CTC Opens Up To Candidates
South Burnett CTC invited candidates at the upcoming South Burnett council election to take time off their campaigns on Friday to learn more about the not-for-profit organisation
Candidates Front Up In Kingaroy … Again
Would-be mayors have had another chance to speak in Kingaroy but this time Division candidates also spoke
Young Reporters Introduce
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
Approval for a new Blackbutt supermarket won’t occur until April, so it probably won’t open in June
Retiring Cr Defends Amalgamation
Cr Barry Green believes the forced Council amalgamations in 2008 were probably the best thing that ever happened to the South Burnett.
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).
Division 6 Candidates To Speak
Division 6 residents had the opportunity to hear their two candidates at Wondai on Thursday night
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
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
The Burnett Bird Keepers Association has received a boost to help promote its upcoming bird sale
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
A Candidates Forum for Mayoral and Division 2 candidates will be held in Blackbutt on Tuesday, March 8
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.
Rinehart Pledges $600,000 For Hospital
Businesswoman Gina Rinehart has pledged $600,000 to ensure the future success of the Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy.
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
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
A large water main break in Kingaroy last Wednesday has left a big repair bill in its wake
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
The Tingoora railway bridge is very close to being converted into a footbridge for Rail Trail users
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.
