Council To Run Private Hospital
The future of the South Burnett Private Hospital in Kingaroy has been assured with a decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to take over running the facility.
Mayor To Lobby For More Funding
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann is angry that local councils are responsible for 80 per cent of infrastructure yet receive just 3 per cent of tax revenue collected by the Federal Government.
Winners Are Grinners!
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has officially wound up with the presentation of the keys of the raffled Nissan Micra to winner Clive Bishop, from Kingaroy.
Mayor Confirms Roads Levy Plus Rates Rise
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann confirmed today a roads levy would be included in the upcoming Council Budget, on top of the previously announced rates rise of 5.9 per cent.
‘Heading In The Right Direction’
“It doesn’t have to be our idea for it to be a great idea” … this is the concept behind the South Burnett’s new economic and tourism development body, South Burnett Directions, launched on Tuesday in Kingaroy by Local Government Minister David Crisafulli.
Glittering Night Launches Charity Trust
The glittering Mayoral Ball held at Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday night raised at least $30,000 for South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s new Charity Trust.
Mayor Unhappy With Tax Collector Role
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann isn’t happy about his Council being forced to collect taxes on behalf of the State Government.
Councillors Weigh Up Roads Levy
South Burnett councillors have met in a workshop to discuss the pros and cons of introducing a roads levy in the July Council Budget.
Sports Legends Coming
Three of Australia’s most famous sporting legends will be coming to Wondai in August
Councils Told To Cut Services
Local Councils throughout Queensland have been told by the State and Federal governments that they will need to look after their own revenue raising, South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today.
A Day To Help Clean Up Farms
Councillors, business owners and residents have registered to help clean up South Burnett farms this Sunday (May 19) for “Clean Up South Burnett Farms Day”.
Council Debates $200 Roads Levy
South Burnett ratepayers could soon be paying an extra $200 a year on their annual rates bill to fund road repairs.
Flood Appeal Funds Start Flowing
“South Burnett Dollars” are starting to flow to local businesses as a result of the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal.
Council Faces ‘Tough Decisions’
On Funding For Road Repairs
Where do we find the money to repair the roads? This is the question the South Burnett Regional Council is now facing as it begins to frame its 2013-14 Budget.
Flood Appeal Funds Released
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has approved its first round of applications to assist primary producers.
‘Throw The Book’ At Vandals
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has asked police “to throw the book” at drunken vandals who have been trashing Kingaroy street signs.
Heartfelt Thanks From Murgon
The Murgon community paused for a moment on Wednesday night to farewell two much-loved local residents who are retiring to the Gold Coast.
Kratzie Back On Air
They’re obviously not working him hard enough down at Council … former breakfast announcer Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be getting back behind a microphone at CROW-FM on Sunday night. But it’s all for a good cause.
Mayor To Launch Charity Trust
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will officially launch a new “Mayor’s Charity Trust” at the Mayoral Charity Gala Ball which will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on June 1.
Bunya Road Upgrade Inches Closer
The Bunya Mountains-Maidenwell Road may be sealed within a few years if discussions between Transport Minister Scott Emerson and SBRC Mayor Wayne Kratzmann bear fruit.
