Rates: How Do We Compare In 2016?
In 2014, southburnett.com.au carried out a detailed study which compared South Burnett rates with other Queensland councils
Drought Support Grants Available
Yarraman and Cooyar residents have been reminded that support is available for community groups in the Toowoomba region through the Community Drought Support grant program.
Champion Swimmer
To Launch 2016 Relay
Aussie swimming legend Tracey Wickham will be special guest speaker at the Mayor’s Breakfast on April 29
Toowoomba Confirms New Council Lineup
Toowoomba Regional Council held its first meeting on Tuesday, appointing Carol Taylor as Deputy Mayor
Hospital Could Reopen Within Months
The Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital could re-open as early as June or July, restoring up to 15 full-time jobs and reinjecting an estimated $2.6 million a year into the region’s economy, both lost when the hospital closed.
Busy Schedule For Anzac Day
Councillors will have a busy time on Anzac Day, April 25.
Council Returns To Monthly Meetings
The South Burnett Regional Council will abandon its previous three week meeting schedule and return to monthly meetings – at least, for the balance of the year.
Council ‘Newbies’ Learn The Ropes
The South Burnett’s freshly minted councillors will take their places officially in the Warren Truss Council Chambers for the first time on Thursday at 9:00am for the mandatory post-election meeting.
Special Meeting To Vote On Hospital
A Council meeting on Thursday afternoon will decide if a new operator takes over Kingaroy’s private hospital
Danita Potter Wins Division 3
Kingaroy resident Danita Potter has been declared as the new Councillor for Division 3.
Gavin Jones Wins Division 2
Maidenwell Hotel publican Gavin Jones has been declared as the new Councillor for Division 2.
Frohloff Takes Division 1
Roz Frohloff has been elected as the new councillor for Division 1
Kokoda Comes To Kingaroy
South Burnett residents Peter Ranasinghe and Brett Whitewood are gearing up for some special Anzac week talks, which explains why parts of Kingaroy Library have taken on a distinct Melanesian feel at the moment.
Mayor Calls For
Commissioner’s Sacking
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has called for Qld’s Electoral Commissioner to be sacked
Two More Councillors Elected
The shape of the new South Burnett Regional Council is starting to become clearer with the Electoral Commission of Queensland making final declarations for two Divisions on Thursday evening
Shock Win For Smerdon
Gympie Division 6 councillor Ray Currie has been defeated in his bid for re-election by just 18 votes.
Rail Trail Trainees Graduate
The first crop of Rail Trail trainees graduated in Kingaroy last week, and 60 per cent of them will be walking straight into employment.
Cherbourg Council Election Declared
The results of Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council’s election were finalised on Wednesday evening
Still No Decision On Mayor
Deputy Mayor Keith Campbell is as much in the dark about election results as the rest of us
Dengue Fever Case Confirmed
A confirmed case of dengue fever in the South Burnett has prompted calls for residents to be vigilant about avoiding mosquito bites
