New Plan Not a Bad Idea
The South Burnett Regional Council adopted a new three-year economic development plan at its August monthly meeting.
A Good Budget, All Up
The South Burnett Regional Council handed down its 2017-18 Budget on Monday. As it always does, the Budget included a rate rise – this year, 2.5 per cent – and as usual, whinging started in some quarters not long afterwards.
Bunnings … Good Or Bad For Us?
The recent announcement that retail chain Bunnings have lodged a development application with the South Burnett Regional Council to build a new store in Kingaroy has provoked a mixed response.
Time To Get Tough On Plastic
When plastic shopping bags first started to replace paper bags, there seemed to be universal acceptance of the lightweight material, its low cost and convenience.
Centrelink Cuts Are A Disgrace
When I was a boy, it was drummed into me that I should be proud to be Australian because our country had outlawed starvation.
Community Grants Policy Needs A Rethink
The South Burnett Regional Council recently changed its Community Grants Policy.
Our Volunteering Crisis
The South Burnett is likely to face a crisis in the coming decade.
How To Fill Our Empty Shops
Empty shops in many of the South Burnett’s towns have left some people believing that our region is in decline.
A Right Royal Waste Of Time
A note on Facebook by former South Burnett Regional Council candidate Caroline Haskard peaked my interest on Sunday.
Trump’s TPP Blow To Queensland
President Donald Trump’s signature on Tuesday which pulled the United States out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement could have long-term consequences for rural Queensland.
There Must Be A Better Date
A decision by a West Australian council to move “Australia Day” celebrations forward a couple of days from January 26 has had the predictable response.
This Is A Win Nobody Should Want
The South Burnett’s regional economy is of concern to just about everyone.
Buy Australian? Yes, Please!
A recent call by the ACTU for the Federal Government introduce a “Buy Australian” Act which would require all major government projects and services to use locally manufactured goods has a lot of merit, we think.
Please Focus On The Real Issues
R U Ok? Well, actually no … I am quite disturbed.
The Law Society Is Right
In late July when Four Corners exposed the horrific abuse that was occurring within Northern Territory youth detention centres, there was a national outcry.
Hasten Slowly On Voting Reform
As the results of the Federal Election come trickling in there’s been a lot of talk that there has to be a better way.
Australian Voters Aren’t Stupid
Australia let itself down badly at Saturday’s Federal election.
Turning The Corner?
The South Burnett’s economy has taken a bit of a hiding over the last five years.
Complaints Review Long Overdue
The announcement by Deputy Premier Jackie Trad that the State Government will review how complaints about mayors and councillors are managed is welcome, and long overdue.
Facebook: Is It A Woman’s World?
Strange but true: Facebook in the South Burnett seems to be largely a woman’s world.
