CCTV Cameras Not In Budget: Mayor
The South Burnett Regional Council has no plans to introduce closed-circuit TV cameras in Kingaroy or Nanango in the foreseeable future, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today.
Centenary Celebration At Old Chambers
Kingaroy’s 1913 Council Chambers building in Edward Street is celebrating its centenary this year, and the South Burnett Genealogical and Family History Society didn’t want the occasion to pass unnoticed.
School Accepts Parkland Purchase Price
The purchase of a portion of Adermann Park in Kingaroy by St John’s Lutheran School is almost certain to go ahead after the school committee voted on Wednesday evening to take up an offer for the land.
Flood Appeal Funds Released
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has approved its first round of applications to assist primary producers.
Road Name Change To Honour Family
The dog-leg portion of Heights Road in northern Nanango will be renamed Bradford Road in honour one of Nanango’s long-standing families if neighbours living along the road agree.
Nanango Will Get A Men’s Shed
The South Burnett Regional Council yesterday approved a $3000 grant to establish a Men’s Shed in Nanango High School’s grounds.
Council Water Rates Set To Soar
South Burnett water and sewerage bills look set to rise by an average of between $100 and $150 next year, and possibly more.
$3m Boost For Sports Clubs
Toowoomba Regional Council sport and recreation officers have assisted sports clubs in the shire gain more than $3 million of external grant money over the past two years.
SBRC Freezes Community Loans
The South Burnett Regional Council will call a temporary halt on loans to community groups while it considers whether it should set a limit the pool of loan funds it will make available in future.
Council Crackdown On Pets
The South Burnett Regional Council is cracking down on unregistered dogs and cats in the region’s towns
‘Throw The Book’ At Vandals
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has asked police “to throw the book” at drunken vandals who have been trashing Kingaroy street signs.
Mongrel On The Move
The South Burnett’s musical tractor, dubbed ‘Mongrel’, is being loaned to the Lockyer Valley Regional Council for use in this weekend’s Laidley Heritage festival.
Anzac Memories At Museum
The Kingaroy Heritage Museum has unveiled a new exhibition of military items in time for Anzac Day
Kratzie Back On Air
They’re obviously not working him hard enough down at Council … former breakfast announcer Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be getting back behind a microphone at CROW-FM on Sunday night. But it’s all for a good cause.
Bold New Vision For Tourism
The South Burnett Tourism Association has backed away from oblivion at its rescheduled AGM, voting instead to elect a new executive and adopt a bold, new vision which will see it focus on local projects with greater member participation.
Doing Time For Kids
We don’t know how many laws were broken at Kingaroy Shoppingworld on Saturday morning … begging, pick-pocketing, attempted theft and even a spot of police brutality, but it was all in the name of a good cause.
Parents Positive About Parenting Program
Eight parents were bursting with enthusiasm after they completed a Positive Parenting Program led by facilitator Michell Forster last week.
Sewerage Repairs Will Start Soon
Contractors will begin work next week to reline a sewerage trunk main near River Road, Kingaroy, which suffered a partial failure during the February floods.
Heading In A New Direction
The South Burnett’s new economic development advisory committee has met for the first time
Kindy Plans Backyard Blitz
Kingaroy Kindergarten is planning a “Backyard Blitz” to finish off their playground
