No Excuse For Rates To Rise: Greens
Greens spokesman Grant Newson has questioned why residents of the South Burnett Regional Council area are facing a probable rate rise in the upcoming Council Budget.
New Law ‘Helps Kingaroy Hospital’
Kingaroy Hospital, which was left in a “diabolical condition” by the previous State Government, will benefit from new legislation which gives regional hospitals a greater say over their operations, says Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington.
RACQ To Push Drive Tourism
South Burnett tourism operators will welcome today’s announcement by the RACQ that it will launch a major marketing campaign in August to help turbo-charge Queensland’s “drive tourism” industry.
Fixed Wireless Broadband By 2015
“Fixed wireless” connections to the National Broadband Network should be available across the South Burnett by 2015.
Sleepworking For A Good Cause
The staff at Kingaroy’s Commonwealth Bank definitely weren’t sleeping on the job today, despite the fact they were wearing their finest pyjamas while helping customers.
Solar Hot Water Rebate Axed
The State Government has announced its Solar Hot Water Rebate program will cease at close of business today.
Artists In Motion
Nimué Art is organising an art competition to run in conjunction with this year’s Motors In Motion Festival in Kingaroy
Pet Registration Fees To Rise 9pc
Pet owners will pay about 9 per cent more for dog and cat registrations when the South Burnett Regional Council introduces its new schedule of fees and charges on July 1.
Huston Nissan Goes Platinum
The South Burnett has received a rare honour: it’s now home to one of the top Nissan dealerships in Australia
Draft Report Identifies Future Gas Shortages
If the domestic gas supply situation does not improve over the next 12 months, Queensland could run out of time to address shortages predicted to occur from 2015.
Council, CTC & Heritage Join Together
South Burnett CTC has started work on developing plans for a new housing development at Nanango which will include one, possibly three, and eventually up to six two-bedroom duplexes.
Blackbutt Range Opening Tomorrow
The D’Aguilar Highway through the Blackbutt Range will re-open to two lanes tomorrow.
Greens Applaud Chaplaincy Decision
The Greens have congratulated Toowoomba father Ron Williams for “successfully ending” the $222 million National School Chaplaincy Program with his High Court challenge.
MP Supports School’s Expansion Plan
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has come out in support of St John’s Lutheran School’s plan to expand into Adermann Park.
Kingaroy Rotary Club
Honours Local Residents
Five new Paul Harris Fellows were presented with their awards at the Kingaroy Rotary Club’s changeover
Blackbutt Bank Team
Bloomin’ With Pride
Staff at the Blackbutt branch of the Bendigo Bank are feeling chuffed they’ve won a Local Business Award
Newman Extends Recovery Grant Schemes
The Newman Government today announced a four-month extension to the closing date for recovery grants schemes introduced in response to the disasters of 2011 and 2012.
Court Rules Against Chaplaincy Funding
Funding arrangements for the National School Chaplaincy Program are “constitutionally invalid” according to decision by the High Court this morning.
Ergon Extends Pool Scheme
Ergon Energy has extended its popular “Save a Bomb” pool program to help more customers save money on their pool running costs.
MP’s Dad Appointed To CSG Role
The South Burnett now has a second connection to the new Gas Fields Commission with the father of Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington being appointed as one of the State Government’s six new commissioners.
