road, Kingaroy and features custom-made riding apparel for children as well as horse accessories. Owner Dianna Kimball can be reached on 0401-365-419 or email

Groovy Chic Comes To Kingaroy August 25, 2005 - Hervey Bay retailer Groovy Chic recently opened a branch of their women's clothing store at 173 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy (next door to the Club Hotel). Groovy Chic features modern women's fashion clothing - both casual and more formal evening wear. They can be contacted on (07) 4163-6990 or by email

Building Design Company Opens Local Office August 24, 2005 - The local housing boom has lured Dalby business A.G. Martin Design and Drafting to open a branch office in Kingaroy. The office, located next door to Red Rooster in Kingaroy Street, opened on August 1. A.G. Martin does residential, commercial and industrial building design and drafting and can be contacted on (07) 4162-8480 or by email

Comment Sought On Draft Economic Strategy August 23, 2005 - Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation CEO Linda Silburn has distributed copies of the draft Economic Strategy for the Wide Bay Burnett (146kb PDF) for comment. The strategy, prepared by an independent consultant for the Department of Local Government and Planning, covers all South Burnett shires as well as the Wide Bay region. Feedback can be emailed to BIEDO. Linda has also distributed copies of her feedback report (35kb PDF) for comment.

B&B Opens At Sheep Dairy August 22, 2005 - Runnymede Country Cottage, Nanango's latest B&B, has opened alongside Garry and Jean Monaghan's Runnymede Sheep Dairy. The B&B is located on the corner of Scotts Lane and Brazier Road. Guests have the opportunity to experience farm life and try their hand at sheep milking. The dairy produces award-winning cheese as well as yoghurt. To book the B&B, contact the Monaghans on (07) 4163-1879 or by email

Kingaroy Orchids On The Net August 19, 2005 - Kingaroy Orchids at 26 Smiths Road, Kingaroy, is the latest South Burnett business to take up a poster page on Southburnett.biz. Kingaroy Orchids is run by Judy Munro and is open from July 1 to September 30 every year (and on weekends to October 31). Judy specialises in cymbidiums but also has native and zygo orchids and everything else for orchids, including potting mix, fertilizer and good advice. She can be contacted on (07) 4162-2977 or by email

New Owners For Maidenwell Store August 18, 2005 - After almost 11 years of very long hours Geoff and Dennise Kennedy are handing over the reins of the Maidenwell Trading Post to new owners. The couple has been very active in the Maidenwell Eco-Tourism Association over the years and will be missed by the local community. They are now looking forward to new ventures. New owner Bob Stewart will take over on Monday.

Last Chance To Book For Dinner! August 17, 2005 - Today is your last chance to book for the KCCI's Women In Business dinner which will be held at Crystals on Haly on August 24. Guest speaker is 2003 Sunshine Coast Business Woman of the Year Cyndi O'Meara. Cost is $33.00 which includes free drink on arrival, pre-dinner nibbles and a two-course meal. To book, phone Lynnelle today on (07) 4162-8466.

Daisy Dell Moves To Kingaroy August 16, 2005 - Judy Stanton's Daisy Dell Florist and Bridal Hire has relocated from Kumbia to Kingaroy and has new contact phone numbers. Daisy Dell is now situated alongside Country Men's Oufitters at the Ryke Mobil Fuel complex on the corner of River Road and Youngman streets. Daisy Dell offers fresh, dried and silk flower arrangements as well as bouquets and displays for weddings and corporate events. Judy can be contacted on (07) 4162-4005 or by email

Workshop To Identify Agricultural Opportunities August 12, 2005 - A workshop to identify opportunities to improve the viability of agriculture in the Wide Bay Burnett region will be held on Thursday August 25 at the Brian Pastures Research Station, Gayndah. The workshop will assist members of the WBB Ministerial Regional Community Forum to identify regional initiatives that could help to address trends and challenges facing agriculture and industry. Agforce SE Qld chairman Peter McIntosh will also be in attendance. For more information, phone (07) 4151-9571.

New Guide For Tourists To The South Burnett August 11, 2005 - The latest edition of the popular Touring The South Burnett travel magazine, (right) produced by the South Burnett Times, has been released in time for the Brisbane Ekka. The 2005-2006 touring guide includes articles on the history of the region as well as information on local wineries, pubs, clubs and festivals. Tourists are guided through every town and major village with interesting suggestions for tourist stopovers. There's also an extensive accommodation guide.

For The Pampered Pooch and Puss ... August 10, 2005 - Leeann McGovern recently opened a new pet-grooming business in Nanango and already has a loyal clientele. The Petzarama salon is located at 33 Lowry Road and offers professional clips as well as hydrobaths (with blowdrying) and dog obedience lessons. Leeann qualified for her certificates in Brisbane before moving to Nanango. Opening her own business was a big decision which involved six months of planning before Petzarama finally opened last Monday. Bookings can be made on (07) 4163-1109.

Thrifty-Link Hardware Opens At Murgon August 9, 2005 - BGA Agriservices has expanded its presence in Murgon with the opening of a Thrifty-Link Hardware outlet at its premises at 12 Macalister Street. BGA Agriservices also operates the Thrifty-Link store in Youngman Street, Kingaroy. Both stores also sell rural merchandise - seed, chemicals, fertilizer, produce, fencing, irrigation and animal health products - as well as large range of general hardware items.

Transport Companies Join Listings August 8, 2005 - Two transport companies have been recently added to the southburnett.biz database. Goomeri Transport, Lot 6 McIvor Street, Goomeri, handles general freight (with crane delivery) and supplies Maxi-Lik and molasses liquid cattle feed supplements. Walker & Butcher Transport, Chinchilla Highway, Wondai, do livestock transport as well as general transport.

Art Opposite The Airport August 5, 2005 - Kingaroy artist and photographer Garry Eyre, (right), has purchased the former Rose Cottage complex opposite Kingaroy Airport and is in the process of turning it into an art gallery, cafe and artists studio. The Artists' Cottage and Village, located at 120 Geritz Road, will open on Peanut Festival day (September 10) and will be the only private art gallery in Kingaroy Shire. Artworks will be displayed in the historic Taabinga Village buildings. Garry can be contacted on (07) 4163-6095 or by email

Seminars To Explain Drought Support August 4, 2005 - Seminars for producers and small businesses will be held in Kingaroy on August 22 and Murgon on August 25 to explain recent changes to drought assistance. Small business owners in a drought-declared Exceptional Circumstances area can now apply for interest subsidies up to $10,000 per year on new and existing loans. Criteria can be downloaded here (98kb PDF). The level of off-farm assets that producers are able to possess has also been increased. For more information on the seminars, download this invitation (262kb PDF)

Smart Way To Do Business August 3, 2005 - More than 58,000 Queensland businesses used the State Government's SmartLicence Online service last financial year. SmartLicence Online allows businesses to research and apply for Federal, State or Local Government licences, allowing businesses to cut red tape and save money. SmartLicence Online can also be found on the Qld Government's useful Smart Small Business website (follow the link from the front page). Information is also available by phoning 1300-363-711.