Council Calls Tenders For Ringsfield
The South Burnett Regional Council is calling for tenders to take over the running of Nanango’s Ringsfield House.
School Art Winners Announced
The South Burnett Regional Council has announced the winners of a school art competition run to celebrate the opening of Kingaroy’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Wandering Cattle Cause Havoc
Maidenwell resident Max Forsyth fears that wandering cattle which appear to have escaped from a local property could cause a major traffic accident.
Businesses Invited To RV Workshop
A workshop conducted by the Australian Caravan Club that will be held in Kingaroy next month has won the support of the South Burnett Regional Council and the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce.
Toowoomba Rates By Email
Yarraman and Cooyar residents can now opt to receive their Toowoomba Regional Council rates and water notices by email.
Sports Clubs Score Council Update
South Burnett Regional Council organised an information night at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall recently to explain legislation and Council policies which affect sporting and community organisations.
Rail Trail Gets Warm Reception
The South Burnett Rail Trail is showing signs of becoming a major tourist drawcard for the South Burnett.
Samantha Earns A $1000 Bursary
Samantha Crawford, from Kumbia, was presented with a $1000 Bursary in Brisbane last week
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.
