New Funeral Parlour For Kingaroy
Kingaroy will get a new funeral parlour in Markwell Street after the South Burnett Regional Council gave its approval to Rose Chapel Funerals at Wednesday’s meeting.
Andrew To Run For Division 4
South Burnett child protection worker Andrew Saal announced on Friday he will be standing for Division 4
New Town Signs Coming Soon
The region’s towns and localities will soon be signposted in a new way.
Street Banner Costs May Rise
The cost of stringing a banner across Kingaroy Street or Knight Street could quadruple from $200 to $800 if the SBRC agrees to adopt a recommendation from its Traffic Advisory Committee.
Curtain Coming Down On Big Screen?
The future of the Big Screen Film Festival looks bleak unless new local funding can be found
Wondai Sprints Get $220,000 Track
The South Burnett Regional Council breathed new life into the proposed Wondai Sprints motor race meeting on Wednesday when it agreed to resurface parts of the Wondai Industrial Estate to provide Sprints organisers with a race track.
Emeric To Target Division 2
Blackbutt postmaster Emeric Charles has put up his hand as a candidate at the 2016 Council poll
Moffatdale Gets Ready To Celebrate
It’s going to be a big day on Saturday with the centenary celebrations at Moffatdale State School
$16,000 For Women’s Fitness
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated the South Burnett Regional Council for being one of the Queensland councils to receive funding through the “Get Out, Get Active” program.
Lantana Program Needs Support
In the last three years the South Burnett Regional Council has treated 712 hectares of lantana on roadsides and reserves – an area roughly equivalent to 1700km of roadway with 2 metre deep lantana on both road edges.
Council Receives $1.2m Windfall
Lobbying in Canberra, a change to Australian accounting standards and a reduction in employee benefits has combined to deliver an unexpected million dollar windfall to the South Burnett Regional Council
Towering Problem A Problem No More
Cr Ros Heit said she was “jumping for joy” on Monday when she found NBNCo has just erected its Tingoora network tower in forestry south of the town.
Have Your Say On Council Pay
The Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal has begun its annual review program to determine the remuneration to be paid to mayors, deputy mayors and councillors from July 1, 2016.
Council Warns Against
DIY Home Improvements
The South Burnett Regional Council has issued a warning about the risks of DIY improvements on older homes
More Roadworks In Nanango
South Burnett Regional Council plans to lay asphalt at the roundabout of Drayton Street and Fitzroy Street, Nanango, on Sunday (November 1).
McCauley Weir … Yes Or No?
It could cost as much as half a million dollars to re-open McCauley Weir for recreational fishing and boating, the Nanango Tourism and Development Association was told on Friday.
Deadline For Youth To Nominate
Young people in Yarraman and Cooyar interested in seeking a position on Toowoomba Regional Council’s Youth Leaders’ program have until Wednesday (October 28) to lodge nominations.
Quotes Sought For Tips
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for quotes for the supervision of the Kingaroy, Wattle Camp, and Timber Towns (Blackbutt/Benarkin) waste facilities.
Hodges Road Partially
Closed For Two Weeks
Hodges Road in Kingaroy will be partially closed for two weeks from next Monday, October 26, so roadworks can be carried out in the area adjacent to the new Kingaroy Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Dog Registrations Delayed
Dog registration renewal notices will be sent out on November 30 – two months later than usual – the South Burnett Regional Council said today.
