Slim Chance For Bridge Funding
“The weather in Canberra was chilly and so was our reception,” South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann told fellow councillors when he delivered his monthly Mayor’s Report at Council’s June meeting on Wednesday.
‘Nanny State’ Killing Sports Events
The costs of running a “nanny state” and defending against a “victim culture” where any misadventure is seen as someone else’s fault is sucking the life out of sports and community events, says Cr Barry Green.
Some Council Fees To Rise
South Burnett Regional Council adopted its new schedule of fees and charges for 2014-15 at its monthly meeting today.
Heritage Lodge Project Moves Ahead
South Burnett CTC’s proposed Heritage Lodge development at Nanango has taken a giant leap forward
Put It In Writing, Councillors Urge
South Burnett Regional Council is considering asking residents who want to lodge complaints against Councillors or staff to put their concerns in writing.
Memerambi Owners Offered A Way Out
Memerambi estate lot owners will pay up to $29,807 to have their properties connected to infrastructure
Ben’s Legacy Will Live On
Ben Walters was one of the quiet pioneers of Nanango but his contribution to the development of the town will never be forgotten following the official naming of the “Ben Walters Bridge” in his honour.
Council Wins Silver Award
South Burnett Regional Council received a Silver Award at the Australasian Reporting Awards Presentation held in Sydney last night.
Heritage To Sponsor Business Awards
Heritage Bank has come on board as the major sponsor for the new region-wide South Burnett Business Excellence Awards.
RADF Round To Open Soon
Round 1 of the 2014-15 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) will open on July 1.
Mozzies Breeding In Murgon, Wondai
South Burnett Regional Council is conducting property inspections and providing preventative education after more Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been detected in the area.
Council Supports Cancer Relay
The South Burnett Regional Council has announced that it will enter a team in this year’s Relay for Life Cancer fundraiser.
Library Goes Potty
Kingaroy Library went a little bit potty on Wednesday … but it was all in a good cause.
Digital Workshops Begin In July
Three digital workshops which will teach South Burnett businesses how to use modern technologies to increase profits and lower costs will be held in Kingaroy and Nanango between July and September this year.
No Move Yet On Alcohol Plan
The State Government is yet to receive an application from Cherbourg Council in regards to the future of its alcohol management plan.
Memerambi Solution Inches Closer
A solution to the Memerambi housing estate problem – the South Burnett’s biggest eyesore – may be close
New Footpaths Planned For Murgon
The MBDA has welcomed a $400,000 plan by the SBRC to replace footpaths in the town’s CBD
Bus Service Back On Track
Brisbane Bus Lines buses will continue servicing the South Burnett past June 30 when subsidies currently being provided expire – but travellers will have to swap to a train at Caboolture
Water Supply Interruptions
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that Kingaroy, Blackbutt and Benarkin residents will have their water supply interrupted intermittently over the next few weeks due to water main and fire hydrant cleaning.
New Rubbish Contract Starts June 30
Rubbish collection day may change for a “very small number” of properties who have received one of the new red-top wheelie bins, South Burnett Regional Council said today.
