Welcome, New Aussies!
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud paid a flying visit to the South Burnett on Wednesday to take part in one of the largest citizenship ceremonies ever seen in the region.
Council Gives RSL A Break On Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council has given Nanango RSL Memorial Services Club a three-year moratorium on its rates.
Swimming Pool Openings Delayed
Four of the South Burnett Regional Council’s five seasonal swimming pools will have a later start to this year’s swimming season than usual.
Rural Roads Getting Better: Jones
The South Burnett’s rural roads are steadily improving, Cr Spud Jones told Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Local Heritage Register Released
The South Burnett Regional Council has voted to include 69 sites on the Local Heritage Register … but nine other properties won’t be included to allow more discussions with the affected owners
Another 9km Of Rail Trail Sealed
Another 20 per cent of the South Burnett Rail Trail has been sealed.
Council Happy With Rail Trail Arrangements
The South Burnett Regional Council is happy to receive $30,000 a year from the Department Of Transport for maintaining the Blackbutt-Linville Rail Trail, and would like it to continue.
Council Scales Back Supermarket Plans
An ambitious plan by Blackbutt’s supermarket developer to expand the project to include a number of small specialty shops had cold water poured on it on Wednesday.
Toowoomba Backs Olympic Bid
Toowoomba Regional Council has voted to be part of a regional study into the feasibility of a South East Queensland bid for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Free Day At Library
Schoolkids interested in robotics and the fundamentals of coding can book into attend a free holiday activity which will be held at Yarraman Library next Tuesday (September 20).
$9000 For RADF Grants
The State Government has released details of its Regional Arts Development Fund grants for 2016-17, with the South Burnett targeted to get $9000.
School Car Park To Be Upgraded
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin an upgrade of the Durong State School carpark, set down area and bus turnaround on Monday, September 19.
Council Re-Leases
Kingaroy Swimming Pool
The South Burnett Regional Council will retain its existing Kingaroy Pool managers for another two years.
Council To Widen Road
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin widening a stretch of Kumbia Brooklands Road on Monday (September 12).
Weather Forecaster Predicts Wet Summer
Organisers of this year’s high school formals and Christmas carnivals should begin preparing now for wet weather events.
Free Talk By Famous Forecaster
Long range weather forecaster Hayden Walker will be appearing at Wooroolin Hall on Tuesday
Council Seeks Outstanding Residents
Do you know an outstanding South Burnett resident or community group? If so, the South Burnett Regional Council would like to hear from you.
Memerambi Roadworks Completed
The South Burnett Regional Council confirmed on Thursday that infrastructure servicing Memerambi Estate residential lots fronting the Bunya Highway reached practical completion last week.
Council To Hold Special Meeting
A Special Meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council has been called for next Wednesday (September 7) at the Council Chambers in Glendon Street, Kingaroy.
Councillors Send A Message To Canberra
South Burnett councillors and senior staff have enjoyed an opportunity to “bend some ears in Canberra”
