‘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
The South Burnett Regional Council plans to spend $38,000 to install a new GPS approach system for aircraft using Kingaroy Airport.
Bookings Open For Jamie’s
Ministry of Food At Wondai
South Burnett residents have a second chance to learn Jamie Oliver’s cooking hints, tips and shortcuts
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
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
Award-winning actor and director Leah Purcell remembers the first day school finally made sense to her.
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
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’
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
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
A complaint lodged against a South Burnett Regional Councillor has been partially upheld
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 Will Sell Properties
To Recover Unpaid Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council will put 24 properties up for auction next month to recover unpaid rates.
Council Defers Decision
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.
Coomba Falls Boardwalk Back On Track
The boardwalk and steps leading down to Coomba Falls near Maidenwell will finally be completed early next year after the South Burnett Regional Council was forced to wait almost 12 months for parts
New Food Licences After Protest
A new class of food licences with lighter compliance requirements and lower fees will be introduced for the region’s bed and breakfasts and farmstays after three tourism operators wrote a joint letter to Council objecting to the cost of obtaining a Food Business Licence.
Helping Hand At Christmas
South Burnett Regional Council staff and residents have joined together to help some needy local families at Christmas.
Kindy Request Splits Council
A disagreement over the “not-for-profit” status of a Blackbutt kindergarten led to two split votes at this month’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting on Wednesday.
