No Immediate Risk Of Zika
South Burnett residents are not at risk of contracting the mosquito-borne Zika virus unless they have immediate plans to travel to countries where the disease is common.
Mayor Sees Red Over Rare Plants
Rare trees which are delaying roadworks have South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann seeing red
S-BRAG Versus SBRAG
When is S-BRAG not SBRAG? When it’s the South Burnett Residents Action Group, it seems.
Car Park Trees ‘To Be Replaced’
The removal of trees in Kingaroy’s Glendon Street car park has met with a “mixed reaction”
Rail Trail User Backs Bitumen
Rail Trail advocate Paul Heymans has backed the SBRC’s plan to bitumen the Kingaroy-Murgon trail
Bitumen Seal For Rail Trail
The Kingaroy-Murgon Rail Trail will be bitumen sealed after the South Burnett Regional Council voted today to accept a $635,000 tender from South Burnett Bobcat Services to undertake the work.
Business Awards To Return In 2017
The next South Burnett Business Awards will be held in 2017 and most likely hosted by Murgon
Council To Explore
Ties With University
CQ University and Council are looking at forming a partnership to set up a local hub
Caroline To Run For Division 1
Wattle Camp businesswoman Caroline Haskard has joined the race for Division 1 at the Council election
Nominations Set To
Open For Council Poll
Nominations for candidates for the upcoming Local Government elections will open this Saturday (February 6)
Work Begins On Gladys Street
The South Burnett Regional Council was scheduled to begin roadworks on Gladys Street, Blackbutt on Monday.
Council Appoints Health Specialist
The SBRC has appointed a health specialist to draw up a business plan for the private hospital
Wayne To Run For Division 2
Blackbutt country music singer and former policeman Wayne Browning is the fifth candidate for Division 2
Meet Another Candidate For Mayor
A fourth candidate has joined the race for South Burnett mayor … and Sheena Lindholm knows at firsthand exactly what the job entails.
‘Don’t Touch Our Flag’
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has spoken out against a recent agreement amongst most of Australia’s State Premiers and Chief Ministers to reignite discussions about making the nation a republic.
Deputy Mayor Speaks Out On Hospital
At a special meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council called on Thursday, January 21 to discuss the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital, Councillors voted 5 to 2 to take over the hospital’s licence.
Friday Funeral For Bookmaker
A memorial service will be held in Mundubbera on Friday for well-known local bookmaker Dan Whelan, husband of North Burnett Deputy Mayor Faye Whelan.
Gympie Winners Announced
Gympie Regional Council announced its 2016 Community Australia Day Awards winners on Tuesday at the Gympie Civic Centre.
Jason Named Citizen Of The Year
Jason Black, the man who started ute musters at South Burnett agricultural shows and grew them to become an integral part of the region’s show circuit, was named the South Burnett’s Citizen Of The Year on Monday night.
Becky Is 2016’s Young Citizen Of The Year
Seventeen year old Becky Miller was named Young Citizen Of The Year at Monday night’s 2016 South Burnett Australia Day Awards ceremony.
