Rail Trail ‘Progressing Well’

Rail Trail ‘Progressing Well’

There may not appear to be much activity on the Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail at the moment but the project is progressing to plan and local businesses are already benefitting from it, South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann told Wednesday’s Council meeting.

Drainage Problems Spark Debate

Drainage Problems Spark Debate

Water overflows from Kingaroy’s Summit View Estate and drainage problems on Tessmann’s Road North sparked debate at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.

Family Launches Video Campaign

Family Launches Video Campaign

The recent approval of operational works on Stage 5 of the Summit View Estate in Kingaroy has sparked a renewed campaign by local residents frustrated by years of stormwater run-off problems linked to previous stages of the development.

David To Run For Division 2

David To Run For Division  2

Blackbutt resident – and professional engineer – David Kinson has put himself forward as candidate for Division 2

Are You Enrolled To Vote?

Are You Enrolled To Vote?

There’s been a flurry of announcements recently about candidates standing for Council, so most readers would probably have guessed there is an election coming up!

Debbie To Run For Division 3

Debbie To Run For Division 3

Kingaroy businesswoman Debbie Dennien says she’s been thinking about running for Council for awhile

Champion Backs Winning Cause

Champion Backs Winning Cause

Olympic swimmer Duncan Armstrong said he simply couldn’t refuse the request to be a guest at the Mayor’s Golf Day on Friday when he heard where the money went.

SBRC To Take On Eight Trainees

SBRC To Take On Eight Trainees

The South Burnett Regional Council today made good on a promise in its 2015-16 Budget to create eight new traineeships.

Election Offers Temporary Jobs

Election Offers Temporary Jobs

Are you interested in getting involved in the 2016 local government elections?

Council Seeks Tourism Ideas

Council Seeks Tourism Ideas

Toowoomba Regional Council is offering residents the chance to have their say on what the future for tourism and events should look like in the region.

Wondai Water Safe To Drink

Wondai Water Safe To Drink

Wondai’s water is safe to drink, despite the facts it looks dirty and may have an earthy taste.

Asbestos Lurking Everywhere

Asbestos Lurking Everywhere

Asbestos kills – and at least one in every three Australian homes contain the dangerous fibres

Terry To Run For Division 4

Terry To Run For Division 4

Local businessman Terry Fleischfresser has joined the list of candidates contesting the Council elections.

Councils Receive New
Round Of Federal Grants

Councils Receive New<BR> Round Of Federal Grants

Local councils will receive $3,361,527 under the second quarter of the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grants program, Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss said today.

First Flight Launches Export Hopes

First Flight Launches Export Hopes

A business delegation from the South and North Burnett was on hand at Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport on Monday to witness the arrival of the first international flight into Australia’s newest airport

TRC Offers $5000 Scholarship

TRC Offers $5000 Scholarship

Young tertiary students from Yarraman or Cooyar with a passion for community, sporting or cultural pursuits have been invited to apply for the 2016 W.H. Groom scholarship.

Back To Gordonbrook

Back To Gordonbrook

Due to an unforeseen issue with the supply of water from the Boondooma pipeline, Kingaroy’s water supply will be sourced from Gordonbrook Dam again for the next few days.

$60,000 Upgrade For Bell Street

$60,000 Upgrade For Bell Street

Kumbia’s Bell Street will be turned into an avenue of trees next year, thanks to a streetscape beautification project