Communication House To Be Sold
The South Burnett Regional Council will call tenders for the sale of Communication House in Wondai unless a community group can propose a worthwhile alternative use for the building.
Developer Wins Reprieve
A Nanango developer who lost their permit to build six units at 41-43 Wickham Street after seven years of inaction on the project won a reprieve from the South Burnett Regional Council today.
Tourism President Calls It Quits
The South Burnett Tourism Association (SBTA) will be looking to elect a new President when it holds it re-scheduled Annual General Meeting next month.
Warm Welcome In Wondai
The annual Wondai Community Meet’n’Greet has been held in Coronation Park
Council ‘Engages’ With Yarraman
A community meeting that had been touted as being a discussion on Yarraman’s de-amalgamation from Toowoomba turned out to be the exact opposite when Toowoomba Regional Council held its first-ever Community Engagement Forum in the town on Wednesday night.
Meet The Future Face Of Wondai
Wondai’s CBD will be transformed later this year when the South Burnett Regional Council implements the first stage of an ambitious “Village Green” redevelopment of the town centre
$80m Fund Opens For Councils
The State Government has matched dollar-for-dollar the Federal Government’s $40 million “betterment” fund, meaning $80 million will be available for local councils.
Disaster Lobbying Pays Off
A flying visit paid to Local Government Minister David Crisafulli last week by the South Burnett’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor has borne fruit – the South Burnett will receive an additional five weeks of emergency funding.
Jazz Star On His Way
Jazz trumpeter James Morrison and his Motown Band will be starring at the Mayoral Charity Gala Ball
Council Fights To Save Weather Service
The South Burnett Regional Council will formally ask the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) to reconsider its plan to axe Kingaroy airport’s weather forecasting service.
Gallery Welcomes New Faces
There were “many new faces” at the Kingaroy Art Gallery on Friday night when its March exhibition was officially opened.
Heading Off To America
South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann has been selected to take part in a special exchange program
Cash Floods In To Radiothon
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has received a massive boost from CROW-FM’s “Radiothon” auction … taking the total so far raised for South Burnett farmers to $35,000.
$17,500 Raised So Far
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has raised an incredible $17,500 so far
Council To Fight Mozzies
South Burnett Regional Council has allocated extra funds in a bid to eradicate the dengue mosquito from the region.
Aid Only Available For Flood 1
There have been three floods this year in the South Burnett but only victims of the first – the Australia Day weekend floods – are eligible so far for disaster relief.
Council Duo Wins Award
South Burnett Regional Council’s flood recovery efforts were acknowledged when two council officers received the 2013 Local Government Managers of Australia Queensland Procurement Professional Award yesterday.
Canal Solves Flooding Problem
The South Burnett Regional Council has temporarily solved highway flooding problems at Wooroolin by digging a small canal to help drain water from the Wooroolin Wetlands.
New Date For Yarraman Forum
A new date has been fixed for the twice-postponed Yarraman forum.
Stuart River Bridge Closed
The South Burnett Regional Council has been forced to close the Stuart River Bridge on the Proston-Boondooma Road.
