Council

Candidates Praised For Their Courage

Candidates Praised For Their Courage

The toxicity of social media meant many good people in Queensland’s 77 councils will not be recontesting their positions at the upcoming March 16 elections, a candidates’ forum held in Kingaroy heard on Monday night.

Dumping Damages Sewage Plant

Dumping Damages Sewage Plant

Trade waste dumped illegally into Kingaroy’s sewerage system has been blamed for South Burnett Regional Council being issued with an Environmental Protection Order.

CEO Briefs MPs On Law Changes

CEO Briefs MPs On Law Changes

South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt PSM addressed a State Government committee this week discussing proposed amendments to legislation which could affect the rates paid by resources companies.

Candidates Go Bush For The Night

Candidates Go Bush For The Night

All four South Burnett mayoral candidates were in action together for the first time at the Murgon Business and Development Association’s  (MBDA) meet’n’greet on Wednesday night. 

Where You’ll Be Voting

Where You’ll Be Voting

Wondering where to vote for the upcoming Council elections? Election day is Saturday, March 16, but pre-poll voting will be available from March 4.

Sitting Mayor Draws Top Slot

Sitting Mayor Draws Top Slot

Current mayor Elvie Sandow has drawn the top spot on the ballot paper to contest the upcoming Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council election.

Schumacher Draws Top Ballot Spot

Schumacher Draws Top Ballot Spot

Cr Kirstie Schumacher has secured the valuable No 1 spot on voting slips for the upcoming election for Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council.

SBRC Seeks Solar Funding

SBRC Seeks Solar Funding

South Burnett Regional Council will set aside $200,000 to install solar power in Council facilities in the hope it will receive a matching contribution from the State Government.

Council Declines Church Offer

Council Declines Church Offer

South Burnett Regional Council has declined an offer from the Anglican Church to take over ownership of St Faith’s Church and its cemetery in Mondure.

Residents Urged To ‘Get Ready’

Residents Urged To ‘Get Ready’

The South Burnett’s Local Disaster Management Group is urging residents to be prepared in case extreme weather linked to Tropical Cyclone Kirrily affects the region.