Road Closed For Bridge Tests
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a section of Gayndah-Hivesville Road at Hivesville will be closed for four days from July 18 to allow assessment of the Sunday Creek Bridge.
Councillor Resigns After 16 Years
After more than 16 years in local government, South Burnett councillor Cheryl Dalton has decided to call it quits.
A Century On The Block
More than 500 people turned up last weekend to help Kingaroy’s former Council Chambers celebrate its 100th birthday.
NBN On The Way
Infrastructure for the National Broadband Network will begin to appear in the South Burnett soon after the South Burnett Regional Council approved three NBN sites at its monthly meeting on Wednesday.
Toowoomba Launches Video Link
Yarraman and Cooyar residents who have access to broadband internet will now be able to communicate directly with Toowoomba Regional Council via a new video conferencing project launched today.
Fees, Charges Rise 2 Per Cent
South Burnett residents will face an average 2 per cent rise from July 1 for using many council services after the South Burnett Regional Council passed its 2013-14 schedule of fees and charges yesterday.
Darryl Wins Award For Lantana
Neugmna landholder Darryl Otto has been recognised with a Pest Management Leadership Award for his work in clearing lantana.
Councillors Take On New Roles
South Burnett councillors are going to be kept even busier – and wearing more hats – following the creation of five new portfolios at today’s Council meeting.
$181,926 To Fix Mondure-Wheatlands Rd
Mondure-Wheatlands Road – a key school bus route and access road for rural producers – will be upgraded as part of the State Government’s push to make flood-ravaged communities more resilient.
Mayor Confirms Roads Levy Plus Rates Rise
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann confirmed today a roads levy would be included in the upcoming Council Budget, on top of the previously announced rates rise of 5.9 per cent.
‘Heading In The Right Direction’
“It doesn’t have to be our idea for it to be a great idea” … this is the concept behind the South Burnett’s new economic and tourism development body, South Burnett Directions, launched on Tuesday in Kingaroy by Local Government Minister David Crisafulli.
Pool Closures ‘Off The Table’
The South Burnett Regional Council will reconsider the idea of public swimming pool closures after receiving negative feedback from some South Burnett residents over the past few days.
$3300 Boost For BlazeAid
BlazeAid – the volunteer group which has been helping South Burnett farmers repair fences in the wake of this year’s floods – has received a boost in the form of food and fuel cards to the value of $3300.
Council To Take Action On Unpaid Rates
South Burnett councillors have requested a full report on Council rates that are overdue for payment.
SBRC Considers Pool Closures
The South Burnett Regional Council may be forced to look at closing some town swimming pools
Antonio To Head Taiwan Trade Tour
Toowoomba region businesses looking to crack lucrative Asian markets have been urged to join Toowoomba Regional Council on a business tour to Korea and Taiwan in September.
Official Launch For SB Directions
The South Burnett’s new economic and tourism development body, South Burnett Directions, will be officially launched next Tuesday (June 11)
Qld Seeks Changes To Referendum Question
The State Government will back a proposed change to the Constitution to recognise local Councils but has suggested changes to the referendum question to “protect Local Government from Federal control”.
Drainage Problems ‘May Be Solved’
Council hopes that drainage problems at the Memerambi housing estate will be solved soon
Glittering Night Launches Charity Trust
The glittering Mayoral Ball held at Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday night raised at least $30,000 for South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s new Charity Trust.
