Council To Vote On Running Hospital
Independent consultants will be hired by the South Burnett Regional Council to crunch the numbers ahead of a proposal for Council to take over running the South Burnett Private Hospital.
Time Running Out To
Nominate Your Business
South Burnett Economic Development Officer Sharyn Garrett is reminding local businesses that time is running out to nominate for the 2015 South Burnett Business Excellence Awards.
Mining CEO Talks To Council
Moreton Resources has addressed Council about possible plans to develop a new coal mine
Council Boost For Community Groups
South Burnett Regional Council has dug deep and provided a total of $465,558 in community assistance to local not-for-profit groups and community associations.
Action Sought On
Wondai-Chinchilla Road
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be travelling to Brisbane to lobby the State Government about upgrading the Wondai-Chinchilla Road.
$59m Boost For Infrastructure
The State Government has announced more than $59 million in new funding “to unlock development opportunities, create jobs and drive economic growth”
Syrian Refugees? ‘No Way!’
It seems South Burnett residents – at least those who express opinions loudly on Facebook – don’t want to offer a friendly welcome to Syrian refugee families.
Kingaroy Substation Deferred
The construction of a proposed Kingaroy South Substation due to begin in 2018 has been shelved until 2025
Mayor Seeks Feedback Over Refugees
The South Burnett should seriously consider offering to take in some Syrian refugees, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said on Wednesday
Meeting Delivers Rail Trail Answers
The first tenders for construction of the Kingaroy-Murgon Rail Trail should be called in November, people attending a public meeting in Wondai heard on Monday afternoon.
Historic Bridge Gets Health Check
Can Tingoora’s historic wooden railway bridge be converted into a Rail Trail pedestrian bridge? The answer should be known by the end of October.
$225,000 Agreement After Man Crushed
The SBRC has agreed to implement WH&S upgrades after a 2013 incident where a man was crushed
$200,000 Boost For BIEDO
The Federal Government has provided $200,000 to keep BIEDO running, at least until June 2017
Kumbia Says ‘Down With Drought’
If you’re not living on a farm, you may think the drought is over … but it’s not, and the stress is still taking its toll on many local families.
New Round Of
Rail Trail Meetings
Council will be holding meetings soon to discuss the Murgon to Kingaroy Rail Trail’s economic possibilities
Dates Set For Pools To Re-Open
The Kingaroy swimming pool is undergoing a major refurbishment so its summer re-opening has been pushed back a bit later than usual this year.
Free Native Trees Available
Goomeri and Kilkivan organisations have been invited to take advantage of Gympie Regional Council’s free native plant tubestock program.
Generous Sponsorship
To Light Up Christmas
This year’s South Burnett Community Christmas Light competition will have the richest prizes on record, thanks to the generous sponsorship of West Australian businesswoman Gina Rinehart who has been investing in the region.
Blackbutt Flood
Proofing Moving Ahead
Preliminary work for a $3 million upgrade of Blackbutt’s storm water system will be completed this week
CBD Street Party
Planned For Nanango
The completion of Nanango’s streetscape project will be celebrated with a community street party
