Ombudsman’s Complaint ‘Premature’
A complaint lodged with the Queensland Ombudsman over the Adermann Park issue is now no longer just wasting ratepayers’ money, it’s also wasting taxpayers’ funds, Cr Damien Tessmann said this week.
More Volunteers Thanked
On Tuesday, December 16, volunteers from the Murgon Visitor Information Centre travelled to Moffatdale Ridge for their annual Christmas party.
Diners Dig Deep For Christmas
Former Brisbane Lord Mayor – and ALP stalwart – Jim Soorley ventured into Queensland’s conservative heartland on Thursday to be the guest speaker at the Mayor’s Charity Christmas Lunch.
30 Years Contribution To Tourism
The Kingaroy Information Art and Heritage Precinct volunteers celebrated a busy year at the Precinct with a Christmas party at the weekend.
New Gateway To Greet Punters
Nanango’s Racecourse Road will take on a new appearance next year, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Heritage Nanango Community Bank.
Are You Ready If Disaster Strikes Again?
It’s been almost two years since the last disastrous floods hit the South Burnett … would we be better prepared if disaster strikes again this summer?
Extra $450,000 For Pool Upgrade
The State Government has topped up the South Burnett Regional Council’s planned $650,000 investment in upgrading Murgon’s swimming pool with an extra $450,000
More Council Meetings In 2015
The South Burnett Regional Council seems likely to return to holding general meetings every three weeks in 2015.
Thank You To Blackbutt Volunteers
Blackbutt Visitor Information Centre volunteers and their partners last week attended a thank you celebration acknowledging the contribution they have made promoting Blackbutt and the South Burnett region in 2014.
Mayors Say Regional ‘Black
Spots’ Must Be A Priority
The Wide Bay-Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils (WBBROC) has called on the State Government to test claims by Telstra that parts of the region should no longer be considered as telecommunications “black spots”.
Injured North Burnett CEO To Fly Home
North Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt will return to Australia for more medical treatment after he was seriously injured while on a family holiday in the United States.
Buy Local This Christmas
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann is encouraging residents to buy locally wherever possible this Christmas.
‘Unsafe’ Bridge Closed
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that Bob Morgan’s Bridge on Stonelands Road at Stonelands will be closed later this week due to safety concerns.
Gympie Mayor Resigns
Mayor Ron Dyne tendered his resignation at a meeting of Gympie Regional Council on Wednesday.
Storm Damages Nanango Council Office
South Burnett Regional Council will open a temporary customer service point inside the Nanango Library following water damage to the Council building in yesterday’s storm.
Ex-Mayor At Christmas Lunch
Former Brisbane Lord Mayor Jim Soorley will be the special guest speaker at the Mayor’s Community Christmas Luncheon to be held in Kingaroy next Thursday (December 18).
Complaint Lodged With Ombudsman
A complaint has been lodged with the Queensland Ombudsman over the State Government’s sale of a portion of Adermann Park in Kingaroy to St John’s Lutheran School in 2013.
Memerambi Deadline Drawing Close
The fate of Memerambi Estate should be known within weeks when property owners in the failed subdivision either accept or reject an offer from the South Burnett Regional Council to declare the Estate a “benefitted area”.
Work Starts On Spillway Repairs
The SBRC has begun work on Gordonbrook Dam’s spillway to repair damage caused by the 2013 floods.
Lighting Up Christmas
Planning on “doing” the Christmas lights this year? These are some of the homes and businesses you should check out during your travels.
