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.
Left Behind But Battling On
Meet Lynette. She’s a typical Aussie woman with a fairly typical story to tell.
A Win For Common Sense
The recent local government elections on March 19 appear to have been a win for common sense.
It’s Beyond A Joke
It’s April Fool’s Day but the biggest joke in the South Burnett today is the election results. Or rather, the lack of them.
Why I Assaulted Grant Newson
On Monday this week I attended Kingaroy Magistrates Court to answer a charge of common assault that had been filed against me after a complaint to police by Mayoral candidate Grant Newson.
Road Levy Or Fewer Services?
With the four-yearly local government elections now just over a month away, it seems clear the Road Levy remains an issue South Burnett candidates will need to address openly and honestly.
It Must Be Real, I Saw It On Facebook
If ever our region was given a wake-up call about social media, it happened today.
I Pledge To Not Do It …
Hand on heart, I’m asking you … please don’t do it! That is, put your hand on your heart.
Serious Times Need Not-So-Serious People
Forty years ago, something remarkable happened in Australia … an elected government was replaced without an election, and an Opposition Leader promoted to Prime Minister.
Time To End The War On Drugs?
News last week that South Burnett police discovered 21 drug drivers out of 200 roadside drug tests in a recent weekend blitz has come as a shock to many people.
How Did Bigotry Triumph Over A Fair Go?
Congratulations bigots. You have won. Your Islamaphobia has triumphed over common sense, decency and the truth in the recent online poll conducted by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Reserve Opinions Until The Facts Are In
If the South Burnett has two flaws, one is that there are some people out there who like to form opinions in the absence of facts; and the other is there are people who like to ignore the existence of facts if they don’t suit their opinions.
Let’s Get Tough On The Tech Giants
In the late 1980s I watched a video about the end of the world as we knew it.
Sign Up … Right Now
On Wednesday morning, South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann issued an impassioned appeal for the South Burnett community to get behind his push to keep the South Burnett Private Hospital in operation.
Not The Time To Throw In The Towel
It’s deeply ironic – and slightly tragic – the South Burnett Tourism Association will be voting on whether or not to dissolve itself in the middle of this month.
There’s A New Council Coming
The shape of the South Burnett Regional Council will look very different after the 2016 Council elections.
Some Very Big Shoes To Fill
The announcement by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann at this year’s Mayor’s Gala Charity Ball that he will not be recontesting the position at the next Council elections in March 2016 has come like a bombshell to many people.
Show Us The Money
At the South Burnett Regional Council’s May meeting, Councillors voted unanimously to press the Federal Government for a fairer slice of the taxation pie.
Indonesia Merits A Considered Response
The recent firing squad executions of convicted drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran by Indonesian police provoked widespread revulsion and a measure of anger in most Australians.
