Cherbourg Adopts $16m Budget
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council adopted its 2017-2018 Budget on Wednesday, July 20.
Work To Improve Laneway
South Burnett Regional Council plans to begin work next Monday on improving the access lane on the southern side of Kingaroy Town Hall.
2017-18 Rate Rise Was Midway
The South Burnett Regional Council’s 2.5 per cent rate rise is lower than half its neighbours this year.
Tourism Group Seeks Council Funding
The newly formed Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation hopes to have a long-term funding agreement in place with the South Burnett Regional Council within weeks.
Region Donates $31,000 To LifeFlight
The South Burnett Regional Council has given RACQ LifeFlight a cheque for $31,294.
Dam Recreation Area
Likely To Remain Open
Concerns Gordonbrook Dam’s recreation area could be permanently closed appear to be unfounded
Tourism Meeting Decides To Do Nothing
An all-day meeting hosted by the South Burnett Regional Council in Kingaroy on Thursday has decided to do nothing about changing existing tourism arrangements.
New Footpath For Blackbutt
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin laying a new concrete footpath in Blackbutt on Monday, July 24.
Ringsfield Bidders Back Out
Calls for formal expressions of interest to take over the operation of Nanango’s historic Ringsfield House have failed to produce any offers.
Hivesville Hall Sold
After failing to draw any bids when it was put out to tender in June, Hivesville Hall has a new owner.
Council Works For Nanango, Glan Devon
The South Burnett Regional Council will be starting a new footpath project in Nanango next week, as well as a road widening and sealing project at Glan Davon.
Hall To Get $460,000 Upgrade
Blackbutt’s relocated Memorial Hall will get its $460,000 infrastructure upgrade as planned, despite Council failing to secure a $250,000 contribution from the State Government.
Independent Umpire To
Assess Council Complaints
The State Government will introduce an Independent Assessor to consider all complaints against councillors, in a further move to reform local government.
Jobs Claims ‘A Cruel Hoax’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has questioned the worth of the State Government’s $400 million Works For Queensland program, saying the government had refused to say how many real jobs were being created.
Animal Complaints Top List
Complaints about animals such as barking dogs or wandering cows are the top gripe the South Burnett Regional Council receives.
SQCT Defends Tourism Record
Will South Burnett tourism operators form their own Local Tourism Organisation to promote the region?
Council Submits Second Wish List
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend an extra $2.5 million on gravel resheeting, drainage, footpaths and other road works projects in the next two years.
Second Phase Of Skate Park Launched
It may have taken a bit less than four years and slightly more than 254 sausages, but Murgon’s former Skate Park was officially renamed the Murgon Rotary And Youth Park on Tuesday.
New Rules For Council Election Donations
Voters will be better informed about election donations after new regulations for Council elections came into force on Friday.
Crumpton Drive Upgrade Starts Monday
Motorists using Crumpton Drive in Blackbutt can expect some delays over the next two months.
