Council Fees Rise 2.5pc
Fees and charges levied by the South Burnett Regional Council will rise by an average of 2.5 per cent from July 1.
Mayor Defends Nanango
A report by accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) which claims Nanango has experienced the sharpest drop in economic output of any town or region in Australia has been questioned by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann.
Builder Signs Up For Heritage Lodge
South Burnett CTC’s Heritage Lodge accommodation project in Nanango is one step closer following the signing of a building contract last week.
Toowoomba Hands Down Budget
Toowoomba ratepayers will face a 3 per cent rate rise – but no increase in water charges – after Toowoomba Regional Council handed down its 2015-16 Budget today.
Mayor Seeks Festival Commitment
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann wants to see the Big Screen Film Festival return to the South Burnett next year to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
Marcus Paces Off Into The Sunset
There were smiles, tears and hugs on Wednesday as Cherbourg Council bade farewell to journalist Marcus Priaulx and marked the end of the successful Barambah PaCE (Parental and Community Engagement) educational program.
China Free Trade Deal
‘Opportunity For Region’
The Federal Government’s free trade deals may open up business opportunities for the South Burnett
Grant Freeze Could Lead To Cuts
Many councils will be forced to consider cutting back essential community services as a result of the 2014-15 Federal Budget’s three-year freeze on indexation of Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs), Mayor Troy Pickard warned today.
TRC Extends Policy
To Boost Townships
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a three-year extension to an economic policy designed to boost growth in Yarraman and 16 other regional townships.
Suppliers Urged To Register With Council
Local firms wishing to do business with Toowoomba Regional Council have been urged to register their relevant details in readiness for the new financial year.
Local Labour Allowed For Disasters
NDRRA rule changes mean Councils – not contractors – can do repair work next time disaster strikes
Big Crowd For Big Screen
The Big Screen Film Festival’s red carpet opening night drew a good crowd at the Nanango Cultural Centre … in fact, it was almost “packed to the rafters” for special guest actor Ryan Corr.
Report Highlights Regional Pay Gap
Reducing the inequality of income distribution within and between Australian regions through new investment is pivotal to strengthening Australia’s economy, according to a report released on Sunday by the ALGA
Council Seeks Feedback
South Burnett Regional Council is calling on the community to review and provide feedback on its Draft Corporate Plan for 2014-18.
Healthy Change Program Wins Award
Toowoomba Regional Council’s CHANGE Project has been voted the best in Queensland at the Parks and Leisure Australia awards on the Gold Coast.
Dam Switches Back On
The quality of Kingaroy’s water could take a dip next week.
Botanical Park ‘A Good Idea’
A proposal to build a botanical park in Kingaroy has been cautiously welcomed by the SBRC
Cheque To Help Keep Out The Cold
Staff from Murgon’s Graham House were overjoyed at the Mayor’s Charity Ball last month when a cheque for $15,000 was presented to them for their “Warm for Winter” project.
Council Budget Takes Shape
After weeks of discussions, the 2015-16 South Burnett Regional Council Budget will be formally presented to Councillors to peruse at 9:00am on Wednesday (June 10).
Indigenous Mayors Want To Be Heard
Queensland’s 17 Indigenous councils want to be invited to attend a special meeting to discuss preparations for a referendum to formally recognise Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders in the Constitution.
