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Council Refuses To Pay Developer’s Costs

Council Refuses To Pay Developer’s Costs

The South Burnett Regional Council has rejected an application by the owner of a proposed shopping centre site in Nanango for a two-year extension to their current development permit in order to save ratepayers $136,000.

Carter Thanked For Tourism Service

Carter Thanked For Tourism Service

Former South Burnett Mayor David Carter has been thanked for his service on the Board of Toowoomba Golden West South Burnett Tourism.

Warm Welcome On A Nippy Night

Warm Welcome On A Nippy Night

A crowd of about 200 cinema fans thronged the Nanango Cultural Centre tonight for the official opening of the 6th annual Big Screen Film Festival.

Council Changes Start Early

Council Changes Start Early

Today’s statutory Post Election meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council ushered in not only the new Mayor and Councillors, but also several changes to the way the Council will operate in the future…

Mayor Promises New Approach For Council

Mayor Promises New Approach For Council

South Burnett Regional Council Mayor Wayne Kratzmann made a formal address to the audience at the Statutory Post Election Meeting of the Council today, shortly after being sworn into office.

Council CEO Warns That Local
Government Is At A Tipping Point

Council CEO Warns That Local<BR> Government Is At A Tipping Point

South Burnett Regional Council CEO Ken McLoughlin made a formal address to the audience at the Statutory Post Election Meeting of the Council today, prior to swearing the new Councillors into office.

Kingaroy’s New Bus Timetables Unveiled

Kingaroy’s new town bus service – part of the South Burnett Regional Council’s “Enhancing Passenger Transport Project” – will be officially launched next Monday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Glendon Street bus stop.

Police Can Take Action Over Signs

Police Can Take Action Over Signs

Political candidates – and their supporters – who deface or remove the roadside signs of their opponents could face criminal charges if caught.

Non-Voters Face Fines

Voter turnout at the recent Local Government elections was extremely low … but “election fatigue” won’t be a valid excuse to avoid a fine.

Win Free Tickets To The
2012 Big Screen Film Festival

Win Free Tickets To The<BR> 2012 Big Screen Film Festival

The 6th annual Big Screen Film Festival will be coming to Nanango and Kingaroy this Friday, Saturday and Sunday May 18-20. And to celebrate it, we have five free double passes to this year’s best films to give away!

Barry Green Wins Division 1

The final make-up if the new South Burnett Regional Council has now been finalised with the official declaration this afternoon of Barry Green as winner of Division 1 (Nanango).

Mark Cooks Up A Storm
In The South Burnett

Mark Cooks Up A Storm<br> In The South Burnett

Celebrity chef Mark Olive – aka “the Black Olive” – demonstrated his skills and shared his knowledge with audiences throughout the South Burnett this week.

Big Cheque For A Big Screen Night

Big Cheque For A Big Screen Night

The Heritage Community Branch in Nanango has provided $5000 to sponsor the opening night of the Big Screen Festival.

Out Becomes In At Kingaroy Tip

If you’re heading out to Kingaroy tip, you’ll notice some changes … the old exit is now the entrance.

PJ Is The Top-Secret Guest
Star Coming To Nanango!

PJ Is The Top-Secret Guest<br> Star Coming To Nanango!

Aussie actor Martin Sacks has been revealed as the guest star who will launch the Big Screen Film Festival in Nanango on Friday, May 18.

How Preferences Will Decide Green’s Fate

Counting in the South Burnett Regional Council’s hotly contested Division 1 election inched forward at a snail’s pace today, with incumbent Barry Green managing to increase his lead slightly to 35.73 per cent of the 2473 votes counted so far…

Disaster Funding Available
For Community Groups

The South Burnett Regional Council has accessed $250,000 in Federal and State Government funding for “community disaster recovery”.

Memerambi Homes ‘Not For Refugees’

South Burnett Regional Council has felt moved to scotch widespread rumours – or conspiracy theories – that have been floating around for some time that new homes being built at Memerambi are intended to house refugees.

Council Targets Wild Dogs

The South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Bio-security Queensland, will be participating in a co-ordinated wild dog baiting program next month.