Round 2 For Would-Be Mayors
South Burnett residents had their first chance to size up the candidates running for Division 1 (Nanango) and Division 2 (Blackbutt) at a Candidates Forum held at Taras Hall in Nanango on Thursday night.
Rinehart Pledges $600,000 For Hospital
Businesswoman Gina Rinehart has pledged $600,000 to ensure the future success of the Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy.
No Need To Fear Zika
South Burnett residents have no need to fear contracting the Zika virus unless they plan to travel to countries where the disease is common, Cr Ros Heit told Wednesday’s SBRC meeting.
Burst Water Main
Leaves A Big Repair Bill
A large water main break in Kingaroy last Wednesday has left a big repair bill in its wake
Forum Invites Toowoomba Candidates
Yarraman and Cooyar residents – who may be feeling a little left out of all the Council Election hype happening in the South Burnett at the moment – will get a chance to meet their candidates next week.
Tinny Bridge Close To Completion
The Tingoora railway bridge is very close to being converted into a footbridge for Rail Trail users
MP Rejects Facebook Rumours
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has rejected rumours she supports a proposed coal mine near Kingaroy
Help Clean Up The South Burnett
Would you like to help clean up the South Burnett? If so, Council wants to hear from you
Grants Assist Hampers And Students
A South Burnett food hamper program and Year 12 students attending local high schools are the latest beneficiaries of the Mayor’s Community Benefit Fund.
Councils Get More FAGs Grants
Local councils will receive $3,361,527 in the latest round of the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grants program, Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said on Friday.
Tom To Run For Division 6
A late challenger has put up his hand for Division 6 to make sure a ballot is held
Ace To Run For Division 3
Taabinga resident Ace Bleney, 35, has put up his hand for Division 3 in the March 19 elections
Ambitious Plan To Upgrade Track
Taabinga Rotary Club has launched an ambitious plan to give Kingaroy’s Town Common walking track a $250,000 upgrade.
Business Confidence Survey Launched
South Burnett Directions has launched an online survey to find out how confident the region’s businesses are right now, and what direction they expect their business will take over the next six months.
Toowoomba Ballot Draw
Toowoomba voters will have a smorgasbord of candidates to choose from on March 19
Gympie Ballot Draw
Gympie Regional Council voters will have three choices for Mayor – including incumbent Mayor Mick Curran – and a field of 27 candidates for the eight Councillor spots available
Burst Water Main Causes Chaos
A burst water main in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning emptied the Fisher Street reservoir
South Burnett Ballot Draw
The official ballot draw for the South Burnett Regional Council election – which determines the order in which candidates’ names will appear on ballot papers – has been released
Cr Kathy Duff Returned Unopposed
Division 5 Cr Kathy Duff will be returned unopposed after Council election nominations closed on Tuesday
Roads ‘Are Killing People’
Lack of spending by the State and Federal governments on main roads in Queensland is killing people, South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann told the February Council meeting.
