Council Newsbriefs
Newly elected Division 6 Cr Ros Heit was ceremonially sworn in at yesterday’s monthly South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Council Picks Roads To Recovery Projects
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend its 2014-15 Roads To Recovery grant money on four long-standing road improvement projects in the Kingaroy area.
Vandals Target Park
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has urged the public to dob in vandals after a spree in Nanango’s Pioneer Park.
New Software Goes Live On Monday
South Burnett Regional Council staff will be crossing their fingers that all goes to plan when their new business software system goes live on Monday.
Cherbourg Adopts Planning Scheme
Cherbourg has become the second Indigenous community in Queensland to adopt a Land Use Planning Scheme.
Water Upgrades Proceeding Well
Upgrades to the region’s water and wastewater (ie sewerage) systems have been progressing well, Water and Wastewater Portfolio chairperson Cr Barry Green told fellow councillors today.
Council Will End Cat Registrations
The South Burnett Regional Council today voted to put an end to compulsory cat registrations but owners will still have to pay the renewal notices recently distributed.
Mayor Answers Blackbutt Critics
About 300 people packed into the Blackbutt Community Hall on Tuesday evening to tell South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann something he probably already knew … the $200 compulsory road levy on annual rates is not popular.
Landholders Sought For Committee
The South Burnett Pest Advisory Committee is calling for nominations from motivated landholders interested in representing their local area.
$300,000 Road Funding Released
Repairs to two more South Burnett roads have received a boost with almost $300,000 more “Betterment” funding released by the State Government.
Little Girls Make A Big Difference
It was only $6 but this donation for the 2013 Relay For Life has touched the hearts of a trio of very tired walkers.
Road Works Start In Benarkin
Road works beginning this week on Scott and Hathaway streets in Benarkin are expected to take about five weeks, weather permitting.
Proston Railway Lives On
Proston’s railway – which was built in 1923 but removed in the early 1970s – will live on in a new form after the official unveiling of “Railway Park” in the town on Friday.
Drive Carefully At Roadworks
With all the roadworks happening around the region, the South Burnett Regional Council is urging motorists to drive responsibly and not put workers’ lives at risk.
Brekkie To Focus On Resilience
A free sausage sizzle will be held in Kingaroy next Thursday to help launch “Resilience Week”.
SB Directions Unveils 10 Projects
The South Burnett will have regional Business Excellence Awards – and a business mentoring program – running as part of Stage 2 of South Burnett Directions.
Fire Briefly Closes Tip
South Burnett Regional Council workers and an urban fire crew quickly brought a small fire at the Nanango landfill under control this morning.
$566,000 Funding To Repair Roads
The State Government has announced another $566,000 in “Betterment” funding to repair South Burnett roads.
Fast Food That’s Also Healthy!
South Burnett chef Jason Ford will be demonstrating “healthy fast food cooking” as part of the South Burnett Health and Lifestyle Expo.
Swinging Bridge Closed For Repairs
Toowoomba Regional Council has advised that the Cooyar Suspension bridge, across Cooyar Creek, will be temporarily closed later this month.
