Bridge To Be Replaced
The South Burnett Regional Council will start work soon to replace the Thompson Street timber bridge in Murgon with a concrete culvert.
Holiday Idea ‘Like A Lead Balloon’
An idea to move the South Burnett’s Ekka Show holiday has “gone over like a lead balloon”
Leah Scoots Back For Some Fun
A crowd of almost 600 school children thronged to the Murgon Skate Park in Gore Street on Friday afternoon to witness the new facility’s official opening by former Murgon resident Leah Purcell
Nanango Murals To Be Refreshed
Nanango’s murals will be refreshed as part of ambitious plans to improve the town’s streetscapes.
Caravan Park Planned For Boondooma
Boondooma Homestead will become home to the South Burnett’s western-most caravan park.
Warmer Start To Swimming Season
The South Burnett’s 2013-14 swimming season will kick off soon with warmer pools.
Cherbourg’s Working On
A New Business Model
Cherbourg is moving towards having people own their businesses in town.
Round 1 RADF Grants Announced
The South Burnett Regional Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee has announced the successful applicants for Round 1 of the latest Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants.
Roads To Be Renamed, Renumbered
The South Burnett Regional Council will rationalise road names and rural property numbers on several roads that intersected – or were adjacent to – the boundaries of the South Burnett’s old shires to improve residents’ safety.
Council Wants Debate On Ekka Holiday
The South Burnett Regional Council has called for a debate on moving the annual Ekka holiday
Grants Target Wild Dogs
Gympie Regional Council has been given $75,455 from the State Government to help manage wild dogs in the region.
Have A Chat With The Mayor
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be coming to a town near you soon to “have a chat”.
Urgent Need For Tax Overhaul: Mayor
The taxation system is in need of an urgent overhaul to give Local Government a fair share of money collected, South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today
MP Welcomes New Building Code
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed new laws passed through Parliament last week which could save households looking to build a new home or shed on their property thousands of dollars.
Mayors Gather In Townsville
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and CEO Ken McLoughlin are in Townsville today to attend the first ever Regional Round Table called by the State Government.
Council Targets Wild Dogs
South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, will be conducting another round of wild dog baiting in the South Burnett next month.
$2000 Boost For Flood Appeal
Blackbutt Singers and the Blackbutt Benarkin Lions Club have donated $2000 to the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal.
Council Seeking Quotes On Recycling
The South Burnett Regional Council will seek quotes on the true cost of operating a recycling program after a recent survey indicated a majority of respondents were in favour of the idea.
Eight Nominate For Division 6
A total of eight candidates have nominated for the South Burnett Regional Council’s Division 6 by-election.
BIEDO To Survey Sports Clubs
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation’s (BIEDO) says a survey it will conduct of sporting and recreational clubs will assist in the future support and sustainability of sport in the South Burnett.
