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Young Reporters Introduce
Toowoomba Council Candidates

Young Reporters Introduce<br> Toowoomba Council Candidates

Yarraman and Cooyar residents have been missing out on getting to know their candidates due to the fact they are part of the Toowoomba Regional Council area.

Supermarket Approval
At Least A Month Away

Supermarket Approval<BR> At Least A Month Away

Approval for a new Blackbutt supermarket won’t occur until April, so it probably won’t open in June

Candidates Deny Wondai ‘Snub’

Candidates Deny Wondai ‘Snub’

Mayoral candidates Cr Keith Campbell and Cr Damien Tessmann have rejected claims they “snubbed” Wondai residents by not attending Thursday night’s forum organised by the South Burnett Residents Action Group (S-BRAG).

Water Supply Interruption

Water Supply Interruption

Businesses and residents in the Glendon Street of area of Kingaroy have been advised by the South Burnett Regional Council that their water supply will be disrupted next Tuesday (March 8).

Roadwork To Begin

Roadwork To Begin

South Burnett Regional Council plans to start work on a project to widen Blackbutt Crows Nest Road on Monday (March 7).

Bird Group Plans Big Sale

Bird Group Plans Big Sale

The Burnett Bird Keepers Association has received a boost to help promote its upcoming bird sale

Footpath Repairs Begin

Footpath Repairs Begin

Repairs have begun to the Kingaroy Street footpath which was undermined last month when a water main burst.

Candidates Off To Blackbutt

Candidates Off To Blackbutt

A Candidates Forum for Mayoral and Division 2 candidates will be held in Blackbutt on Tuesday, March 8

Round 2 For Would-Be Mayors

Round 2 For Would-Be Mayors

South Burnett residents had their first chance to size up the candidates running for Division 1 (Nanango) and Division 2 (Blackbutt) at a Candidates Forum held at Taras Hall in Nanango on Thursday night.

No Need To Fear Zika

No Need To Fear Zika

South Burnett residents have no need to fear contracting the Zika virus unless they plan to travel to countries where the disease is common, Cr Ros Heit told Wednesday’s SBRC meeting.

Finances Good, But Cash Tight

Finances Good, But Cash Tight

The South Burnett Regional Council is temporarily short of cash after paying contractors working on the water and wastewater plants $2.5 million in progress payments … at least, in theory.

Burst Water Main
Leaves A Big Repair Bill

Burst Water Main<BR> Leaves A Big Repair Bill

A large water main break in Kingaroy last Wednesday has left a big repair bill in its wake

Forum Invites Toowoomba Candidates

Forum Invites Toowoomba Candidates

Yarraman and Cooyar residents – who may be feeling a little left out of all the Council Election hype happening in the South Burnett at the moment – will get a chance to meet their candidates next week.

Tinny Bridge Close To Completion

Tinny Bridge Close To Completion

The Tingoora railway bridge is very close to being converted into a footbridge for Rail Trail users

Bridge Works Progressing … Slowly

Bridge Works Progressing … Slowly

Construction work on three new bridges at Campbells Road, Mondure Road and Weens Road has been progressing, Cr Damien Tessmann told Wednesday’s SBRC meeting.

MP Rejects Facebook Rumours

MP Rejects Facebook Rumours

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has rejected rumours she supports a proposed coal mine near Kingaroy

Help Clean Up The South Burnett

Help Clean Up The South Burnett

Would you like to help clean up the South Burnett? If so, Council wants to hear from you