Hundreds Apply For Council Traineeships
The South Burnett Regional Council received more than 283 applications for the eight traineeships it had available this year.
Rates: How Do We Compare In 2016?
In 2014, southburnett.com.au carried out a detailed study which compared South Burnett rates with other Queensland councils
Drought Support Grants Available
Yarraman and Cooyar residents have been reminded that support is available for community groups in the Toowoomba region through the Community Drought Support grant program.
Champion Swimmer
To Launch 2016 Relay
Aussie swimming legend Tracey Wickham will be special guest speaker at the Mayor’s Breakfast on April 29
Toowoomba Confirms New Council Lineup
Toowoomba Regional Council held its first meeting on Tuesday, appointing Carol Taylor as Deputy Mayor
Roadworks May Cause Delays
The South Burnett Regional Council will be resuming road works on the Tingoora-Chelmsford Road on Monday, April 11.
Hospital Could Reopen Within Months
The Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital could re-open as early as June or July, restoring up to 15 full-time jobs and reinjecting an estimated $2.6 million a year into the region’s economy, both lost when the hospital closed.
Busy Schedule For Anzac Day
Councillors will have a busy time on Anzac Day, April 25.
Council Returns To Monthly Meetings
The South Burnett Regional Council will abandon its previous three week meeting schedule and return to monthly meetings – at least, for the balance of the year.
Kathy Duff Elected Deputy Mayor
Cr Kathy Duff was elected as the South Burnett’s Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s post-election Council meeting
Council ‘Newbies’ Learn The Ropes
The South Burnett’s freshly minted councillors will take their places officially in the Warren Truss Council Chambers for the first time on Thursday at 9:00am for the mandatory post-election meeting.
Special Meeting To Vote On Hospital
A Council meeting on Thursday afternoon will decide if a new operator takes over Kingaroy’s private hospital
New Mayor For North Burnett
Gayndah resident Rachel Chambers has taken over as Mayor of the North Burnett Regional Council after defeating incumbent Don Waugh by 223 primary votes.
New Faces Dominate Gympie Council
Gympie has elected an all-male Council to guide the region for the next four years, and the majority of them are newcomers to local government.
Danita Potter Wins Division 3
Kingaroy resident Danita Potter has been declared as the new Councillor for Division 3.
Gavin Jones Wins Division 2
Maidenwell Hotel publican Gavin Jones has been declared as the new Councillor for Division 2.
Campbell Declared Mayor
Former Deputy Mayor Cr Keith Campbell was declared as the South Burnett’s new Mayor at 12:51pm on Sunday, April 3.
Frohloff Takes Division 1
Roz Frohloff has been elected as the new councillor for Division 1
Kokoda Comes To Kingaroy
South Burnett residents Peter Ranasinghe and Brett Whitewood are gearing up for some special Anzac week talks, which explains why parts of Kingaroy Library have taken on a distinct Melanesian feel at the moment.
Mayor Calls For
Commissioner’s Sacking
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has called for Qld’s Electoral Commissioner to be sacked
