WBBROC To Host Growth Forum
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) will be hosting a Regional Economic Development Growth Forum in Maryborough next month.
Emergency Water Restrictions
Emergency water restrictions have been imposed in the Kingaroy town area after a water main burst
Telstra Blamed For Fault
South Burnett Regional Council says a Telstra fault at the local exchange is to blame for problems residents have been having for two days when trying to telephone council.
Submissions Invited On
Region’s Economic Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council is calling for public comments on its draft five-year Economic Development Plan
Marble Captures Spirit Of Anzac
Kingaroy’s new marble statue of a World War I digger has arrived ahead of schedule for its unveiling on Anzac Day next year.
Council Volunteers Win Award
South Burnett Regional Council has received a “High Commendation” at the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) 2014 Heritage Awards which were held at Old Government House in Brisbane on August 27.
Tessmann Elected Vice President
South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann has been elected vice-president of the Federal Young Nationals after defeating two other candidates in a ballot at the annual general meeting of the Federal Executive held in Canberra today.
Bridge Works To Begin
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that construction of bridges on the Kumbia-Brooklands Road and Gayndah-Hivesville Road will start on Monday (September 1).
Councillors Reduce Allowances
South Burnett councillors voted to reduce their statutory expense allowances at Wednesday’s monthly meeting.
Recycling Option Starting Soon
The South Burnett Regional Council has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council to start a recycling service in both council areas
Senate Passes Road Funding
The Australian Local Government Association has welcomed the passing of legislation in the Senate to extend Roads to Recovery funding to 2019, but has called for the program be made permanent to avoid a repeat of this year’s political impasse in the Senate.
Councillors Call For ‘Natural Justice’
The South Burnett Regional Council will present two motions to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference in October this year calling for improvements to the current complaints process against councillors.
Extra Boost For $4.5m Dam Project
Damage caused to the spillway at Gordonbrook Dam during the 2013 floods will cost $4.5 million to repair – but South Burnett ratepayers only have to pick up $80,000 of the massive bill.
Nominate A Neighbourhood Hero
Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking nominations for its 2015 Australia Day awards.
Roadworks At Kumbia
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that roadworks on Kumbia-Brooklands Road – between Parker Road and Ellesmere Road – will begin on Monday (August 25).
Deputy PM Comes Back ‘Home’
Former Kingaroy Shire mayor – and now Deputy PM – Warren Truss has been honoured by having the council meeting chamber in Kingaroy named after him.
Fatal Crash Grounds Garbos
A fatal road crash in South Australia will cause disruptions to garbage removal services in Goomeri, Kilkivan and other parts of the Gympie Regional Council area over the next few days.
$160,000 For Libraries
The South Burnett Regional Council will receive nearly $160,000 in State Government funding over the next three years to support library services in the region.
Business Awards Deadline Extended
The inaugural South Burnett Business Excellence Awards have had the deadline for entries extended two weeks to encourage more of the region’s businesses to enter.
$7.1m Federal Grant For Council
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has welcomed today’s announcement of Federal Assistance Grants to local councils.
