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There’s been a flurry of announcements recently about candidates standing for Council, so most readers would probably have guessed there is an election coming up!
Debbie To Run For Division 3
Kingaroy businesswoman Debbie Dennien says she’s been thinking about running for Council for awhile
Champion Backs Winning Cause
Olympic swimmer Duncan Armstrong said he simply couldn’t refuse the request to be a guest at the Mayor’s Golf Day on Friday when he heard where the money went.
SBRC To Take On Eight Trainees
The South Burnett Regional Council today made good on a promise in its 2015-16 Budget to create eight new traineeships.
Election Offers Temporary Jobs
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Council Seeks Tourism Ideas
Toowoomba Regional Council is offering residents the chance to have their say on what the future for tourism and events should look like in the region.
Wondai Water Safe To Drink
Wondai’s water is safe to drink, despite the facts it looks dirty and may have an earthy taste.
South Burnett Private
Hospital Decision Delayed
A decision on whether Council will take over running the South Burnett Private Hospital has been postponed
Asbestos Lurking Everywhere
Asbestos kills – and at least one in every three Australian homes contain the dangerous fibres
Terry To Run For Division 4
Local businessman Terry Fleischfresser has joined the list of candidates contesting the Council elections.
Councils Receive New
Round Of Federal Grants
Local councils will receive $3,361,527 under the second quarter of the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grants program, Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said today.
First Flight Launches Export Hopes
A business delegation from the South and North Burnett was on hand at Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport on Monday to witness the arrival of the first international flight into Australia’s newest airport
TRC Offers $5000 Scholarship
Young tertiary students from Yarraman or Cooyar with a passion for community, sporting or cultural pursuits have been invited to apply for the 2016 W.H. Groom scholarship.
Back To Gordonbrook
Due to an unforeseen issue with the supply of water from the Boondooma pipeline, Kingaroy’s water supply will be sourced from Gordonbrook Dam again for the next few days.
$60,000 Upgrade For Bell Street
Kumbia’s Bell Street will be turned into an avenue of trees next year, thanks to a streetscape beautification project
Book Now For Golf Day
Time is running out for South Burnett residents who want to support the Mayor’s Charity Golf Day and meet Olympic champ Duncan Armstrong.
Council Appoints New Planning Manager
The SBRC bid a fond farewell to its General Manager of Corporate Services Stan Taylor on Wednesday
Arts Project Will Make Good
A misunderstanding between artists involved in the Dual Arts Project and South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann seems to have been resolved.
Motel Gets Approval To Expand
Room Motels, a Brisbane-based company who chose the South Burnett to pioneer a completely new way of building motels when they opened in Kingaroy three years ago, have been rewarded for their enterprise.
Wagyu Cattle Project On Track
Gina Hancock’s wagyu cattle plans for the South Burnett are pressing ahead, with the first full-blood bulls already grazing on a property outside Kumbia, guests at the Mayor’s Charity Breakfast were told on Tuesday morning.
