PNG Helps Out South Burnett
A $750 flood appeal cheque was handed over on Friday on behalf of the Madang Rotary Club
Fence To Help Keep Kids Safe
Children can now play safely in a fenced area in Wooroolin Park, thanks to the Wooroolin/Tingoora Lions Club and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Faces Tough Decisions
South Burnett roads and bridges will continue to steadily deteriorate to the point where they become untrafficable if Council can’t raise extra money, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has warned.
Special Two-Day Show
At Gallery This Weekend
South Burnett residents will get a chance to become art critics this weekend when artist Lee Porter’s exhibition “Can You See What I See?” goes on show for two days at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery.
Eye-Opening Trip For Young Politicians
It’s not often that people really can say they have been on the trip of a lifetime, but I can. In April I was privileged to be selected to represent The Nationals on the 29th Australian Political Exchange Council’s (APEC) delegation to the United States.
Indigenous Councils Told To Lift Fees
The State Government has announced a “carrot and stick” approach to indigenous councils, aimed at ending what it describes as a “handout approach” to government funding.
Mayor Unhappy With Tax Collector Role
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann isn’t happy about his Council being forced to collect taxes on behalf of the State Government.
Suggestion Boxes For Town Upgrade
Suggestion boxes have been placed around the Maidenwell area to collect community ideas in regards to proposed town improvements.
Liaison Link With Council
Yarraman residents have been promised a more seamless link with Toowoomba Regional Council following the appointment of a Community Liaison Officer for the northern end of the region.
Councillors Weigh Up Roads Levy
South Burnett councillors have met in a workshop to discuss the pros and cons of introducing a roads levy in the July Council Budget.
‘Off-Leash’ Plan For Yarraman Park
The southern end of Errol Munt Oval in Yarraman has been identified as a proposed “dog off-leash area” by Toowoomba Regional Council, subject to further community consultation.
Businesses Plan ‘Shop Local’ Campaign
Small businesses in the South Burnett are putting together a “shop local” campaign to entice more shoppers to support local business.
Councils Told To Cut Services
Local Councils throughout Queensland have been told by the State and Federal governments that they will need to look after their own revenue raising, South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today.
Duo Praised Again For Flood Effort
The Chief Executive Officer of “Local Buy” – the Local Government Association of Queensland’s procurement services company – travelled to Kingaroy last week to recognise two South Burnett council employees.
Thank You To Farm Volunteers
About 30 volunteers put up their hands to help clean up farms across the South Burnett on Sunday.
Ten-Year Project Drawing To An End
A 10-year project to upgrade Kingaroy’s water supply system took one of its final steps this week when the South Burnett Regional Council accepted a $1.11 million tender for the supply of 7.2 kilometres of water pipes from Iplex Pty Ltd.
Rodeo School For Ficks Crossing
A rodeo school will be established at Ficks Crossing after the South Burnett Regional Council signed a lease agreement with the Shaftesbury Centre this week.
A Day To Help Clean Up Farms
Councillors, business owners and residents have registered to help clean up South Burnett farms this Sunday (May 19) for “Clean Up South Burnett Farms Day”.
Deputy Mayor Calls For Longer Parliaments
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Keith Campbell has called for the scrapping of three-year terms for the Federal Government, saying Parliament should run for fixed, four-year periods.
Mayor To Lobby For Roads Funding
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will lobby the Federal Transport Minister – and Shadow Minister – for more roads funding when he meets with representatives next month.
