Councillor Floats Dam Drainage Idea
South Burnett councillor Barry Green floated the idea of draining Gordonbrook Dam to clean up Kingaroy’s water supply at today’s monthly Council meeting.
Councillor Apologises But Still Defiant
SBRC Councillor Damien Tessmann made his apology today to the South Burnett Regional Council
Chapel Filled For Final Farewell
The chapel at the Virgo Funeral Home at Taabinga Cemetery was filled to overflowing this morning for the funeral of former Kingaroy Shire mayor Bob Downes.
Well-Known Kilkivan Citizen Dies
A funeral will be held in Gympie on Thursday for well-known Kilkivan resident Sue Currie, wife of former Kilkivan Shire Council CEO Ray Currie and long-time curator of the Kilkivan and District Historical Society Museum.
Councils Launch Website To Sell Region
The Wide Bay Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) has launched a new website to sell the region as “The Perfect Place At Your Perfect Pace” to the world.
Huge Farewell For Bert Button
Cherbourg’s Jack O’Chin Oval was packed today with mourners for a man remembered as a councillor, activist and horse lover.
Work Starts On $5.3m Motel Project
A $5.3 million motel development on the D’Aguilar Highway is “one of the most exciting projects we have had in Kingaroy in recent years”.
Council Attacks Black Spots
The South Burnett Regional Council will be applying for funding from the Federal Government’s $100 million regional mobile coverage program to begin putting an end to the South Burnett’s worst mobile phone “black spots”.
Mayor ‘Confident’ About Inland Rail Route
Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said a roundtable meeting this morning with John Anderson – the chairman of the Federal Government’s implementation group for inland rail – has given him confidence in the future of the project.
War Theme For Art Competition
The South Burnett Regional Council’s Acquisitive Art Competition will have the theme of “The Great War 100 Years Ago” to mark the centenary of the start of World War I.
Former Mayor Of Kingaroy Dies
The funeral for former Kingaroy Shire chairman Bob Downes will be held on Tuesday
Court Clears Way For Memerambi Solution
A solution to Memerambi’s controversial housing estate is on the horizon following a win by the South Burnett Regional Council in the Planning and Environment Court.
Councillor Dies Of Cancer
Cherbourg councillor Bert Button, who died of cancer on Sunday morning, is being remembered
Think Tank Looking For Ideas
South Burnett tourism operators will have the opportunity next week to help formulate a strategy aimed at expanding the local tourism market by more than a third in the next six years.
Push For Better Tourism Signs
The South Burnett Tourism Association wants better signs placed outside the region to draw more tourists to the South Burnett.
Facelift For South Burnett Parks
South Burnett Regional Council says it has been busy upgrading parks and gardens across the region over the past few months.
Drought Blamed For Water Quality Issues
The South Burnett Regional Council’s problems with the Kingaroy water supply are continuing with news this afternoon that another naturally occurring chemical has been detected in the supply.
Blackbutt ‘Will Stay In South Burnett’
Moves by some Blackbutt residents to leave the South Burnett and join Toowoomba Regional Council will not bear fruit, SBRC Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today.
Council Plans More Road Maintenance
SBRC plans to refocus its efforts on road maintenance instead of capital works
Council’s Grants Program Opens
Council’s second round of funding offered under its Community Assistance Grants program is now open.
