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.
Community Lunch To Raise Funds
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann is inviting local residents to help others in the local community this Christmas.
Horses Still Possible On Rail Trail
Horses may still be allowed on some sections of the Kingaroy-Kilkivan rail trail between Kingaroy and Wondai
Sewer Project Tunnels Under Road
Motorists who have been forced to drive slowly around construction work near the River Road-Youngman Street roundabout in Kingaroy will have to continue doing so for a few months yet.
Nanango Volunteers Celebrate 2014
Nanango Visitor Information Centre volunteers, partners and staff travelled to Moffatdale Ridge Winery for a Tuscan feast on Sunday to celebrate the end of the year in a Christmas style.
Input Sought On Youth Issues
If you live in Yarraman or Cooyar – and are interested in addressing youth sector issues – then Toowoomba Regional Council’s Youth Advisory Committee wants to hear from you.
