Councillors To Honour Murgon War Hero
Councillors will contribute $15,250 towards the cost of sending nine delegates to Dodewaard in May
Council Rejects Relocatable Home Park
The South Burnett Regional Council has narrowly given the thumbs down to a proposal to build a 116-lot “relocatable home park” at Kingaroy’s Taabinga Estate.
Meet The Future Face Of Maidenwell
The South Burnett Regional Council has unveiled a three to five year concept plan for Maidenwell as part of its long-term program to gradually upgrade all the region’s towns and villages.
Bridge Named After Local Pioneer
Nanango’s Drayton Street bridge will be renamed the “Ben Walters Bridge” when it reopens later this week.
Rates Extension Splits Council
A proposal to offer primary producers an extra 30 days discount period on their latest rates notice split the South Burnett Regional Council today.
Council Standardises Grids Policy
Toowoomba Regional Council today passed a new policy to standardise gates and grids on its road network.
New Signs For Towns
Cooyar and Yarraman are to get new entry signs as part of a re-branding of the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Council Receives Positive
Feedback Over Car Park
Several South Burnett councillors recently inspected the work that has been done in the Scott Car Park in Henry Street, Nanango, and were pleased to hear a number of positive comments from the public
By-Election Called For Council
Nominations are now open to fill the vacancy left on Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council by the death of Cr Bert Button last month.
Work To Spruce Up Halls
South Burnett Regional Council has been giving some of the public halls in the region an “over-hall”.
$5000 Boost For Long
Weekend Celebration
The South Burnett and Cherbourg on Show long weekend promotion will be bigger than ever in 2014, thanks to extra support from the South Burnett Regional Council, local businesses and organisations.
Council Backs Tourism Promotions
The South Burnett Regional Council plans to work with local tourism business to promote the region at two iconic Brisbane events, the Ekka and Regional Flavours.
Hospital Renovations Begin Soon
Upgrades to the South Burnett Private Hospital in Kingaroy will begin soon, funded jointly by the South Burnett Regional Council, Kingaroy Rotary and the Federal Government.
Plans Taking Shape For Business Awards
One of South Burnett Directions’ initial projects – a regional Business Excellence Awards dinner – is a step closer with news today that a gala dinner is planned to be held in October.
Kingaroy Water Gets ‘All-Clear’
The South Burnett Regional Council has received clearance from Queensland Health to lift the health warning on Kingaroy water.
Complaint Lodged Against Councillor
southburnett.com.au understands another complaint has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council linked to the sale of a portion of Adermann Park in Kingaroy.
No Plan For New Levies
The South Burnett Regional Council has no plans to introduce any new levies in this year’s Budget
Cherbourg Chips In To Keep Bus Running
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has joined the South Burnett Regional Council’s push to keep the Brisbane to Murgon bus service running.
$10m Council Grant Approved
Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney has made good on his promise to give the South Burnett Regional Council $10 million towards the cost of upgrading Kingaroy’s ageing Wastewater Treatment Plant.
State Government Fees
‘Add 3pc To Rates Bill’
State Government fees and charges are adding 3 per cent to every rates bill in the South Burnett
