Spotlight On Local Skills
Christmas shoppers had the opportunity of purchasing some unique local gifts at the Kingaroy Information, Art and Heritage Precinct markets
Councillors Now Have Discretionary Funds
The SBRC has adopted a Councillor Discretionary Fund Policy to help community organisations and events get Council funding more easily, and reduce red tape.
New Food Licence For Markets?
People who sell food at any of the South Burnett’s markets may need to apply for a new type of food vendor’s licence next year.
Regional Roadworks Update
Roads portfolio chairman Cr Damien Tessmann reported on the progress of a number of major roadworks projects at this week’s South Burnett Regional Council meetin
$680,000 To Improve Kingaroy Water
The quality of Kingaroy water will receive a much-needed boost following the announcement today of $680,000 funding by the State Government.
Murgon Hero Remembered
The grave of a Murgon man in the Netherlands has become the focus of an international search
SBRC Calls In Debt Collectors
The South Burnett Regional Council decided yesterday to ask debt collectors to pursue 39 errant ratepayers in a last ditch effort to avoid repossessing their properties.
Council Loses $1.4m In Grants
Council’s 2012-13 Budget may finish the year in deficit after it lost more than $1.4m in government funding
SBRC Approves More Flood Grants
The SBRC has approved three more grants from its Community Recovery Flexible Funding Program – a program whose guidelines are “so hard” that in September the Council took the extraordinary step of asking the Department Of Communities to loosen them.
Three Roads Earmarked For Recovery
The South Burnett Regional Council has announced it will spend $1.17 million to widen three local roads … but road users may have to wait as long as 18 months for the work to be completed.
Funding Available To Fight Boxthorn
South Burnett Regional Council has $80,000 available in assistance to landowners to treat African boxthorn.
Storm Whips South Burnett
A line of storms that swept through the South Burnett on Saturday night left a trail of destruction in their wake and about 5000 properties without power.
Town Planning Changes Made Easier
The State Government has further simplified guidelines for making and amending planning schemes following council and industry feedback.
New Laws Will Help ‘Buy Local’ Policy
Changes to the Local Government Act passed through Parliament last week will support the South Burnett Regional Council’s efforts to buy more locally-produced goods and services.
SBRC Backs Web Marketing Proposal
The SBRC has thrown its support behind a plan to copy an idea from NSW in a bid to attract new residents to the South Burnett.
New Café Does Cherbourg Proud
Birds sing and a magpie calls as I taste the best coffee I’ve had in years on the verandah of the Yurri Muntha Café at Cherbourg.
Council Awards $8.3m Road Contracts
The South Burnett Regional Council awarded $8.32 million in roadworks contracts at two Special Meetings this morning.
‘Big Reforms’ For Councils
The State Government is claiming the biggest reform of Local Government in a generation with the passing of a new Act in Parliament late last night.
Rain Can’t Stop The Reading Bug
Wet weather failed to dampen enthusiasm for the launch of Bug Fest in Nanango on Saturday.
Fewer Rates In Arrears
The South Burnett Regional Council says the decision to introduced quarterly rates notices has been a success.
