Council Plugs Memerambi ‘Hole’
A ‘hole’ in the former Kingaroy Shire Council’s Planning Scheme which allowed the developer of the failed Memerambi Estate to erect houses before building infrastructure has been plugged.
Dollars ‘Have A Domino Effect’
More than two dozen South Burnett community groups went home happy after a combined morning tea in Kingaroy on Wednesday where they received cheques from a number of schemes.
Wall To Be Replaced
Work will start soon on the replacement of a section of rock wall surrounding the pond near the Senior Citizens Centre in Kingaroy.
New Policy Will Tackle Waste
About 150 South Burnett businesses will soon have to comply with the same regulations covering trade waste that most Kingaroy businesses already do after the South Burnett Regional Council adopted a new Trade Waste Management Policy yesterday.
$20m Sewage Plant Gets Underway
A contract to build Kingaroy’s new $20 million sewage treatment plant was signed at the South Burnett Regional Council’s offices in an official ceremony yesterday afternoon.
Thermal Cameras Track Deer
Biosecurity Queensland is working with Gympie Regional Council to conduct surveys of feral deer populations using thermal imagery.
Mayor Tips End Of Quarterly Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council could put an end to quarterly rates bills in 2015
Public Meeting Tonight
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be holding a Community Meeting at the Murgon Town Hall in Gore Street, Murgon, from 5:30pm tonight (Monday).
Potential At Pound Street
One of Kingaroy’s most prime pieces of real estate is almost ready to go on the market.
2014 Business Of The Year
Ollie’s Mower Service in Kingaroy has been named “Business Of The Year” at the inaugural South Burnett Business Excellence Awards.
Webcke Guest At Golf Day
Teams have been invited to nominate for the Mayor’s Charity Golf Day – and get the chance to meet former Kangaroo, Maroon and Bronco rugby league player Shane Webcke.
Mayor Elected To LGAQ
South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann has been elected to fill a vacant spot on the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Policy Executive.
Pioneer Brothers Earn A Place
Descendants of South Burnett pioneers William, Thomas and Michael Carew gathered in Kingaroy on Saturday morning to mark the official unveiling of a new park name to remember the brothers.
Novelist To Visit Library
It’s going to be busy at Kingaroy Library over the next few weeks.
Videos To Promote ‘The Perfect Place’
WBBROC has released a series of videos aimed at selling our region to the world
S-BRAG Woos Nanango Residents
A Nanango branch of the South Burnett Residents Action Group (S-BRAG) looks set to be formed
S-BRAG Plans Nanango Branch
The South Burnett Residents Action Group Inc (S-BRAG) will be holding a public meeting in Nanango tonight to form a local sub-branch of the association.
Road Resurfacing
Program To Begin
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that it will be conducting its annual road resurfacing program throughout the region during the next few months.
Time Running Out For Toowoomba Awards
Toowoomba councillor Anne Glasheen is urging Yarraman and Cooyar residents to nominate outstanding residents for the 2015 Australia Day Awards.
Councils Get Road Funding – At Last
Local councils should start breathing a little easier with the release today of the funding amounts they will receive from the Federal Government’s Roads To Recovery program.
