Stuart River Bridge Closed
The South Burnett Regional Council has been forced to close the Stuart River Bridge on the Proston-Boondooma Road.
Council Lobbies State For More Time
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and Deputy Mayor Keith Campbell went to Brisbane today to lobby Local Government Minister David Crisafulli to extend the period for emergency flood funding.
Waste Levy Officially Axed
The State Government has officially dumped the former Labor Government’s controversial waste levy by passing legislation in State Parliament today.
New Date For Clean-Up
The South Burnett Regional Council has set a new date for the region’s annual “Clean Up Australia Day”.
LGAQ Warns Of Increased Costs
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) President Margaret de Wit today urged Queensland councils to factor in how a potential 3.3 per cent rise in council costs will hit them when they set their rates for the 2013-14 financial year.
Charity Radio Auction Postponed
CROW-FM’s planned charity Radiothon tomorrow has been postponed because of the latest round of floods.
Historic Cemetery Comes Alive
Buried somewhere within the walls of Taromeo Cemetery is a time capsule which contains the names of everyone who worked to restore the pioneer site after the devastating 2011 floods.
‘Be Prepared’ Says Council
The South Burnett Regional Council is asking residents to “be prepared” as it is says the region may receive more rain over coming days.
McArdle Visit Postponed
Today’s visit to the South Burnett by Queensland Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle has been postponed because of road closures.
Latest Flood Updates
Latest updates and road closures, plus a live feed from the South Burnett Regional Council
Flood Recovery BBQ At Booubyjan
A Flood Recovery barbecue will be held at Booubyjan Hall on Friday, March 1, to provide information about flood recovery assistance packages.
Mayor Seeks Input About Yarraman
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio and councillors from Toowoomba Regional Council will be visiting Yarraman on Wednesday, February 27, to discuss visions for the future of the town.
Bowls Afternoon Raises $2000
Making $2000 for just a few hours work (and having a lot of fun) on a Saturday afternoon isn’t a bad effort.
Council Newsbriefs
Fitzroy Street in Nanango will soon have two ATM machines after the South Burnett Regional Council refused Bendigo Bank permission to locate an ATM in Drayton Street.
Child Care Centre, Shops Approved
Kingaroy will get another child care centre and some more shops after the South Burnett Regional Council gave the go-head this week for the construction of a new complex on three lots on the corner of Kingaroy Street and Mirage Avenue, opposite Taabinga State School.
Murgon’s War Hero To Be Honoured
Murgon war hero Patrick Tiernan will be remembered in 2014 at a 70th anniverary ceremony in the Netherlands, and the South Burnett will be represented at the event.
Where To Get Flood Advice
Flood Recovery Officer Damien O’Sullivan will be in attendance at the eight Community Flood Recovery meetings next week to provide more information for primary producers on what financial assistance is available in the wake of the Australia Day weekend floods.
Dengue Mozzies Found Here
Mosquitoes capable of spreading dengue fever have been found in the South Burnett.
Council Joins Murri Munchies
The South Burnett Regional Council has become an associate member of Murri Munchies Ltd, a not-for-profit alliance of Wide Bay Burnett indigenous people which wants to create an Australian bush tucker industry.
Memerambi School For Sale
The former Memerambi State School will be put up for sale after the South Burnett Regional Council today turned down an offer from the Department of Natural Resources and Mines to buy it for $215,000.
