Family Stunned By $64,000 Charge
We’ve all had troublesome neighbours, but Skye Roberts’ “bad neighbours” at Memerambi could end up costing her and her family $64,000.
Cassy Wins $1000 Bursary
Kingaroy nursing student Cassandra Noonan has won a $1000 bursary through the National Council of Women of Queensland (NCWQ).
Properties Targeted
For Overdue Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin collection proceedings against 43 properties which are three or more years behind in their rates payments.
More Roadworks In Nanango
The South Burnett Regional Council will be starting toadworks in King Street (D’Aguilar Highway) Nanango next Tuesday, June 9.
Council Writes Off $32k Water Bill
The South Burnett Regional Council will forgive a $32,753.28 water bill run up by the Murgon Sports Association because the group now has just one active member and less than $1000 in its bank account.
Memerambi: The Great Debate
A decision to declare Memerambi Estate a “benefitted area” which was taken at the South Burnett Regional Council’s June 3 meeting provoked heated debate.
Council In Talks With Qld Health
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann told Wednesday’s Council meeting that Queensland Health may have a role to play in helping to save the beleaguered South Burnett Private Hospital.
Mayor Gives Kindy A Boost
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann dropped into the Wondai Kindergarten on Tuesday to make good on a promise he made to the kindy’s committee members.
Council Plans Burn-Offs
The South Burnett Regional Council has begun a series of hazard reduction burns across the region.
Water Meter Checks Begin
South Burnett Regional Council is advising residents that water meter readers will begin a systematic inspection of all metered premises, beginning on Saturday (May 30).
Council Union Lobbies For Change
The Services Union is campaigning to hold the new State Government to an election commitment to reform industrial relations legislation.
Volunteers Receive Long Service Awards
Many of the South Burnett’s most used community facilities – like our visitor information centres, art galleries, museums and libraries – are run by volunteers.
We’re Still Open … Don’t Forget Us!
Markwell Street business owners, faced with another delay in the roadwork outside their shops, want shoppers to know: “We are open for business!”
New Planning Scheme In Doubt
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says he’s frustrated about a decision by the State Government to change current planning laws.
D-Day Looms For Memerambi
The fate of the failed Memerambi Estate should finally be known next week.
MP Unveils New Funding Structure
The State Government released details today of new funding programs which its says will pump $200 million over the next two years into regional projects.
Big Night Full Of Surprises
The third annual Mayor’s Ball, held in Kingaroy on Saturday, was packed with surprises … not the least of which were the $6500 bid for former Premier Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen’s old gavel and the $40,000 raised overall on the night.
Mayor Won’t Run Again
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann announced on Saturday night that he will not re-stand for the position of South Burnett Mayor at the next Council election.
Rare Gavel Coming To Ball
The Mayor’s Gala Charity Ball in Kingaroy this Saturday will have a very rare item up for auction
Work Starts On Pool Complex
Sometimes not everything goes to plan at an historic moment, as South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann found out on Tuesday when he tried to turn the first sod on construction of Murgon’s new swimming pool complex
