McCauley Weir Back On Agenda
A dispute between local watersports enthusiasts and the SBRC will be re-examined in September
Pool Repairs Delay Footpath Plan
A planned $400,000 upgrade of Murgon’s CBD footpaths has been set back 12 months
What Will This Year’s Rate Rise Be?
The South Burnett Regional Council will hand down its 2014-15 Budget nine days from now.
Rotary Salutes Gary’s Hard Work
SBRC’s Manager of Finance Gary Wall has been presented with a Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award
LNP Delegates Back Review
Of Council Complaints Process
Delegates at the LNP’s Annual Convention have unanimously backed a call by two South Burnett councillors to improve the way complaints against councillors are handled.
Murgon Pool Causes
Council Budget Headache
Inspections reveal the Murgon Swimming Pool requires major repairs
Toowoomba Grants Rounds Open
Toowoomba Regional Council is reminding residents that its Community Grant Programs are available for individuals and organisations in the TRC region seeking funding and assistance for not-for-profit ventures.
Reward A Business
For Excellent Service
Nominations are being sought from the public for the first-ever South Burnett-wide business awards.
TRC Opts For Water Tanks
Rainwater tanks will now be compulsory on new houses and commercial buildings in the Yarraman and Cooyar areas following a decision by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Proston Rural Water
Scheme May Go It Alone
People who use the Proston Rural Water Supply Scheme may soon carry the full operating costs of the scheme if a proposal to separate it from the rest of the region’s water supply scheme “pool” is accepted.
Slim Chance For Bridge Funding
“The weather in Canberra was chilly and so was our reception,” South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann told fellow councillors when he delivered his monthly Mayor’s Report at Council’s June meeting on Wednesday.
‘Nanny State’ Killing Sports Events
The costs of running a “nanny state” and defending against a “victim culture” where any misadventure is seen as someone else’s fault is sucking the life out of sports and community events, says Cr Barry Green.
Some Council Fees To Rise
South Burnett Regional Council adopted its new schedule of fees and charges for 2014-15 at its monthly meeting today.
Heritage Lodge Project Moves Ahead
South Burnett CTC’s proposed Heritage Lodge development at Nanango has taken a giant leap forward
Put It In Writing, Councillors Urge
South Burnett Regional Council is considering asking residents who want to lodge complaints against Councillors or staff to put their concerns in writing.
Memerambi Owners Offered A Way Out
Memerambi estate lot owners will pay up to $29,807 to have their properties connected to infrastructure
Ben’s Legacy Will Live On
Ben Walters was one of the quiet pioneers of Nanango but his contribution to the development of the town will never be forgotten following the official naming of the “Ben Walters Bridge” in his honour.
Council Wins Silver Award
South Burnett Regional Council received a Silver Award at the Australasian Reporting Awards Presentation held in Sydney last night.
Heritage To Sponsor Business Awards
Heritage Bank has come on board as the major sponsor for the new region-wide South Burnett Business Excellence Awards.
RADF Round To Open Soon
Round 1 of the 2014-15 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) will open on July 1.
