Discount For Early Payers
South Burnett Regional Council has maintained its policy of providing a 10 per cent discount for “early bird” ratepayers.
Round 2 Of Funding Available
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has invited South Burnett Regional Council to apply for funding under Round 2 of the Royalties for the Regions program.
Council Slashes Dog Bounty
Toowoomba Regional Council has reduced the wild dog scalp bounty – and standardised the payment across the region – in a bid to encourage landholders to use baits.
Council To Run Private Hospital
The future of the South Burnett Private Hospital in Kingaroy has been assured with a decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to take over running the facility.
Airport Weather Service Saved
The South Burnett Regional Council will pay $70,000 to maintain a weather information service at Kingaroy Airport.
How Much You’ll Pay In Future
If you thought this year’s rise in the South Burnett Regional Council’s rates and charges was hefty, be prepared for more of the same over the next two years.
$10m Upgrade For Water and Sewerage
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend almost $10 million upgrading the region’s water and sewerage infrastructure over the coming year as part of a 10-year, $90 million replacement program.
Road Works: Is Your Road On The List?
Apart from the $3.14 million being spent on Road Levy projects. the South Burnett Regional Council will spend a further $12.74 million out of its general budget on improving the region’s roads this year.
What The Budget Means To You
The average South Burnett ratepayer will be asked to pay an extra $80 per quarter – or about $6.15 per week – as a result of the South Burnett Regional Council’s 2013-14 Budget
Budget ‘Fail’ On Facebook
Reaction to today’s South Burnett Regional Council Budget has been cool on social media, with Facebook members questioning on Council’s wall the need to spend money on some projects when local roads need repairs.
Where The Road Levy Will Be Spent
The South Burnett Regional Council will raise $3,154,800 from the new $200 per annum Road Infrastructure Levy introduced in today’s Budget.
Mayor’s Budget Speech
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann delivered the Council’s 2013-14 Budget this morning.
What Do You Think About Kerbside Recycling?
South Burnett Regional Council is distributing survey forms to residents about the proposed introduction of recycling and green waste kerbside collections.
Gympie Rates Rise 3.2pc
Gympie Regional Council has announced at 3.2 per cent general rate rise in their 2013-2014 Budget.
TRC Rates Rise 4.5pc
Ratepayers in the Toowoomba Regional Council area will pay on average an extra 4.5 per cent in general rates following the release of the Council’s 2013-14 Budget this morning.
Community’s Link With Council
An afternoon tea was held in Yarraman on Thursday to allow local residents to meet their new Community Liaison Officer, Ms Caley Quinn, who has been appointed by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Town Wants Oval Levelled
Maidenwell’s Community Group wants the sports field levelled and renamed J.A. Gorton Memorial Park
Water Levy Scrapped … For Now
A proposal to introduce a special levy on water and sewerage charges in this year’s South Burnett Regional Council budget has been set aside for at least 12 months.
Mayor To Lobby For More Funding
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann is angry that local councils are responsible for 80 per cent of infrastructure yet receive just 3 per cent of tax revenue collected by the Federal Government.
Council Backs ‘Yes’ Vote
The South Burnett Regional Council has come out to publicly endorse the “Yes” case for the September referendum aimed at recognising Local Government in the Australian Constitution.
