Two Towns Get New Footpaths
The South Burnett Regional Council will be starting work on two new concrete footpaths in Murgon and Kingaroy in the coming fortnight.
Murgon Farewells BlazeAid Volunteers
A dinner will be held in Murgon on Friday night to thank the last of the BlazeAid volunteers who have been helping local properties clean up after the Boxing Day storms.
Have Your Say On Five-Year Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a series of public meetings on February 8 and 15 to invite public input about what its priorities should be for the coming five years.
Memorial Service For Former Mayor
A memorial service will be held in Goomeri on Monday (February 5) for former Kilkivan Shire Chairman Alec Frederick McIntosh OAM who died on January 18 in Gladstone Hospital.
Roadworks At Runnymede
South Burnett Regional Council plans to start roadworks in the Runnymede area this week.
Council Plans Storm Recovery BBQs
The South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting two free Storm Recovery Community Barbecues in February for people impacted by the Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve storms.
Fraser Coast Mayor Faces Sack
Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils treasurer Cr Chris Loft looks set to be sacked as mayor of the Fraser Coast Regional Council.
Kingaroy Streetscape Plans Progressing
Public consultation for the first stage of Kingaroy’s multi-million CBD upgrade seems likely to occur in March or April.
Help Still Available For Storm Damage
Most people who suffered damage from the Boxing Day storm appear to be getting on with repairs themselves, but some people still need support.
AAM To Lease Coolabunia Saleyards
Coolabunia saleyards will be operated by AAM Investment Group after the South Burnett Regional Council accepted the company’s tender at its meeting last Wednesday.
New Children’s Crossing For Wondai
The South Burnett Regional Council has started work on a children’s crossing upgrade in Kent Street, Wondai, next to Wondai State School.
Emergency Water Restrictions
South Burnett Regional Council has imposed temporary Emergency Water Restrictions for the Kingaroy town area due to storm damage.
Roads Group Gathers Evidence
The postponed road inspection tour by the Mundubbera to Jandowae Roads Working Group (RWG) went ahead successfully on Tuesday.
Energy Audit For Council
Toowoomba Regional Council has been selected to take part in a State Government program aimed at cutting its power bill by up to 40 per cent.
Developer Gets Six-Year Extension
A property developer who won approval to convert a large block of land in George Street, Blackbutt into 27 residential lots has been given an extra six years to turn their plans into reality.
Busy Summer Planned For Road Crews
Council road crews will be keeping busy over the Christmas school holiday period.
Christmas Charity Lunch Raises $5600
The South Burnett Mayor’s Community Christmas Lunch has been hailed a success … $5600 was raised for local charities, and a new singing star was possibly unearthed.
Wattle Camp Roadworks Start Next Week
The South Burnett Regional Council will start preliminary clearing works on Wattle Camp Road, between Kingaroy Barker Creek Road and Franklin Road, next Monday, December 18.
Council Applies For Streetscaping Grant
The South Burnett Regional Council will apply for a $2 million grant to help fund an upgrade of Kingaroy’s CBD.
Gina To Visit Kingaroy Next Monday
The winners of this year’s South Burnett Regional Council Christmas Lights competition will be announced at Wednesday’s Council meeting … just in time for a visit by Gina Rinehart next week.
