$10m Council Grant Approved
Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney has made good on his promise to give the South Burnett Regional Council $10 million towards the cost of upgrading Kingaroy’s ageing Wastewater Treatment Plant.
State Government Fees
‘Add 3pc To Rates Bill’
State Government fees and charges are adding 3 per cent to every rates bill in the South Burnett
Kingaroy Water Quality ‘Improving’
South Burnett Regional Council is confident Kingaroy’s water supply will get the “all clear” soon
CCTVs To Stop Vandalism
The South Burnett Regional Council will soon install closed circuit video cameras in 10 of the region’s public parks in a bid to combat vandalism.
Councillors Inspect Floodways
South Burnett councillors Ros Heit and Damien Tessmann recently inspected repairs to a number of floodways in Division 6.
Markwell Street Closure
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a section of Markwell Street in the Kingaroy CBD will be closed at night next month to allow roadworks to take place.
Inspectors Check On Road Repairs
Four of the South Burnett’s flood repairs sites have been put under the microscope
Inspectors Will Check Flood Repairs
Members of the Australian Government Reconstruction Inspectorate will visit the South Burnett on Thursday to meet members of the South Burnett Regional Council and look at reconstruction efforts from the 2011 and 2013 floods.
Cherbourg Alcohol Ban Being Reviewed
Cherbourg’s alcohol ban may be lifted depending on community attitudes and the result of a joint application by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Councillor Floats Dam Drainage Idea
South Burnett councillor Barry Green floated the idea of draining Gordonbrook Dam to clean up Kingaroy’s water supply at today’s monthly Council meeting.
Councillor Apologises But Still Defiant
SBRC Councillor Damien Tessmann made his apology today to the South Burnett Regional Council
Councils Launch Website To Sell Region
The Wide Bay Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) has launched a new website to sell the region as “The Perfect Place At Your Perfect Pace” to the world.
Huge Farewell For Bert Button
Cherbourg’s Jack O’Chin Oval was packed today with mourners for a man remembered as a councillor, activist and horse lover.
Mayor ‘Confident’ About Inland Rail Route
Toowoomba Region Mayor Paul Antonio said a roundtable meeting this morning with John Anderson – the chairman of the Federal Government’s implementation group for inland rail – has given him confidence in the future of the project.
War Theme For Art Competition
The South Burnett Regional Council’s Acquisitive Art Competition will have the theme of “The Great War 100 Years Ago” to mark the centenary of the start of World War I.
Former Mayor Of Kingaroy Dies
The funeral for former Kingaroy Shire chairman Bob Downes will be held on Tuesday
Court Clears Way For Memerambi Solution
A solution to Memerambi’s controversial housing estate is on the horizon following a win by the South Burnett Regional Council in the Planning and Environment Court.
Councillor Dies Of Cancer
Cherbourg councillor Bert Button, who died of cancer on Sunday morning, is being remembered
Think Tank Looking For Ideas
South Burnett tourism operators will have the opportunity next week to help formulate a strategy aimed at expanding the local tourism market by more than a third in the next six years.
Push For Better Tourism Signs
The South Burnett Tourism Association wants better signs placed outside the region to draw more tourists to the South Burnett.
