Perrett Challenges For Gympie
Gympie Deputy Mayor Tony Perrett has tossed his hat into the ring seeking LNP pre-selection for the State seat of Gympie.
$2m Makes Rail Trail A Reality
Despite a few false starts, South Burnett mayor Wayne Kratzmann was always confident funding would come from somewhere to make the South Burnett Rail Trail a reality … but when the $2 million figure was revealed on Friday, he was stunned.
Boondooma Estate Conditions Eased
The South Burnett Regional Council will lift a number of “onerous” development conditions that apply to 19 blocks of land it owns at Boondooma Dam in an effort to make them more attractive to buyers.
Rate Rise ‘Lowest Since Amalgamation’
South Burnett general rates will rise 2.75 per cent in 2014-15 … the lowest increase since Council amalgamation in 2008.
Mayor’s Budget Speech In Full
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann delivered the Council’s 2014-15 Budget this morning.
New Angle On Nanango Parking Woes
Enterprising Nanango residents this week decided to paint in their own angled parking bays outside shops
Trail Of Poppies Leads Back Home
The trail of little red poppies left by South Burnett residents on graves and memorials around Europe – and the sacrifices they represent – will never be forgotten following the launch of a special book of memories.
Ekka Holiday Won’t Change
The South Burnett Regional Council has set Monday, August 10, as the region’s 2015 Ekka public holiday to avoid reigniting a debate that erupted last year when it was suggested the Ekka long weekend needed to be “reassessed”.
Minister Pays Surprise Visit
Local Government Minister David Crisafulli paid a surprise visit to the South Burnett today.
Multi-Visit Pool Ticket Prices To Rise
The prices of 10 and 20-visit season tickets to the region’s public swimming pools will rise this year
McCauley Weir Back On Agenda
A dispute between local watersports enthusiasts and the SBRC will be re-examined in September
Pool Repairs Delay Footpath Plan
A planned $400,000 upgrade of Murgon’s CBD footpaths has been set back 12 months
What Will This Year’s Rate Rise Be?
The South Burnett Regional Council will hand down its 2014-15 Budget nine days from now.
Rotary Salutes Gary’s Hard Work
SBRC’s Manager of Finance Gary Wall has been presented with a Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award
LNP Delegates Back Review
Of Council Complaints Process
Delegates at the LNP’s Annual Convention have unanimously backed a call by two South Burnett councillors to improve the way complaints against councillors are handled.
Murgon Pool Causes
Council Budget Headache
Inspections reveal the Murgon Swimming Pool requires major repairs
Toowoomba Grants Rounds Open
Toowoomba Regional Council is reminding residents that its Community Grant Programs are available for individuals and organisations in the TRC region seeking funding and assistance for not-for-profit ventures.
Reward A Business
For Excellent Service
Nominations are being sought from the public for the first-ever South Burnett-wide business awards.
TRC Opts For Water Tanks
Rainwater tanks will now be compulsory on new houses and commercial buildings in the Yarraman and Cooyar areas following a decision by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Proston Rural Water
Scheme May Go It Alone
People who use the Proston Rural Water Supply Scheme may soon carry the full operating costs of the scheme if a proposal to separate it from the rest of the region’s water supply scheme “pool” is accepted.
