Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce

The Future of Energy in Wide Bay Burnett
2025-03-25 11:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
It is a story we’re writing together!
Guided by your feedback, we’ve developed a first draft of a renewable energy proposal that reflects the needs, challenges, and opportunities unique to our region. But this is just the beginning. Regional Australia stands at the forefront of change, and your voice is essential as we navigate this transition.
As an Industry Organisation, Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett (RDAWBB) is interested to know how the transition to renewable energy might shape the future of your industry. What support does your sector need to adapt? Do your members fully understand the opportunities and challenges ahead?
We are seeking your input to help us develop an evidence-based position on the need for governments to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable power. Throughout March, consultation and feedback sessions will be held across the region, offering everyone a chance to join the conversation about the energy transition and its impacts.
The in person sessions are as below and there are also 3 virtual sessions. You can register using the RDA WBB email attached below:
· In Person: KINGAROY | Tuesday 25 March, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Wendy Agar from Engaged Outcomes will facilitate in person consultation on behalf of RDAWBB during 25 – 28 March, in locations across Wide Bay Burnett. Registration link below.
REGISTER HERE
When you register confirmation email with the workshop location and a copy of the renewable impact study will be sent out to you.

Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc March Meet and Greet
2025-03-25 17:15 - 19:00 | Utopia Cafe, 199 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Hosted by: PPM – Proclean Property Management, SB Pest Control, SB Transfer & Hire and Utopia Café
Guest Speakers – Daniel Huskisson:
Utopia Cafe – Located in the centre of Kingaroy and has been owned by Dan and Mary for over 8 years. Offering high quality,
barista made coffee, combined with a standout of upmarket cafe style food, Utopia Cafe also provides catering to many local
businesses and events in Kingaroy.
Proclean Property Maintenance – Dan and Mary have been at the helm of Proclean for around 4 years to date and have
grown the business from 2 employees to over 20 workers and 17 vehicles which you’ve probably seen on the road many of
times. Proclean provides many types of cleaning services throughout the entire South Burnett. Proclean has also started yard
maintenance which has been steadily growing.
SB Pest Control – Established by Daniel in 2020. Daniel began his pest control career about 10 years ago as an apprentice for
Amalgamated pest control. SB pest control services the South Burnett to help deal with any pest related issues, excluding
snakes and the other large 2-legged pests everyone has encounters with from time to time…
SB Transfer & Hire – Founded by Daniel and Nathan, SB Transfer & Hire is a brand-new business that fills an important gap in
the market. The main role of the business for now is to supply transport for clients who need to attend medical appointments
outside the South Burnett. These mostly consist of day trips to Toowoomba hospital or Brisbane hospital for clients who don’t
have the ability to get to these medical appointments.

RSVP by Saturday, 22 March 2025, to info@kcci.asn.au

Members $15.00 per person
Non-member $20.00 per person
Pay by Direct Deposit to Bank: Heritage – BSB: 638-070 – Account No: 1055 1158
Account Name: Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce
Please use your business name as the reference & email receipt of payment to info@kcci.asn.au
DONT FORGET MONEY FOR RAFFLE TICKETS 5 FOR $10

Hillview Cottages: Country Roadtrippin Festival 2025
2025-04-04 16:00 - 21:00 | Hillview Cottages, Birt Road, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Come along and enjoy a country road trip through Australia in ballad and song with our “Country Roadtrippin” … a musical celebration of local Australian artists.
Presented by Hillview Cottages Kingaroy, set high on the Booie Range where views go on forever.
Enjoy great music and good food with ‘JC Catering’ on Friday evening and ‘The Baitlayers’ camp oven cooks on Saturday evening. A licensed bar providing local wines and selected beers will be provided.
There is an amazing line up of artists for both evenings:
Friday evening, we have Amy Ryan, winner of the CCMA Junior Songwriter of the year 2023.
Paul Ricketts, 2024 Inaugural Thornton Young Award recipient and Dean Perrett, 6 x Golden Guitar Winner.
Saturday evening, we have Amber Goldsmith, who is a Singer Songwriter and Multi award winner.
Lindsay Waddington, 10 x Queensland Musician of the year award winner and Jeff Brown, 3 x Golden Guitar winner.
Friday 4th April 2025 4-9 pm
Saturday 5 April 2025 4-9 pm
See the flyer for all the details:
Bookings here:
Or phone: 0447 747 816

South Burnett Relay For Life
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Kingaroy Golf Club, Bunya Highway, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
A Golf day will be held on 26 April at the Kingaroy Gold Club.
This day promises to be excellent for teams that attend while supporting a great cause.
Fantastic prizes to be won!
$90 per team.

KCCI Meet & Greet May 2025
2025-05-06 17:15 - 19:00 | Kingaroy Chiropractic & Wellness, 221 Haly Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. Invites you to our Meet & Greet!
This event will be held on 6th May 2025, hosted by Kingaroy Chiropractic & Wellness.
Guest Speakers – Dr Scott Young
Kingaroy Chiropractic & Wellness have new practices now open in Nanango and Murgon, this is the perfect opportunity to meet their growing team, including six Chiropractors, three Physiotherapists, and a Massage Therapist.
They recently invested over $200,000 in cutting-edge technology to better serve you, including:
✅ A new digital X-ray machine
✅ non-surgical spinal decompression bed
✅ Laser therapy
✅ Shockwave therapy
Their mission goes beyond treating pain—they will support your journey to better health and wellness so you can live a happier, healthier, and more active life.
Come along, meet the team, and see what we have to offer.
Please RSVP by 4th May 2025
Members $15.00 per person
Non-member $20.00 per person
Don’t forget money for raffle tickets!
Pay by Direct Deposit to Bank: Heritage – BSB: 638-070 – Account No: 1055 1158
Account Name: Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce Please use your business name as the reference & email receipt of payment to: info@kcci.asn.au

Coffee & Careers: Darling Downs Health
2025-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Kingaroy RSL, 126 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Local Jobs has partnered with Darling Downs Health for a series of recruitment events called “Coffee & Careers: Darling Downs Health” taking place over the next few weeks.
Staff from Darling Downs Health will be on hand to talk to attendees about current and future vacancies at nearby facilities, with roles including Administration Officers, Assistants in Nursing, Caterers, Cleaners, Fire Safety and Security, Gardeners, Home Carers, Indigenous Health Workers, Laundry Assistants, Nursing and Midwifery, and Wardspeople.
Kingaroy:
Wednesday 7th May 10am-2pm
Kingaroy RSL, White Room, Cnr Short and, Markwell St, Kingaroy QLD 4610

The events are open to the public. No registration is required.
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Mayor's Breakfast
2025-05-14 06:00 - 08:30 | Nanango RSL, 24-26 Henry Street, Nanango, QLD, 4615, Australia
This event is to launch the South Burnett Relay for Life 2025!
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Time: 6.00am for 6.30am start, to 8.30am
Venue: Nanango RSL
Cost: $35 per person (hot breakfast, tea/coffee and juice)
Tickets can be pre-purchased at any Council Customer Service Centre or via bookable. HERE
ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO RELAY FOR LIFE
Guest Speaker: Taylor McKeown (Former Australian Competitive swimmer)

South Burnett Training Awards
2025-05-24 05:30 - 20:30 | Murgon Town Hall, 78 Gore Street, Murgon, 4605, Australia
The third annual South Burnett Training Awards will be held in May 2025 with nominations now being accepted up until midnight 30 March 2025.
This is a signature event that celebrates training and our local businesses.
Categories include:
– School Based Trainee / Apprentice of the Year
– Equity Award
– 2025 Apprentice of the Year
– 2025 Trainee of the Year
– 2025 Business of the Year

– Vocational Medallion

It would be greatly appreciated if you could circulate this information to your members.
Nomination forms for entry can be found at:
https://southburnetttrainingawards.net.au
Or by using the QR Code below.
Our evening for the South Burnett Training Awards will be held on:
24 May 2025 at the Murgon Town Hall
For further information, contact Mark Pitt 0407 662 388 or Nicola Pitt 0427 467 393 or imogene@imogenenix.net or pitty604@gmail.com

In Conversation with Kylea and Ace
2025-05-27 10:00 - 23:30 | Neumgna, 557 Maidenwell Upper Yarraman Road, Neumgna, QLD, 4614, Australia
A new series of relaxed and inspiring events across the South Burnett will give locals a unique opportunity to hear the real stories behind some of the region’s most dynamic small businesses.
Presented by BIEDO and hosted by Sharon Sippel of The Success Connector, the “In Conversation With…” series is part of Queensland Small Business Month 2025 and will feature one-on-one conversations with local business owners in their own spaces – over morning tea.
The three-part series from 27 May 2025 will showcase:
Tuesday 27 May – Kylea and Ace at The Firebreak, where guests will hear how this husband-andwife team have created a unique rural escape and how they balance creativity, business, and lifestyle.
The series aims to highlight the resilience, adaptability and innovation that drives local enterprise, while providing opportunities foconnection, learning, and regional pride.
Each event includes morning tea and spaces are limited, so RSVPs are essential.

In Conversation with Rachel Lehmann
2025-05-28 10:00 - 23:30 | The Platform, 80 Gore Street, Murgon, QLD, 4605, Australia
A new series of relaxed and inspiring events across the South Burnett will give locals a unique opportunity to hear the real stories behind some of the region’s most dynamic small businesses.
Presented by BIEDO and hosted by Sharon Sippel of The Success Connector, the “In Conversation With…” series is part of Queensland Small Business Month 2025 and will feature one-on-one conversations with local business owners in their own spaces – over morning tea.
The three-part series will showcase:
Wednesday 28 May – Rachael Lehmann of Lehmann Cattle Company shares her journey from corporate finance to raising four children and 300 head of cattle at Tansey, all while building a resilient agribusiness.
The series aims to highlight the resilience, adaptability and innovation that drives local enterprise, while providing opportunities for connection, learning, and regional pride.
Each event includes morning tea and spaces are limited, so RSVPs are essential.

In Conversation with Abbey Williams
2025-05-29 10:00 - 23:30 | The Blooming Farmhouse, 724 Byee Road, Wheatlands, QLD, 4606, Australia
A new series of relaxed and inspiring events across the South Burnett will give locals a unique opportunity to hear the real stories behind some of the region’s most dynamic small businesses.
Presented by BIEDO and hosted by Sharon Sippel of The Success Connector, the “In Conversation With…” series is part of Queensland Small Business Month 2025 and will feature one-on-one conversations with local business owners in their own spaces – over morning tea.
The three-part series will showcase:
Thursday 29 May – Abbey Williams at The Blooming Farmhouse invites guests into her beautifully curated floral and styling space to talk about creative entrepreneurship and growing a business in a rural setting.
The series aims to highlight the resilience, adaptability and innovation that drives local enterprise, while providing opportunities for connection, learning, and regional pride.
Each event includes morning tea and spaces are limited, so RSVPs are essential.

Capability Statement Workshop Kingaroy
2025-06-12 10:30 - 13:00 | The Business Hub, 195 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, Queensland, 4610, Australia
Building capability statements that help your business thrive!
What is a capability statement?
A capability statement is a tool that allows procurement teams to assess your expertise and achievements, as well as your potential to deliver goods and services. It outlines the capabilities and skills of your business.
A capability statement is essential for applying for and securing tendering opportunities in government and private sector projects. They can also be uploaded to online databases and be used to support your finance applications.
Why attend a workshop?
Help your business stand out from the crowd and improve your chances of securing contracts by attending a Queensland Government-hosted Capability Statement Workshop. These interactive workshops help businesses develop and prepare effective capability statements.
Our workshop will help you learn:
• why a capability statement is important
• how to use your capability statement to market your product or service
• how to use your capability statement to accompany contract tender submissions
• best-practice fundamentals for developing and drafting a powerful capability statement
• how to access the latest information on Queensland’s supply chain opportunities.

Event Details:
Capability Statement Workshop
Date: 12 June 2025 Time: 10:30am – 1:00pm
Cost: $50 with light refreshment supplied
Location: Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry Hub, 195 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy
Register HERE!
Registrations close 10 June 2025

June Meet and Greet
2025-06-17 17:15 - 19:00 | Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital, 31 Markwell Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry IncInvites you to our Meet & Greet Tuesday 17 June 2025
Hosted by:
southburnett.com.au & South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation

Members $15.00 per personle tickets
Non-member $20.00 per person
Don’t forget money for raffle tickets 5 for $10!

Guest Speakers:
Anne Miller – Editor – South Burnett Online will be celebrating its 25th birthday this year. It was launched
by the late Dafyd Martindale as a “portal” for the region at the end of 2000. Over the years, its face has changed several times. It has expanded and now offers additional services. It became an online newspaper in April 2012. This change was officially unveiled at a KCCI Meet & Greet!
Now, there’s another big change happening …
Mark Pitt – Board Member – South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation was established in 2002 and is a Not-For-Profit and Registered Charity. The Foundation has assisted with retaining and enhancing vital medical services in the South Burnett for use by the community as well as the support of and previous operation of the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital. The Foundation has recently renewed its board and is looking to future opportunities to support the development of the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community
Hospital and Health Hub as well as general support for health services across the region.
Please RSVP by 14 June 2025
Pay by Direct Deposit to Bank: Heritage – BSB: 638-070 – Account No: 1055 1158
Account Name: Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce
Please use your business name as the reference & email receipt of payment to info@kcci.asn.au

LNP Primary Industries Policy Forum Kingaroy
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Kingaroy Town Hall, Glendon Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Session with Minister Perrett then Q&A style panel discussion for Policy formation with leaders from Queensland’s Beef, Dairy, Sheep and Live Export industries, along with Agribusiness, a forum is being held in Kingaroy.
Join Queensland’s Primary Industries Minister, Hon Tony Perrett MP & the Committee:
Date: Saturday 12 July 2025
Venue: Kingaroy Town Hall
Time: 9.00 am to 12.30 pm
RSVP: Wednesday 9 July 2025 to email: damientessmann1986@gmail.com

Enquiries: Damien Tessmann (Chair): 0431559377 or Tom Wilson (Vice) 0408 528 236
Raffle to cover morning tea expenses

KCCI Baconfest Window Competition 2025!
2025-07-18 08:00 - 17:00
Calling on all businesses located in & around Kingaroy CBD area to ham up their windows for BaconFest on 15th & 16th August 2025.
KCCI is partnering with the BaconFest Team to make 2025 BaconFest pigtastic for locals & tourists offering 2 prizes to the best dressed windows.
This year’s theme is “Bacon Country” as Troy Cassar-Daley will be the headline act.
Wonder if there will be any golden guitars in the pig pens?
Judging will be Monday 28th July and entry is free.
So get your ideas crackling and good luck!

The entry form is in the link below, and it must be submitted to KCCI by Friday, 18th July.
ENTRY FORM HERE!

UniSQ Planning and Networking Event Kingaroy
2025-07-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Kingaroy RSL, 126 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
As Vice-Chancellor of the University of Southern Queensland, I warmly invite you to join me and members of the UniSQ Executive team for an evening of connection and conversation.
UniSQ has recently launched a bold new Strategic Ambition – Our visit is to be Australia’s most transformative university, where ambition, community, creativity and excellence lead to a better tomorrow. As we begin to shape our next strategic plan for 2026 – 2030, we are committed to listening to the communities we serve and ensuring your voices help shape our future.
This evening is an opportunity to share our new direction and to hear directly from you – about the aspirations, challenges and opportunities facing your region. We want to understand how UniSQ can partner more deeply with communities, support local industries, and empower the next generation of learners across Southern Queensland.
We hope you can join us for this important conversation as we work together to build thriving, resilient communities and create lasting impact.
Date: Monday 21 July 2025
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Kingaroy RSL Corner of Short & Markwell Street, Kingaroy
Dress Code: Business attire/ smart casual
RSVP: via this link by 14 July 2025
Contact: Jacqui Blackburn | Ph: 07 4631 2093 | Email: vcevents@unisq.edu.au

Meet and Greet July 2025
2025-07-22 17:15 - 19:00 | Kingaroy Town Hall, Glendon Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. invites you to our #5 Meet & Greet on Tuesday 22nd July 2025, hosted by
South Burnett Regional Council.
Where: Kingaroy Town Hall Reception Room, Glendon St, Kingaroy Qld 4610
When: Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
Time: 5.15 pm

Guest Speakers:
Mayor Kathy Duff, CEO Mark Pitt, Divisional Councilor & Youth Council.
Showcasing Council to the KCCI including Kingaroy’s Draft Community Plan, what you get for your rates, the budget and this year’s projects for Kingaroy.
Please RSVP by 20th July 2025
Pay by Direct Deposit to Bank: Heritage – BSB: 638-070 – Account No: 1055 1158
Account Name: Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce
Please use your business name as the reference & please email receipt of payment to info@kcci.asn.au
Members $15.00 per person
Non-member $20.00 per person
Don’t forget money for raffle tickets: 5 for $10.00

Major Projects Forum in Kingaroy
2025-07-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Kingaroy Town Hall, Glendon Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
On Wednesday 23 July, the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning (with support from the South Burnett Regional Council and Regional Development Australia Wide Bay Burnett ) will be hosting a Major Projects Forum in Kingaroy.
The program will be based around innovation and diversity, transforming the Burnett region with the themes of innovation, diversity and value adding.
Purpose: To showcase inspiring innovation and industry-led diversity through a focus on local and regional examples across the Bundaberg Burnett region.
The event will be held in the Kingaroy Town Hall from 10 am to 2 pm. We expect a strong attendance from across the Wide Bay Burnett.
In particular, presentations on a number of major projects currently underway in the Burnett will be of significant interest.
This will be an informative event and we are excited to bring it to Kingaroy and the wider Burnett community.
Why attend?
✔ Gain insights into the current major projects and the opportunities they bring.
✔ Hear from speakers on innovation, value-adding, and diversity across multiple sectors.
✔ Connect with industry peers and government representatives to build connections and explore collaboration.
Presenters:

Pyrocal – Biochar production from agricultural and industrial waste and uses
Parkside Timber – Briquettes & pellets production using timber waste from operations
Swickers – Capture and purification of CO2 from current onsite production
Plenty Foods – High-tech conversion of nut waste to produce enhanced protein & high palmitoleic oil
Yurika – high speed connectivity for the Burnett
South Burnett Regional Council – Water for growth project
Swickers – Utilising biocatalyst technology to produce liquid keratin from waste pig hair
Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro project
Cherbourg Aboriginal Council – Industrial precinct upgrade & future plans
South Burnett regional Council – Circular Economy Industrial precinct

Event contact: Ivan Rasmussen | ivan.rasmussen@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au | (07) 44331 5609
Register Here:

South Burnett Careers Market
2025-07-24 08:30 - 15:00 | TAFE Queensland Kingaroy Campus, Corner Bunya Highway and Geritz Rd, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Join us for an event at TAFE Queensland Kingaroy campus from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to engage with around 800 high school students, staff, and parents in the South Burnett region.
The aim of the Careers Market is to:

Inspire students to explore vocational training, tertiary education, and career options.
Showcase regional businesses and industries.
Profile emerging job markets and training requirements.
Highlight various career pathways and training opportunities.
Provide hands-on trade skill experiences.
Showcase TAFE Queensland’s Kingaroy campus.

Consider interactive experiences, storytelling and relationship-building activities to make your stall stand out!
Register now by clicking the button below. Registration closes on Thursday 3 July 2025.
Register HERE

A Night in the Army Reserve
2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | 25/49RQR Army Depot, 89 Bramston Street, Wondai, QLD, 4606, Australia
We are holding an Information Evening ‘A Night in the Army Reserve’ at the depot in Bramston Street, Wondai.
Hear from Army Reserve Soldiers and inspect Army Vehicles, the Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicle and the 40Mike Truck.
Event Details:
When: Tuesday, 12 August 2025 @ 6.00 pm
Where: 25/49RQR Army Depot, 89 Bramston Street, Wondai
For more information contact: 0408 623 621
Benefits of the Army Reserve:

Tax Free Pay
Part Time Job
Entry into Full Time Services
Travel in Australia & Overseas
All Equipment supplied
Flexible Training Times
Fitness & Active Life

Kingaroy Baconfest 2025!
2025-08-15 - 2025-08-16 | Memorial Park, Kingaroy, Cnr Haly Street and William Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Kingaroy BaconFest a celebration of all things bacon, bringing together food lovers, families, and visitors for a sizzling weekend of entertainment and culinary delights. In 2025, the event returns with a dynamic one-night, one-day format, promising a crackling good time for all!
Kingaroy BaconFest is committed to inclusivity and community engagement, aiming to boost regional economic growth through tourism and local business support. The festival celebrates the South Burnett region’s rich agricultural heritage, offering visitors a taste of genuine country hospitality!
Dates: Friday, 15 August – Saturday, 16 August 2025Location: Memorial Park, Kingaroy, QLD
Tickets can be purchased via the Baconfest website or this link:

APM Customised Employment Workshop
2025-08-21 09:00 - 16:00
APM communities will be holding a workshop on Customised Employment in August this year, and we would like to invite business owners and colleagues to join us for this event.
At this stage, the workshop will be held at AMP Office Conference Room, 105 Youngman Street, Kingaroy.
This location is dependant on the number of attendees. This is a great opportunity to learn about Customised Employment and how beneficial it can be for all involved. Lunch will be provided. Please see the flyer below for complete details.
RSVP by Monday, 14th July 2025
https://apm.snapforms.com.au/form/tm-kingaroy-customised-employment-workshop

Queensland Country Tourism: Industry Networking
2025-08-21 16:30 - 18:30 | Mulanah Gardens, 736 Deep Creek Rd, Benair, QLD, 4610, Australia
Monthly Tourism Industry Networking Event by Queensland Country Tourism
South Burnett Region: The Tourism Landscape
Join us for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and industry insights at Queensland Country Tourism’s Monthly Networking Event. Each month, we bring together tourism operators, industry leaders, and like-minded professionals in a welcoming setting to share knowledge, discuss opportunities, and strengthen our regional tourism network.

This month’s speaker is Bonnie Morgan, Business Development Manager at Queensland Country Tourism, who will provide an inside look at the role of Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) within the broader tourism landscape. Bonnie will highlight the ways Queensland Country Tourism supports local operators through marketing opportunities, trade relationships, advocacy efforts, and industry development initiatives. She’ll also present a summary of the most recent visitor data and tourism trends affecting our region; valuable insights for those planning ahead.

Whether you’re looking to connect with other local operators, gain clarity on the direction of the region’s tourism strategies, or better understand how to tap into Queensland Country Tourism’s programs and partnerships, this event offers a valuable space to engage and contribute.

We invite all members of the tourism industry, businesses, councils, event organisers, and community champions, to attend and be part of the conversation shaping the future of tourism across Queensland Country.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025
Time: 4:30 pm to 6.30 pm
Location: Mulanah Gardens, 736 Deep Creek Rd, Benair QLD 4610
Cost: Members – $30 | Non-Members – $60 (includes canapés & your first beverage)
Guest Speaker & Topic: To be released closer to the date
RSVP: Bookings essential. RSVP by C.O.B Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Contact: memberships@queenslandcountrytourism.com.au or call (07) 4632 1988

Young Professionals Meet and Greet Night!
2025-08-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Club Hotel, Cnr Kingaroy and Alford Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
South Burnett Young Professionals invites you to a meet-and-greet night on August 21, 2025.
Take the opportunity to meet like-minded professionals working in the South Burnett.

When: 21 August 2025
Where: Club Hotel, Cnr Kingaroy and Alford Street, Kingaroy.
Time: 5.30 pm
Canapes Provided

Please RSVP using the QR Code in the flyer below or via this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/south-burnett-young-professionals-meet-greet-tickets-1558202949969?aff=oddtdtcreator

Transiting PCA Employees Expo
2025-08-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Kingaroy Town Hall, Glendon Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
In just a few weeks time at the PCA job fair and career expo they’ll be looking to workplaces like yours for employment.

It’s a workforce on the move, and it’s an opportunity for your business to review your workforce needs and fill your vacancies (or upcoming vacancies). Additionally, those job-searching at the PCA job fair & career expo, have an allocation of bridging-training money to assist their skill development in readiness for their next position.

I’d like to introduce you to Eliza Harris in the People and Capability team from the Bega Group, who would like to invite your attendance to their PCA Job Fair and Career Expo, with upcoming vacancy and employment opportunities in your business.

The poster attached explains it’s location, alongside a resource attached to ensure you get the most out of the three hours of connection with your prospective new employees.

· Event Name: PCA Job & Career Expo
· Date: 27/08/2025
· Time: 12pm-3pm
· Location: Kingaroy Town Hall

Could you please respond and let us know if this is an opportunity for your business and if you’d like us to book you a space at the fair?

Please reach out to Eliza to book your stall or to ask further questions about the Job Fair. Otherwise, please reach out if you need connection to a local supplier of HR support to ensure you get the most out of this opportunity.
Email: Eliza.Harris@bega.com.au

PCA Job and Career Expo
2025-08-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Kingaroy Town Hall, Glendon Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
The Peanut Company of Australia (PCA) will be holding a Jobs Fair on 27th August in Kingaroy as part of their planned operational closure and transitioning of workers.
The Fair is designed to promote job vacancies, training opportunities, and support services to PCA team members who have been invited to attend.
If your organisation needs workers it may be helpful for you to participate.
Further details below:
PCA Job & Career Expo – an event designed to support affected PCA team members.
Here are the key details for the day:

Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Town Hall (inside the main hall)
Access to Hall: From 10:30am for setup
Setup Completion: Please be ready by 11:30am
Lunch: Provided for all stallholders (bbq – gluten free catered for)
Key Contact on the Day: Eliza Harris – 0423 716 480

For stall holder expression of interest, please email Tee Smith: Tee.Smith@bega.com.au

Skilling Queenslanders for Work: Information Session
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | 145 Herries Street, 145 Herries Sreet, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350, Australia
Skilling Queenslanders for Work, Round 2, 2025-26 is now open!! The initiative represents a commitment to increasing workforce participation, driving job growth and strengthening the performance of the Queensland economy by improving skills development and work opportunities for disadvantaged Queenslanders.
Hear about the changes!!
From August 2025, Skilling Queenslanders for Work is being delivered through a refreshed, streamlined program structure designed to make employment pathways clearer for participants and more responsive to local industry demand. A key change is the integration of Ready for Work and Skill Up into an expanded Community Work Skills program.

Darling Downs South West Information Session
Date: 3rd September 2025
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Level 2, 145 Herries St, Toowoomba (limited seats available)
RSVP by 1st September 2025

Online via MS Teams by request
Register HERE: ddsedesbt@desbt.qld.gov.au

For more information see: https://dtet.qld.gov.au/training/community-orgs/sqw

KCCI Meet & Greet September
2025-09-09 17:15 - 19:00 | SB Pantry, Lot 3/1A Railway Terrace, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. Invites you to our #6 Meet & Greet Tuesday, 9 September 2025
hosted by South Burnett Pantry!
Come along and find out what SB Pantry is all about. We all have some staff who might live week-to-week and sometimes need a hand up. See how the business community can also support those in need.
Guest Speakers
SB Pantry – Ruth Dukes – Chair of the Pantry Working Group.
SB Pantry – Jim Bennett – General Manager and President of The Pantry
SB Pantry Working Committee – Cheryl Dalton & Jason Erbache
Where: SB Pantry Lot 3/1A Railway Terrace, Kingaroy QLD 4610
When: Tuesday 9 th September 2025
Time: 5.15pm
Please RSVP by 7 September 2025
Members $15.00 per person
Non-member $20.00 per person
Pay by Direct Deposit to Bank: Heritage – BSB: 638-070 – Account No: 1055 1158
Account Name: Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce
Please use your business name as the reference & please email the receipt of payment to: info@kcci.asn.au
Don’t forget money for raffle tickets: 5 for $10.00

Tender Writing Workshops
2025-09-16 12:30 - 15:30 | James Cook Centre, Cnr Herries and Ruthven Streets, Toowoomba, QLD, 4350, Australia
QCOSS Skilling Queenslanders for Work: Tender Writing Workshops

Whether you’re new to grant writing or a seasoned pro, bring your SQW project ideas to this hands-on workshop and walk away with practical tools, insider tips, and tailored feedback. ​
You’ll learn how to: ​

Plan stronger projects ​
Avoid common pitfalls ​
Showcase your ability to deliver ​
Understand what SQW assessors are seeking in an application ​
Receive one-on-one time with a departmental regional officer to refine your application. ​
All participants will leave with a comprehensive set of digital resources to support their application. ​

Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Time: 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Venue: Level 2, James Cook Centre,
Cnr Herries and Ruthven Streets, Toowoomba, QLD 4350​
Register Here !

Other Complimentary Webinars:
SQW – Using data to unlock funding
17 September 2025, 9.30am – 11.00am
Strong program design starts with evidence and reliable data about what works and what is genuinely needed in a community. Understanding how to use data effectively is vital to show how your project will meet community needs and strengthen the local workforce and economy.
SQW – Balancing your budget
12 September 2025, 9.30am-10.30am
Countless funding applications have failed because their budgets haven’t stacked up. Increase your chances of a successful Skilling Queenslanders for Work (SQW) application by joining us for this online workshop.

Contractor Connector on the Sunshine Coast
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 | The Rooftop Bar, 8 Maroochydore Road, Maroochydore, Qld, 4558, Australia
Tickets Selling Fast!
Join us on Thursday, 18 September for our Contractor Connector event on the Sunshine Coast.
Hear from Brad Moses, General Manager – Pre-Contracts at Shadforth, who joined the team in 2003, bringing extensive experience in market analysis, business development and client relations. Brad will share insights on early project engagement, feasibility, risk management, and collaboration with developers, consultants and government stakeholders.
We’ll also welcome Chris Sturgess from Sunshine Coast Council, who will outline upcoming regional projects.
Thank you to Master Hire for sponsoring the Contractor Connector Event Series.
When: Thursday 18 September 2025, 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Where: The Rooftop Bar, 8 Maroochydore Road, Maroochydore
Pricing: Member: $75.00 Non-member: $115.00
