Banking on Gas: “This is a gas well in the Surat Basin, west of Brisbane. If you put your ear next to it, you can hear the fluttering valve that sounds like the click of coins. This trickle of methane rising to the surface under its own pressure represents billions of dollars, if it can be exported,” said Ian Townsend. Read more

Final Report from the Government’s 2020 strategy available at http://www.australia2020.gov.au/final_report/index.cfm

The current round of Business Water Efficiency Program (BEWP) applications close on Friday 13 June and must be sent to Dalby Regional Council for processing prior to this deadline. Applications will be assessed against the BWEP criteria and ranked according to the best return on investment to the Queensland Government. For more information contact Council's Utilities Marketing Officer Toni Hohn on 07 4672 1182.  Click here to read the full media release.

Starting a Business Workshop Series, 6 workshops hosted the Department of Tourism, Regional Development & Industry. Workshops commence on 10 June in Toowoomba. Register online at www.dtrdi.qld.gov.au/toowoomba. Or email email Karen Wieck on karen.wieck@dtrdi.qld.gov.au

Queensland workers operating plant machinery or performing high risk work with old paper tickets issued before March 1992 are encouraged to contact Workplace Health and Safety Queensland now to be issued with a new licence. To change your details or to register to receive more information as the changes are introduced visit www.deir.qld.gov.au or call the Licensing Hotline on 1300 655 986. Click here for more information 

FREE "Volunteers - More Ideas Book 2". You can get this downloadable book at http://www.morevolunteers.com/newsletters/newsletter30.htm

Develop age-friendly workplaces and keep older workers in the workforce. Experience Pays employers guide – Qld Government Guide go to http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/employment/experiencepays/index.htm or see the attached information ~ [Experience Counts Employers Guide]

Recognition of Prior Learing (RPL) Business Studies with Southern Qld Institute of TAFE – find out how to formally recognise or upskill your employees qualifications. Call Jeannie Elliot on 4669 9999 or jeannie.elliot@deta.qld.gov.au

FREE Workshops – Managing for Safety in Toowoomba on 29 April, 9am -12pm run by Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and the Department of Tourism, Regional Development &Industry. The workshops are NOT suitable for large businesses OR for businesses with well developed WHS systems. The three hour workshops will address topics including: 
     Management commitment to safety
     Developing and implementing safe work procedures
     Self assessing your business
Call Workplace Health and Safety Queensland on 1300 369 915 to register

Skills Shortage? Tap into the Grey Nomad wealth or experience that is wandering the nation. Go to www.greynomadsemployment.com for more information. 

Smart Awards - celebrate the State's innovative and enterprising businesses, offering $10,000 in cash to the seven category winners as well as $10,000 in flights from Qantas for the overall winner. The closing date for entries is 4pm Tuesday 15 April. Further information is available at www.smartawards.qld.gov.au. Winners will be announced at a gala evening at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Thursday 31 July 2008.

Q-150 funding grants of between $2000 and $10 000 for community projects celebrate 150th birthday of Qld activities and projects that reflect the unique culture, heritage and aspirations of communities www.q150.qld.gov.au or 1800 502 419. First round submissions due by 13 April

WHS Licensing Seminar - DEIR – Workplace Health and Safety Qld invites business owners and workplace training coordinators and supervisors to attend a licensing seminar to gain tips on how to ensure your workplace passes WHSQ inspection in 2008. Monday, April 17 3-4.30pm go to www.deir.qld.gov.au for more information.

2008 ANZ Seeds of Renewal  Applications are now open. Small grants for not-for-profit organisations of up to $10 000. Projects should be of a charitable purpose and designed to support renewal and sustainability in the community (create community wellbeing; support volunteer initiatives; diversify local economies). Contact Sue Winter ANZ Dalby 4662 3787 for more information

Woolworths Fresh Food Kids - Community Grants of up to $5000 to local community groups for projects that help Primary school aged children lead healthier more active lives. Applications opened on 25th Feb 08 and close on 25th April 08. For any further queries please contact Woolworths Community Grant Coordinator on 1300 767 969 or go to www.freshfoodkids.com.au

6/02/08 Media Release: "Chamber Hosts Bio-Refinery Update" 

The Web Careers Information Guide – Surfing the Web to help build a career
Click here for more info 

CSIRO Surat Basin scoping study – preliminary findings; including regional statistics go to http://www.siqacc.com/services/sbss_other.htm

2008 Queensland Training Awards – OPEN Click here for more info

Find out how to kick start your career with up to $13 500 with Origin. Financial support for businesses involved. Click here for more info

Dalby Town Council has up to $25 000 available for community groups ~ Find out more ~ Click here

Regional Labour Force Statistics [Nov 07]

Apply now for the 2008 Traineeship at the Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry. See Information Pack

Surat Basin Railway - Southern "Missing Link" another step closer ... [more]

Kogan Creek Power Station opened ... Drought proof generator powers Queensland's growth ... [more]

Small Business Exceptional Circumstances [Urgent]
Small business urged to take advantage of drought support...[more]

Mentoring for Growth program – panel mentoring process delivered by the Department of State Development with the support of private sector business mentors. Find out more

AUG07 Labour Force statistics including Queensland
[click here]

Applications for the National Youth Roundtable (Roundtable) 2008 are now open! Go to To find out more and download an application form visit: http://www.thesource.gov.au/involve/NYR/

Latest news from Dalby Town Council: Amalgamation explained

Free business workshops - Managing for safety offered in conjunction with  Workplace Health and Safety Queensland and the Department of State Development.  Held in Toowoomba 4th October, 9am-12pm at State Development, Downs Business Centre, 4 Little Street Toowoomba. Contact Pam Knobel on 46872861 for more information on to register.

Young Entrepreneur Mentor Program (click here for information PDF) applications close 17 September

Ergon Energy announces recruitment of a further 59 apprentices across Queensland (including Dalby)  in coming months to ensure it trains sufficient skilled staff to deliver the network improvements required to keep pace with the growth in regional areas. For more information go to ergon.com.au

~ Queensland Centre of Excellence Report: Queensland - An Economic Powerhouse : Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Section 4

Reforms to State government schemes to target growth

Business Water Efficiency Program BWEP
Information Update for SE Qld business

'Darling Downs and SW Qld ~ An economic powerhouse'
State Development ~ Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Section 4

2007 Business Excellence Awards recognises local stars

Council secures funding for CBD Streetscape Project

Business Excellence Awards Finalists and Winners 2006