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.
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
Would you like to help clean up the South Burnett? If so, Council wants to hear from you
Grants Assist Hampers And Students
A South Burnett food hamper program and Year 12 students attending local high schools are the latest beneficiaries of the Mayor’s Community Benefit Fund.
Councils Get More FAGs Grants
Local councils will receive $3,361,527 in the latest round of the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grants program, Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said on Friday.
Cherbourg Ballot Draw
Twenty-one candidates have nominated for the five positions on the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council which will be decided at the March 19 Local Government elections
Tom To Run For Division 6
A late challenger has put up his hand for Division 6 to make sure a ballot is held
Ace To Run For Division 3
Taabinga resident Ace Bleney, 35, has put up his hand for Division 3 in the March 19 elections
Ambitious Plan To Upgrade Track
Taabinga Rotary Club has launched an ambitious plan to give Kingaroy’s Town Common walking track a $250,000 upgrade.
