Suppliers Urged To Register With Council
Local firms wishing to do business with Toowoomba Regional Council have been urged to register their relevant details in readiness for the new financial year.
Local Labour Allowed For Disasters
NDRRA rule changes mean Councils – not contractors – can do repair work next time disaster strikes
Big Crowd For Big Screen
The Big Screen Film Festival’s red carpet opening night drew a good crowd at the Nanango Cultural Centre … in fact, it was almost “packed to the rafters” for special guest actor Ryan Corr.
NaTDA To Visit McCauley Weir
Two representatives from the Nanango Tourism and Development Association (NaTDA) will take up an invitation from the South Burnett Regional Council to inspect McCauley Weir.
Report Highlights Regional Pay Gap
Reducing the inequality of income distribution within and between Australian regions through new investment is pivotal to strengthening Australia’s economy, according to a report released on Sunday by the ALGA
Council Seeks Feedback
South Burnett Regional Council is calling on the community to review and provide feedback on its Draft Corporate Plan for 2014-18.
Healthy Change Program Wins Award
Toowoomba Regional Council’s CHANGE Project has been voted the best in Queensland at the Parks and Leisure Australia awards on the Gold Coast.
Dam Switches Back On
The quality of Kingaroy’s water could take a dip next week.
Botanical Park ‘A Good Idea’
A proposal to build a botanical park in Kingaroy has been cautiously welcomed by the SBRC
Cheque To Help Keep Out The Cold
Staff from Murgon’s Graham House were overjoyed at the Mayor’s Charity Ball last month when a cheque for $15,000 was presented to them for their “Warm for Winter” project.
Council Budget Takes Shape
After weeks of discussions, the 2015-16 South Burnett Regional Council Budget will be formally presented to Councillors to peruse at 9:00am on Wednesday (June 10).
Indigenous Mayors Want To Be Heard
Queensland’s 17 Indigenous councils want to be invited to attend a special meeting to discuss preparations for a referendum to formally recognise Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders in the Constitution.
Hospital Deadline Looming
There is still no good news to report about the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital, with the June 30 deadline for the hospital’s closure drawing closer.
No Compo For Traders
A suggestion that businesses in Markwell Street, Kingaroy, be compensated for lost business due to road repairs would set a dangerous precedent if agreed upon, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said on Tuesday.
Mayor Meets With King Street Owners
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and Council staff met on Tuesday afternoon with residents of King Street, Memerambi
Date Set For Forum
The 2015 Wide Bay Burnett Regional Economic Development Growth Forum will be held in Maryborough in November.
Back Home … At Last!
It’s been four months in the making. But on Friday night, eager visitors finally got to inspect it
Former Mayor Awarded OAM
Former Rosalie Shire mayor Noel Strohfeld has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal
Upgrades At Cloyna, Brigooda
The South Burnett Regional Council will be operating transfer stations at the Brigooda and Cloyna Waste Facilities from June 15.
Funding Split Up Agreed For Rail Trail
The South Burnett Regional Council and the Gympie Regional Council have come to an agreement on how to split up the $2 million State Government grant to develop the Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail.
