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.
Family Stunned By $64,000 Charge
We’ve all had troublesome neighbours, but Skye Roberts’ “bad neighbours” at Memerambi could end up costing her and her family $64,000.
Cassy Wins $1000 Bursary
Kingaroy nursing student Cassandra Noonan has won a $1000 bursary through the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ).
Properties Targeted
For Overdue Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin collection proceedings against 43 properties which are three or more years behind in their rates payments.
More Roadworks In Nanango
The South Burnett Regional Council will be starting toadworks in King Street (D’Aguilar Highway) Nanango next Tuesday, June 9.
Council Writes Off $32k Water Bill
The South Burnett Regional Council will forgive a $32,753.28 water bill run up by the Murgon Sports Association because the group now has just one active member and less than $1000 in its bank account.
Memerambi: The Great Debate
A decision to declare Memerambi Estate a “benefitted area” which was taken at the South Burnett Regional Council’s June 3 meeting provoked heated debate.
Council In Talks With Qld Health
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann told Wednesday’s Council meeting that Queensland Health may have a role to play in helping to save the beleaguered South Burnett Private Hospital.
Memerambi Estate
Fix Gets Green Light
The SBRC will spend $2.1 million to install missing roads and drainage on the Memerambi Estate
Mayor Gives Kindy A Boost
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann dropped into the Wondai Kindergarten on Tuesday to make good on a promise he made to the kindy’s committee members.
