John Is Our 2014 Citizen Of The Year

John Is Our 2014 Citizen Of The Year

He’s a familiar face on so many local committees that no one knows for sure how many he’s on … but one thing is certain, Kingaroy resident John Box was a very popular choice for Citizen of the Year at the 2014 South Burnett Australia Day Awards.

More Photos From Australia Day Awards

More Photos From Australia Day Awards

Some more photos from the South Burnett Regional Council’s Australia Day awards night held at Wondai Town Hall on Saturday night.

Ministry Of Food Hosts Community Day

Ministry Of Food Hosts Community Day

Jamie’s Ministry Of Food Mobile Kitchen – which is currently delivering cooking classes in Nanango – will be celebrating its second birthday next Wednesday at a special South Burnett Community Day.

‘Extra’ Dogs Win Reprieve

‘Extra’ Dogs Win Reprieve

Six dogs have had a reprieve after South Burnett councillors voted at their meeting on Wednesday to allow their owners to keep an extra animal.

$38,000 For GPS System At Airport

$38,000 For GPS System At Airport

The South Burnett Regional Council plans to spend $38,000 to install a new GPS approach system for aircraft using Kingaroy Airport.

Group To Press Government On Bus Run

Group To Press Government On Bus Run

A strategy to ensure the South Burnett continues to be serviced by a regular bus run after June was discussed at a meeting in Kingaroy this afternoon.

South Burnett Salutes The Flag

South Burnett Salutes The Flag

The Australia Day long weekend is shaping up to be huge in the South Burnett … with everything from kangaroo pies and yabby races to the biggest speedway meeting Kingaroy has ever seen!

Report Injured Bats To RSPCA

With warnings about hot conditions over the next few days, Toowoomba Regional Council has urged residents to be cautious if they come into contact with flying foxes or fruit bats.

From Reluctant Student To Star

From Reluctant Student To Star

Award-winning actor and director Leah Purcell remembers the first day school finally made sense to her.

Complaints Dropped Against Former Councillor

Complaints Dropped Against Former Councillor

No further action will be taken on two complaints against former South Burnett councillor Cheryl Dalton

Yarraman Liaison Officer Resigns

Yarraman Liaison Officer Resigns

Caley Quinn has resigned from her role as the Toowoomba Regional Council Community Liaison Officer for the Crows Nest and Yarraman Districts.

Nanango’s New Trees ‘Doing Fine’

Nanango’s New Trees ‘Doing Fine’

Rumours that Nanango’s new pear trees are dying are untrue, acting South Burnett Mayor Cr Keith Campbell said today.

Call To Install Cameras In Park

Call To Install Cameras In Park

Closed circuit TV may be the only answer to catch vandals who continue to targeting the Kingaroy War Memorial, local RSL Sub-Branch president Don Davey believes.

Roadwork Starts In Murgon

South Burnett Regional Council has advised residents that kerb and channel work began today in Cooper and Nutt streets, Murgon.

Councillor Ordered To Pay $1000 Fine

Councillor Ordered To Pay $1000 Fine

A complaint lodged against a South Burnett Regional Councillor has been partially upheld

SBRC Annual Report Online

SBRC Annual Report Online

The South Burnett Regional Council formally adopted its 2012-13 Annual Report at its December meeting and it is now available to download from council’s website

Council Defers Decision
On Low-Cost Housing

Council Defers Decision<br> On Low-Cost Housing

A proposal to expand the Taabinga housing estate to include low-cost housing in the form of a relocatable home park and multiple dwelling units will face further discussion following a motion at the SBRC’s December meeting.