Gina’s Lighting Up Christmas
This year’s South Burnett Christmas Lights competition boasts one of the most generous prize pools in Queensland, thanks to the generosity of Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting.
Gordonbrook Water Back Again, Briefly …
Kingaroy’s water supply will be switched from Boondooma Dam to Gordonbrook Dam from October 19 to 23 as part of the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant upgrade.
Early Deadline Causes Concern
The nomination deadline for the region’s 2016 Australia Day Awards may be extended after an earlier than usual closing date prompted concern at this week’s Council meeting.
Memerambi Tenders To Be Called Soon
Tenders for building missing roads and drainage infrastructure on the failed Memerambi Estate are expected to be called within weeks, and work on normalising the estate should begin early next year.
Safer Families Build
Better Communities
No one could argue against the spirit of the “Say No To Domestic Violence” rallies held on Wednesday
So You Want To Be A Councillor?
Are you interested in standing for the role of Mayor or Councillor at the March 2016 Local Government elections?
Push To Ban Tyres From Landfills
The State Government is investigating a way to stop old tyres from clogging up landfills.
Piggery Set To Double In Size
A piggery on the Wondai Proston Road at Hivesville has been given approval to almost double its size from 2533 to 5000 standard pig units.
Say ‘No’ To Domestic Violence
The South Burnett is saying “no” to domestic violence in a big way on Wednesday (October 6).
Art Launches Festival In Style
Wondai Art Gallery’s annual art acquisitive was the first official event of the South Burnett and Cherbourg long weekend … and there was no way that it wasn’t going to be huge.
Learn How To Grow A Better Garden
Would you like to learn how to improve wilting flowers in your garden or struggling veggies in your vegetable patch and help the environment at the same time?
Makeover For Dirt Road
Work will begin next week to lay bitumen on Johnson Street at Hivesville.
Just A Word … And Life Goes On
“Cancer is a word not a sentence” … it may be a cliche, but when it comes out of the mouth of someone who recently had a mastectomy and is still smiling, the words hit home.
Danita To Target Division 3
Danita Potter is the latest candidate to toss a hat into the ring for the 2016 council election
Murgon Pool Will Reopen With A Splash
Murgon’s Jubilee Swimming Pool will reopen on Monday, October 12 after a $1.1 million upgrade.
Upgrade To Dalby Street
South Burnett Regional Council has begun upgrading the eastern end of Dalby Street, between Fitzroy Street and Gipps Street, to a sealed pavement.
Nature Walk Honours Ex-Councillor
Former Nanango Shire deputy mayor – and long-time Nanango Historical Society president – Ros Gregor has been recognised by having the nature walk at Tipperary Flat named after her.
Syrians ‘Not Welcome Here’
The SBRC will be advising the Federal Government the region is unwilling to accept Syrian refugees
Springtime Comes To Nanango
Anyone who’s driven through Nanango over the past week or so has witnessed a little piece of history … and no one could be more delighted than Cr Barry Green.
$8500 Raised At Charity Golf Day
The South Burnett Regional Council Mayor’s first Charity Golf Day for the year has been hailed a resounding success with 72 players raising more than $8500 profit for deserving organisations during the event.
