Heritage Boosts Streetscape Project
The Heritage Nanango Community Branch has thrown its support behind the Nanango Streetscape Project by donating $66,000 to kick off Stage 1 of the project.
Public Meeting To Quiz Mayor
A public meeting will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall on October 15 to allow South Burnett ratepayers to quiz council on rates, charges and the $200 roads levy.
There’s Now Room To Swing A Cat (Or Dog)
Kingaroy RSPCA’s shelter expansion has been completed
$351,000 Boost For Community Groups
The South Burnett Regional Council has presented $109,000 in grants to almost 70 community organisations
Work Starts On River Road
Work has begun to fix two frequently flood-damaged sections of River Road, with local companies and contractors getting a boost from the $500,000 project.
Locals Are Now ‘Preferred’ Suppliers
The South Burnett Regional Council’s push to increase the amount of money it spends locally has borne fruit.
Students Get A Taste For Local History
The Kingaroy Heritage Museum in Haly Street has been attracting visits from local schools lately with several taking the opportunity to catch up on local history.
Mayoral Chats In October
Anyone wishing to raise an issue with South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann is invited to “have a chat” with him during his regular visits to local towns.
Heit Elected In Division 6
Acting Electoral Commissioner Walter van der Merwe has officially declared the poll for the South Burnett Local Government councillor by-election, confirming candidate Ros Heit will now represent Division 6
Which Way Now For Memerambi?
The controversial Memerambi housing estate is at a crossroads with the news that developer Summit View Meritor Pty Ltd has been placed in liquidation.
By-Election Goes To Recount
The South Burnett Regional Council’s by-election for Division 6 has turned into a cliff-hanger.
Pound Street Intersection To Close For Roadworks
The Pound Street and Avoca Street intersection in Kingaroy will be closed for about three weeks
Final Counting Tonight
Final counting in the Division 6 by-election for the South Burnett Regional Council will be conducted this evening.
Margin Closing In Ballot
It looks the Division 6 by-election in the South Burnett Regional Council could go down to the wire, with the margin closing slightly between Don Pinwill and Ros Heit.
Council Plans Burn-Offs
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that prescribed burns will be undertaken on Council Reserves across the South Burnett over the next three months.
Sewers To Get A Makeover
The South Burnett Regional Council has begun a program to reline more than 5km of sewers throughout the region to help ensure the long-term sustainability and efficiency of its wastewater infrastructure.
Pest Advisory Committee Seeks Members
The South Burnett Regional Council has established a Pest Advisory Committee to work with Council and community groups after an approach by local residents.
Council Approves Belvedere Split
South Burnett Regional Council has unanimously supported a reconfiguration of land near Kumbia which will allow two businesses to continue to operate.
Developers’ Fees To Rise
Developers look set to pay increased infrastructure charges as the South Burnett Regional Council begins a five-year process on November 1 to make charges consistent across the region.
Why Must People Die Before It’s A Black Spot?
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has questioned why safer roads have to be paid for with deaths
