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
Council Excited About ‘South
Burnett And Cherbourg On Show’
The South Burnett will be the place to be over the Labour Day weekend in October with more than 40 events planned throughout the region as part of “South Burnett and Cherbourg on Show”.
Work Starts On Street Art
Artist Mr Willie Nelson has started work to refresh the street murals in Nanango.
Proston Park Renamed
Proston Park in Rodney Street, Proston will be renamed “Railway Park” at the request of the local community.
Former Councillor To Head Grants Body
Former South Burnett Division 6 Cr Cheryl Dalton will be taking up a new role in public life shortly.
Developer Snaps Up Sunnyvale Estate
A developer who has purchased Kingaroy’s troubled Sunnyvale Estate housing project says he is “absolutely confident” in the future economic strength of the area.
TRC Gives Grants To Community Groups
Community groups in Yarraman and Cooyar have gained assistance under the latest round of community grants announced by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Pinwill Still In Lead
Although his margin has dropped slightly, Tingoora candidate Don Pinwill is still leading the tally for Division 6 of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Pinwill Leading Ballot
At the close of counting this evening of ballot papers for Division 6 of the South Burnett Regional Council, candidate Don Pinwill, from Tingoora, is leading with 519 votes.
Who Would Steal From A Cemetery?
Nanango businesswoman Sheila Kemp says she is “past angry”, “past shocked” … in fact, she says she could just sit down and cry.
Recycle Shop To Open In Kingaroy
South Burnett Regional Council has entered into a partnership with Links Community Services to provide a recycle shop in Kingaroy.
Tribunal To Rule On MPs’ Pay
Submissions to the Queensland Independent Remuneration Tribunal on the remuneration of Queensland MPs and former MPs closed on Tuesday (September 10).
Cat Registrations To End?
Amendments to the Animal Care and Protection Act announced by the State Government this week look like spelling an end to cat registrations in the South Burnett Regional Council area.
