SBWIA Withdraws Offer Of Help
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association has backed away from a proposal that it merge with the South Burnett Tourism Association to help keep the region’s tourism organisation alive.
Park Sale ‘Disgraceful’
Residents of Kingaroy and the South Burnett should be seriously alarmed at how easily a public park can be sold off regardless of the massive disapproval of ratepayers, Greens Candidate for Maranoa Grant Newson said today.
If You Can’t Do The Time …
Some of the most unlikely people will be going “behind bars” this week, doing time to stop youth crime and helping out the South Burnett PCYC.
State Approves Park Sale
The State Government has approved the sale of part of Adermann Park to St John’s Lutheran School
Mayor To Launch Charity Trust
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will officially launch a new “Mayor’s Charity Trust” at the Mayoral Charity Gala Ball which will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on June 1.
Cherbourg Fails ‘Advantage’ Test
Cherbourg has been named as one of the most disadvantaged areas in Australia by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The Next Step Is Extinction …
“It’s our heritage and we have virtually nothing left … we should either protect it or just give up and put a highway through it.”
Rail Trail Open for Easter
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail ambassadors have repaired the trail between Blackbutt and Moore to “as good as new” just in time for the Easter long weekend, the South Burnett Regional Council said today.
Council ‘Not Going Broke’
Rumours that the South Burnett Regional Council is going broke are untrue, councillors heard last week.
Bunya Road Upgrade Inches Closer
The Bunya Mountains-Maidenwell Road may be sealed within a few years if discussions between Transport Minister Scott Emerson and SBRC Mayor Wayne Kratzmann bear fruit.
Council Will Consult Over Halls
The South Burnett Regional Council will consult local communities over the next twelve months about the future use of their halls.
Change Of Focus For Recovery Grants
A policy change in the Department of Communities will bring a major change of focus to the NDRRA Flexible Funding Program which is being administered by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Tourism Group At Crossroads
The South Burnett Tourism Association is at a crossroads after its outgoing President yesterday called for the organisation to be wound up.
Tips To Open Longer
Opening hours at the Wondai and Murgon Waste Transfer Stations will be extended in the near future.
More Blackbutt Development
The South Burnett Regional Council has approved a second new subdivision in Blackbutt
BlazeAid Still Needs Volunteers
BlazeAid is still looking for volunteers to assist with its flood recovery work in the South Burnett.
NANART Gallery Knocked Back
The South Burnett Regional Council has turned down a request from Nanango community arts group NANART to use a portion of the Nanango Cultural Centre as a permanent art gallery.
Good Roll-Up At Flood Meetings
More than 450 people attended the South Burnett Community Flood Recovery information meetings held last week.
Flood Bill Tops $45 Million
The SBRC estimates the Australia Day floods caused between $45-$50 million damage to roads.
Nine Selected For SB Directions
The names of the nine committee members who will help the South Burnett Regional Council shape the economic and tourism development of the region were released today.
