Ron’s A Top Citizen
Toowoomba councillor John Gouldson travelled to Yarraman on Saturday to present the town’s Australia Day awards at a community brekkie held at Memorial Hall.
Koys Honoured At Murgon
Saturday’s rain forced the Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum team to shift their annual Australia Day event from the museum grounds to the Murgon PCYC … but it didn’t stop the celebrations.
Fun And Games At Nanango
Wet weather failed to dampen spirits at Nanango’s official 2013 Australia Day celebrations on Saturday.
Hall Packed At Wondai
They’re a hardy bunch at Wondai … the rain may have been pelting down outside, but the Wondai Town Hall was still full on Saturday for the town’s annual Australia Day celebration.
Latest Flood Updates
Latest updates from Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and the South Burnett Disaster Management Committee
Local Road Updates
Our latest round-up of local road closures
Preferred Supplier Meetings Postponed
The South Burnett Regional Council has postponed a series of four Preferred Supplier Meetings planned for Blackbutt, Nanango, Kingaroy and Wondai.
Water, Water Everywhere …
Ironically water – or the lack of it – is one of the major concerns now for the South Burnett Regional Council in the wake of the weekend flooding.
Floods Leave Huge Damage Bill
As the rain eases, the South Burnett is facing a massive repair bill. Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says initial reports indicate damage is worse than the 2011 floods
All South Burnett Tips
Closed Due To Floods
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that all landfills / waste facilities throughout the region are closed until further notice due to flooding.
Emergency Water Restrictions
Flood damage to infrastructure has forced the South Burnett Regional Council to extend Emergency Water Restrictions across the region, effective immediately.
Disaster Relief For Gympie Shire
Disaster relief arrangements have been activated for residents in the Gympie and North Burnett shires.
MP Praises SES and Council Team
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and his council team have done “an amazing job” handling the flood crisis.
Disaster Committee Update
Although the rain has been easing, the road situation is still extremely dangerous in the South Burnett and residents have been urged to stay at home and off the streets
Gordonbrook Dam Emergency Plan Activated
The South Burnett Regional Council has activated the Emergency Action Plan for Gordonbrook Dam.
South Burnett Road Closures
The heavy rain overnight has led to most major roads in the South Burnett region being closed and towns isolated
Murgon, Wondai Tips
Closed Due To Floods
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that the Murgon and Wondai tips are closed until further notice due to flooding.
Les Is Our 2013 Citizen Of The Year
Nanango show society president Les Schloss was named the 2013 South Burnett Citizen of the Year at the council’s Australia Day Awards ceremony held in Blackbutt this evening.
Get Active In Wondai Pool
South Burnett Regional Council in partnership with Wondai Swimming Pool will be conducting an Adult Water Fitness and Water Confidence Program during Term 1 of the school year.
Awards Ceremony At Blackbutt
South Burnett Regional Council has released the program for the 2013 Australia Day Awards ceremony which will be held at Blackbutt on Friday night.
