Union To Appeal Council Award Case
The Services Union intends to appeal a Queensland Industrial Relations Commission decision which it says does nothing to restore the working conditions of council employees.
Supermarket Dream Coming True
Blackbutt’s new supermarket – most likely an IGA or SPAR – should be open and trading midway through 2016.
Roz To Target Division 1
Nanango paramedic Roz Frohloff is the latest local resident to put their name forward for the Council election
Family Links To Town Honoured
South Burnett Regional Council has officially named the a strip of land in front of the old rail sheds in Wooroolin “Dalton Place”.
Council Warning On Pools
The South Burnett Regional Council has warned local home owners that all swimming pools must comply with new Queensland safety standards by November 30, or earlier if their properties are sold or leased.
Council Gives Another
$36,000 To Community Groups
South Burnett community organisations were presented with an extra $36,455 in funding this week.
New Funeral Parlour For Kingaroy
Kingaroy will get a new funeral parlour in Markwell Street after the South Burnett Regional Council gave its approval to Rose Chapel Funerals at Wednesday’s meeting.
Andrew To Run For Division 4
South Burnett child protection worker Andrew Saal announced on Friday he will be standing for Division 4
New Town Signs Coming Soon
The region’s towns and localities will soon be signposted in a new way.
Street Banner Costs May Rise
The cost of stringing a banner across Kingaroy Street or Knight Street could quadruple from $200 to $800 if the SBRC agrees to adopt a recommendation from its Traffic Advisory Committee.
Curtain Coming Down On Big Screen?
The future of the Big Screen Film Festival looks bleak unless new local funding can be found
Wondai Sprints Get $220,000 Race Track
The South Burnett Regional Council breathed new life into the proposed Wondai Sprints motor race meeting on Wednesday when it agreed to resurface parts of the Wondai Industrial Estate to provide Sprints organisers with a race track.
Emeric To Target Division 2
Blackbutt postmaster Emeric Charles has put up his hand as a candidate at the 2016 Council poll
Moffatdale Gets Ready To Celebrate
It’s going to be a big day on Saturday with the centenary celebrations at Moffatdale State School
$16,000 For Women’s Fitness
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has congratulated the South Burnett Regional Council for being one of the Queensland councils to receive funding through the “Get Out, Get Active” program.
Lantana Program Needs Support
In the last three years the South Burnett Regional Council has treated 712 hectares of lantana on roadsides and reserves – an area roughly equivalent to 1700km of roadway with 2 metre deep lantana on both road edges.
Council Receives $1.2m Windfall
Lobbying in Canberra, a change to Australian accounting standards and a reduction in employee benefits has combined to deliver an unexpected million dollar windfall to the South Burnett Regional Council
Towering Problem A Problem No More
Cr Ros Heit said she was “jumping for joy” on Monday when she found NBNCo has just erected its Tingoora network tower in forestry south of the town.
Have Your Say On Council Pay
The Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal has begun its annual review program to determine the remuneration to be paid to mayors, deputy mayors and councillors from July 1, 2016.
Council Warns Against
DIY Home Improvements
The South Burnett Regional Council has issued a warning about the risks of DIY improvements on older homes
