Leah To Open Skate Park
Leading Australian actress – and former Murgon resident – Leah Purcell will be the special guest at the official opening of the new Murgon Skate Park later this month.
Book A Chat With The Mayor
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be coming to a town near you soon to “have a chat”.
Nine Choices For Good Food
Nine businesses have signed up so far to join the South Burnett’s latest “Good Food Choices Program” .
New Look Apex Park (Yes, Apex)
South Burnett Regional Council workers have spent the past few months giving Kingaroy’s Apex Park a major makeover and the former “rocket park” is almost ready to be relaunched … but a suggestion it should also be renamed has provoked anger in the local community.
Tasting Success In Brisbane
The South Burnett has put on a strong showing at Regional Flavours 2013, Brisbane’s signature lifestyle event
Westec Wraps Up $4.2m Repairs
Westec Civil – a construction company which has been working for the past 10 months in the South Burnett – has asked to pass on its thanks to the various businesses in the local area which have provided essential support for them during their stay.
Pulse Confirms It Will Run Hospital
The Board of Pulse Health has confirmed its intention to continue managing the South Burnett Private Hospital, the South Burnett Regional Council announced this afternoon.
Toowoomba CEO Appointed
Acting Toowoomba Regional Council CEO Brian Pidgeon has been confirmed in the role.
Council Ballot On September 7
The by-election to fill the vacant councillor’s position in Division 6 of the South Burnett Regional Council will be held on September 7 … unless the Federal Election gets called on that date.
$41,333 In RADF Funding
The State Government has announced the latest allocations for regional Councils through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
Hospital Talks ‘Progressing Well’
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Ken McLoughlin says discussions with Pulse Health to continue running the South Burnett Private Hospital are “progressing well”.
Streetscape Work to Start Soon
Work is due to start soon in Nanango on Stage 1 of the South Burnett Regional Council’s streetscaping project in Nanango.
Council Refuses To Budge On Roadworks
Developers who want to build new sub-divisions in the South Burnett will have to build proper infrastructure before they can begin erecting houses.
Get Your Skates On!
Murgon’s new skate park will be officially opened in the next few weeks in a gala ceremony
Pulse ‘Highly Likely’ To Run Hospital
Pulse Health CEO Phillipa Blakey confirmed today the NSW-based company is “very keen” to reach an agreement with the South Burnett Regional Council to continue management of the South Burnett Private Hospital in Kingaroy.
Three More NBN Towers Approved
The South Burnett Regional Council has given approval to three more NBN towers to help bring fixed wireless broadband services to the region.
$220,000 Makeover For Kilkivan
Kilkivan’s main street will be getting a $220,000 makeover courtesy of Gympie Regional Council and the State Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program.
Councillor Bids Farewell
Division 6 Cr Cheryl Dalton has bid a fond – and at times, tearful – farewell to Council
More Roadworks To Start Soon
Drivers in the South Burnett will soon see an increase in road works over the next few weeks with council ramping up projects throughout the region.
$60,000 Injection For Village Green
The $150,000 Stage 2 of Wondai’s Village Green project – which aims to transform the centre of town – has received a $60,000 boost from the State Government.
