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.
Council To Sell 32 Properties Owing Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council will put 32 properties – worth almost $4 million – up for auction to recover $358,000 in overdue rates.
Four Charged Over Vandalism
Four men have been charged after street signs were allegedly damaged early today near Fisher and Ivy streets, and Haly and Moonya streets, Kingaroy.
$276,000 To Transform Nanango
Nanango will receive a boost – and a facelift – from a $276,000 cash injection by the State Government announced today.
Vandals Hurting Us All
Vandalism of street signs is still causing headaches for the South Burnett Regional Council, and costing ratepayers money.
Mayor Asks PM To Visit
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has written to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd inviting him to visit the South Burnett and see for himself why local government needs a larger share of Federal Government funds.
Lions Support Village Green
Wondai’s “village green” project has received a boost from the local community in the form of a donation from the Wondai Lions Club.
Preferred Supplier Meetings On Again
The South Burnett Regional Council will be calling for two “Preferred Supplier Tender” arrangements next month.
Book Provides Opportunity To Reflect
South Burnett residents will have the opportunity next week to chat with author Liz Caffery, creator of the region’s special book of memories about the 2011/13 floods, “Reflections”.
New Regional ‘Brand’ To Be Unveiled
A new “regional brand” for the Wide Bay Burnett region will be unveiled at the Regional Queensland Lifestyle Expo to be held on July 16-17 in Brisbane.
Bread, Meat & Good Coffee!
Yurri Muntha … bread, meat … they’re some of the most important things in life.
‘Change Of Heart’ On Pay Rises
Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed news that the State Government plans to review proposed pay increases for State MPs and in turn, Local Government representatives in Queensland.
Councillor Opens Road Sign
South Burnett councillors are called on to do some strange things at times… and Sunday was no exception for Division 5 councillor Kathy Duff.
