Council Saves $500,000 On Bridges
Three of the region’s most decrepit bridges will be replaced at $500,000 below original estimates
Nominations Open For
2015 Business Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2015 South Burnett Business Excellence Awards.
Immunisation Program Will Continue
The South Burnett Regional Council will continue to offer an immunisation program for children, even though immunisation is not its responsibility.
Doors Still Open At Private Hospital
Visiting specialists are still seeing patients at the South Burnett Private Hospital and the Reception Desk is still operating.
Kingaroy To Host LNP State Council
Kingaroy has been selected as the venue for the 2015 State Council meeting of the LNP, the first time the South Burnett has been chosen as host.
Water Switches Back To Gordonbrook
The quality of Kingaroy’s water could take another dip from Monday, and it will last about a week
Councils To Get Stock Route Fees
Local councils will be able to manage local stock routes and collect the funds graziers pay to use them under proposed changes to Queensland’s state land administration laws.
Council Impounds Two Horses
The South Burnett Regional Council is looking for the owner of two stockhorses found wandering in the Moffatdale area on July 22.
Mayor Hits The Road
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has hit the road in search of a new operator for the South Burnett Private Hospital.
Rail Trail Work Starting Soon
Work on the first stage of the Kingaroy-Kilkivan Rail Trail is expected to start within two weeks.
Huge Response To Hospital Campaign
A one-week campaign by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann to get the community’s support to save Kingaroy’s Private Hospital has drawn an overwhelming response.
Why I Want To Be Mayor
Kingaroy businessman Michael Brown this week put up his hand to run for South Burnett mayor… partly out of frustration that he believes his plan for the future of the South Burnett Private Hospital has been ignored by Council, and partly because he says he could do a better job.
Still Time To Sign: Mayor
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says there is still time to sign up to support the #saveOURhospital campaign.
Hospital Campaign Ramps Up
Phase 2 of Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s “Save Our Hospital” campaign involves another display of unity from the local community – this time in the form of a public breakfast outside the South Burnett Private Hospital
Council Plans Pool Upgrades
Toowoomba Regional Council is asking Yarraman and Cooyar residents to have their say on Council’s draft strategy covering the region’s swimming pools.
Work To Upgrade Intersection
Work to upgrade the intersection of Ellesmere Road, Stuart Valley Drive and Old Taabinga Road at Haly Creek will begin on Monday (July 20).
Burn-Offs Planned In Benarkin
Members of the Nanango Rural Fire Brigade recently completed a prescribed burn at the Booie Reserve in preparation for this year’s fire season.
Council Nominates
Top 10 Road Priorities
Cr Damien Tessmann slammed into the State Government this week over inadequate road funding
Cherbourg Donates Kits To CareFlight
Cherbourg Aboriginal Council has donated two vital medical kits to RACQ CareFlight Rescue to help save lives in the region.
$63m For Councils
The State Government has allocated $63 million for councils to be better prepared for natural disasters and upgrade vital infrastructure
