Premier Receives Poppies Book
Historian Liz Caffery’s “Poppies For Remembrance” has another reader: Premier Campbell Newman
Roadworks In Haly Street
Roadworks will begin in Haly Street, Kingaroy, tomorrow (September 16) to repair the road surface damaged by last week’s broken water main.
US Delegates To Visit South Burnett
Back in April last year, South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann was part of an Australian delegation of young politicians selected to take part in an Australian Political Exchange Council (APEC) delegation to the United States.
Triathlon Hope For Rail Trail
South Burnett Regional Council representatives have met with Triathlon Qld Ltd to scope the possibility of national level events using the Kilkivan to Kingaroy rail trail.
WBBROC To Host Growth Forum
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) will be hosting a Regional Economic Development Growth Forum in Maryborough next month.
Emergency Water Restrictions
Emergency water restrictions have been imposed in the Kingaroy town area after a water main burst
Telstra Blamed For Fault
South Burnett Regional Council says a Telstra fault at the local exchange is to blame for problems residents have been having for two days when trying to telephone council.
Ag Training Offers Key To Future
Out past Goomeri, the Shaftesbury Centre has launched its third program in the South Burnett … this time an agricultural training facility for young indigenous men.
Submissions Invited On
Region’s Economic Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council is calling for public comments on its draft five-year Economic Development Plan
Council Volunteers Win Award
South Burnett Regional Council has received a “High Commendation” at the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) 2014 Heritage Awards which were held at Old Government House in Brisbane on August 27.
Tessmann Elected Vice President
South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann has been elected vice-president of the Federal Young Nationals after defeating two other candidates in a ballot at the annual general meeting of the Federal Executive held in Canberra today.
Bridge Works To Begin
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that construction of bridges on the Kumbia-Brooklands Road and Gayndah-Hivesville Road will start on Monday (September 1).
Councillors Reduce Allowances
South Burnett councillors voted to reduce their statutory expense allowances at Wednesday’s monthly meeting.
Recycling Option Starting Soon
The South Burnett Regional Council has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding with Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council to start a recycling service in both council areas
Dog Baiting In September
South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, is conducting another round of wild dog baiting in the region.
Senate Passes Road Funding
The Australian Local Government Association has welcomed the passing of legislation in the Senate to extend Roads to Recovery funding to 2019, but has called for the program be made permanent to avoid a repeat of this year’s political impasse in the Senate.
Councillors Call For ‘Natural Justice’
The South Burnett Regional Council will present two motions to the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) Annual Conference in October this year calling for improvements to the current complaints process against councillors.
Extra Boost For $4.5m Dam Project
Damage caused to the spillway at Gordonbrook Dam during the 2013 floods will cost $4.5 million to repair – but South Burnett ratepayers only have to pick up $80,000 of the massive bill.
Nominate A Neighbourhood Hero
Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking nominations for its 2015 Australia Day awards.
Roadworks At Kumbia
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that roadworks on Kumbia-Brooklands Road – between Parker Road and Ellesmere Road – will begin on Monday (August 25).
