Swickers Unveils Huge Upgrade
A multi-million dollar upgrade at Swickers’ Kingaroy pig abattoir will have the potential to lift production at the plant to 30,000 head per week.
North Burnett Rates Rise 4.2pc
The North Burnett Regional Council brought down its 2015-2016 Budget today, handing down a 4.2 per cent general rate increase.
Blackbutt Supermarket Still Progressing
A successful tenderer for the Blackbutt supermarket development is expected to be announced within the next few months.
Still A Glimmer Of Hope For Hospital
The South Burnett Private Hospital closed it doors for the last time as a Pulse Health-run facility on Tuesday afternoon, but South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann still hopes it won’t be forever.
‘A Budget For The Future’
South Burnett ratepayers will face a 2.75 per cent rate rise from July 1 following the handing down of Council’s 2015-2016 Budget by Mayor Wayne Kratzmann this morning.
BIEDO ‘Feeling Optimistic’
BIEDO CEO Carmel Summers said today she was optimistic the economic development organisation would access funding to continue its work in the North and South Burnett areas.
Housing Estate Also Builds Careers
A new housing estate being built at Cherbourg will not only help ease overcrowding in the town – it will also bring many other benefits by the time it is finished in three years.
New Phone Towers To Fix ‘Black Spots’
The South Burnett and neighbouring areas will get eight new mobile towers to help remove black spots, thanks to a joint Commonwealth-State Government program.
Tower ‘Likely’ On Forest Site
It is looking more and more likely that NBNCo’s Tingoora tower will be built on the original proposed site south of the town, rather than at the controversial Swartz’s Road location.
Gympie Rate Rise ‘Smallest In History’
Gympie Regional Council’s 2015-16 Budget has delivered the smallest rate increase in the Council’s seven year history.
Town Bus Service To End
Kingaroy’s town bus service, operated by Purser’s Coaches, will stop on Friday, July 3
Council Fees Rise 2.5pc
Fees and charges levied by the South Burnett Regional Council will rise by an average of 2.5 per cent from July 1.
Mayor Defends Nanango
A report by accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) which claims Nanango has experienced the sharpest drop in economic output of any town or region in Australia has been questioned by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann.
Builder Signs Up For Heritage Lodge
South Burnett CTC’s Heritage Lodge accommodation project in Nanango is one step closer following the signing of a building contract last week.
Toowoomba Hands Down Budget
Toowoomba ratepayers will face a 3 per cent rate rise – but no increase in water charges – after Toowoomba Regional Council handed down its 2015-16 Budget today.
Mayor Seeks Festival Commitment
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann wants to see the Big Screen Film Festival return to the South Burnett next year to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
Marcus Paces Off Into The Sunset
There were smiles, tears and hugs on Wednesday as Cherbourg Council bade farewell to journalist Marcus Priaulx and marked the end of the successful Barambah PaCE (Parental and Community Engagement) educational program.
China Free Trade Deal
‘Opportunity For Region’
The Federal Government’s free trade deals may open up business opportunities for the South Burnett
Grant Freeze Could Lead To Cuts
Many councils will be forced to consider cutting back essential community services as a result of the 2014-15 Federal Budget’s three-year freeze on indexation of Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs), Mayor Troy Pickard warned today.
TRC Extends Policy
To Boost Townships
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a three-year extension to an economic policy designed to boost growth in Yarraman and 16 other regional townships.
