Makeover For Dirt Road
Work will begin next week to lay bitumen on Johnson Street at Hivesville.
Just A Word … And Life Goes On
“Cancer is a word not a sentence” … it may be a cliche, but when it comes out of the mouth of someone who recently had a mastectomy and is still smiling, the words hit home.
Danita To Target Division 3
Danita Potter is the latest candidate to toss a hat into the ring for the 2016 council election
Murgon Pool Will Reopen With A Splash
Murgon’s Jubilee Swimming Pool will reopen on Monday, October 12 after a $1.1 million upgrade.
Upgrade To Dalby Street
South Burnett Regional Council has begun upgrading the eastern end of Dalby Street, between Fitzroy Street and Gipps Street, to a sealed pavement.
Nature Walk Honours Ex-Councillor
Former Nanango Shire deputy mayor – and long-time Nanango Historical Society president – Ros Gregor has been recognised by having the nature walk at Tipperary Flat named after her.
Syrians ‘Not Welcome Here’
The SBRC will be advising the Federal Government the region is unwilling to accept Syrian refugees
Springtime Comes To Nanango
Anyone who’s driven through Nanango over the past week or so has witnessed a little piece of history … and no one could be more delighted than Cr Barry Green.
$8500 Raised At Charity Golf Day
The South Burnett Regional Council Mayor’s first Charity Golf Day for the year has been hailed a resounding success with 72 players raising more than $8500 profit for deserving organisations during the event.
Nominate Our Top Achievers
Nominations are now open for South Burnett Regional Council’s 2016 Australia Day awards.
Christmas Theme For Funding
“Christmas” will be the theme for the latest round of funding from the Mayor’s Community Benefit Fund announced on Friday.
Work Progressing On Plants
The SBRC says work on the region’s two major infrastructure projects are well underway
Ford To Run For Council
Well-known local chef Jason Ford has announced he will run for Division 4 in the next Council election
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.
