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
Kingaroy Water Quality ‘Improving’
South Burnett Regional Council is confident Kingaroy’s water supply will get the “all clear” soon
CCTVs To Stop Vandalism
The South Burnett Regional Council will soon install closed circuit video cameras in 10 of the region’s public parks in a bid to combat vandalism.
Councillors Inspect Floodways
South Burnett councillors Ros Heit and Damien Tessmann recently inspected repairs to a number of floodways in Division 6.
Markwell Street Closure
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a section of Markwell Street in the Kingaroy CBD will be closed at night next month to allow roadworks to take place.
Make A Date For Calendar Girls
The South Burnett Regional Council will be mounting a stall in Kingaroy Shoppingworld soon to publicise the upcoming performance of the smash British comedy “Calendar Girls” in Kingaroy on Monday, March 10.
Inspectors Check On Road Repairs
Four of the South Burnett’s flood repairs sites have been put under the microscope
Councillors To Consider
‘Voluntary’ Water Restrictions
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today Kingaroy residents will be asked to consider “voluntary” water restrictions next week.
Inspectors Will Check Flood Repairs
Members of the Australian Government Reconstruction Inspectorate will visit the South Burnett on Thursday to meet members of the South Burnett Regional Council and look at reconstruction efforts from the 2011 and 2013 floods.
Cherbourg Alcohol Ban Being Reviewed
Cherbourg’s alcohol ban may be lifted depending on community attitudes and the result of a joint application by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council and the South Burnett Regional Council.
