Two Weeks To Get Entries In
Entries for the Kingaroy Regional Gallery’s $2000 “Digital Art Goes Wild” acquisitive youth art competition close in just over two weeks.
Digital Support For Local Radio Station
Independent Kingaroy radio station K-FM 96.3FM has been given the opportunity of receiving six months support to develop a digital marketing strategy.
Calendar Girls Coming in 2014
The South Burnett Regional Council is bringing the Australian stage production of “Calendar Girls” to the South Burnett next year.
Council To Build Communications Tower
The South Burnett Regional Council will build a new communications tower at Cushnie to improve its disaster communications capabilities.
Do You Remember Wengenville?
There’s a move to ensure the township of Wengenville isn’t allowed to fade away into history
Latest RADF Grants Announced
The South Burnett Regional Council’s Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee announced the successful applicants for Round Four Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants today.
Council Debates $200 Roads Levy
South Burnett ratepayers could soon be paying an extra $200 a year on their annual rates bill to fund road repairs.
Mayor Backs ‘Yes’ Vote In Referendum
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has urged all South Burnett residents to vote ‘Yes’ in a referendum that will be held in conjunction with the Federal election on September 14.
Manar Rd Closed For Repairs
South Burnett Regional Council has notified that Manar Road near Proston will be closed for about two weeks from next Monday to allow flood reconstruction work to occur.
Federal Government Won’t Force Fluoridation
The Federal Government will not force the South Burnett Regional Council to reintroduce fluoridation despite calls by a peak health group to do so.
Flood Appeal Funds Start Flowing
“South Burnett Dollars” are starting to flow to local businesses as a result of the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal.
Upgrade Planned For Sportsground
South Burnett Regional Council staff will prepare a proposal for an upgrade of the Maidenwell Sportsground – including the provision of more power outlets – following a public meeting held tonight.
Garden Celebrates Murgon’s ‘Black Pearl’
The South Burnett Regional Council has planted a garden at the recently Heritage-listed Murgon Town Hall to honour sporting legend Steve Renouf.
$400 Boost For Appeal
Donations are still coming into the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal as a result of various community fundraisers.
Council Faces ‘Tough Decisions’
On Funding For Road Repairs
Where do we find the money to repair the roads? This is the question the South Burnett Regional Council is now facing as it begins to frame its 2013-14 Budget.
Council Thanks Its Volunteers
The South Burnett Regional Council paid a special tribute last week to the 65-plus volunteers who help out at the region’s visitor information centres, art galleries, libraries and museums
Flood Appeal Passes $60,000
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has now raised more than $60,000 for farmers affected by the Australia Day floods … and donations are still coming in.
Climbing Walls Take Shape
Kids climbing the walls? Well, soon they’ll be able to “climb the walls” literally at three South Burnett parks.
Council Processing NBN Applications
NBNCo, the company rolling out Australia’s new high-speed broadband network, is pushing ahead with connecting up the South Burnett with fixed wireless broadband.
Roads Remain A Top Priority
The South Burnett Regional Council will continue to make roads a top priority in next year’s Budget, South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today.
