Parking Fines Planned For CBD
People who park in disability parking areas in Kingaroy’s CBD without a permit will be fined under a new parking plan approved by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Kilkivan Land Values Leap 60pc
Ratepayers in the western part of the Gympie Regional Council area could get a shock when their latest land valuation notices arrive in the mail.
Council Adopts Park Master Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has accepted a Master Plan for the redevelopment of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.
KTP Bill Totals $17.64m
A total of $17.64 million has been spent on the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP), with $9.4 million of this coming from rates.
Council Defers Division Decision
SBRC has voted to defer any further discussions on moving from a divided to an undivided Council until after the next election.
Council To Discuss Divisions
A special meeting will be held by the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday to discuss whether or not the region should scrap Divisions.
Where Did Our Money Go?
Social media claims that Kingaroy receives the majority of the South Burnett Regional Council’s funding have been demolished by a new report on Council spending.
New Look Planned For Scott Street
South Burnett Regional Council will conduct community consultations next month on an upgrade to the lower portion of Scott Street, Wondai.
Population Growing Again
The South Burnett experienced strong population growth in 2022 according to the latest Regional Growth Index (RGI).
Council To Review Grass Policy
South Burnett Regional Council will examine its policy on overgrown allotments to consider whether it should be expanded to include some rural residential lots.
Councillors Split Over Pay Rise
After taking no wage rise at all last year, the majority of South Burnett councillors have agreed to accept a 4 per cent wage rise for the 2023-24 financial year.
Erkens Pushes For Weir Re-Opening
Nanango’s Cr Jane Erkens has launched a campaign to re-open McCauley Weir, a site that’s been closed to the public for more than two decades.
Pig Bounty Fails To Get Numbers
Discussions about introducing a $10 bounty for wild pigs at Wednesday’s SBRC meeting had to be cut short.
No More Cash For KTP
Some features originally planned for the Kingaroy Transformation Project will be reduced or not installed at all when work comes to an end early next year.
Public Meeting On QEII Park Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a public consultation meeting at QEII Park in Lamb Street, Murgon on Monday morning (December 5).
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Saturday, December 3.
TAFE Students Celebrate Success
The auditorium at Nurunderi TAFE was filled with proud students, their friends and family members for the college’s annual graduation.
No Safe Space For Expo Statue
South Burnett Regional Council has politely turned down an offer to exhibit an Expo 88 sculpture.
Christmas Lights? Think Safety First
With Christmas just a few weeks away, Ergon Energy is reminding customers to treat Christmas lights and other powered decorations the same way as they would treat any other electrical appliance.
Droughtmasters Draw Top Prices
The annual Cream of The Crop sale held at Coolabunia Saleyards on Saturday has been hailed a tremendous success by happy vendors.
