Button Declared Winner
The result of the by-election to fill a vacant position on Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has been declared.
Council Sponsors ‘Shop Local’ Campaign
The South Burnett Regional Council will sponsor a “Shop Local” campaign for the South Burnett’s retail businesses this Christmas in an effort to boost the region’s economy.
Your Rates: How They Have Risen
Blackbutt/Benarkin residents have enjoyed the lowest average rate rise of any South Burnett town in the past six years while Kingaroy residents have suffered the steepest.
GAMMA For Gallery
Wondai Regional Art Gallery was presented with a 2013 GAMMA (Gallery and Museum Achievement Award) in a ceremony in Brisbane on Friday night.
Fun Day Helps Town Get Ready
Cherbourg’s second annual “Get Ready Cherbourg” day was held on Monday afternoon at the Les Stewart Senior Memorial Sports Centre.
Region To Develop Tourism Plan
A tourism forum will be held in Kingaroy on November 28 to develop a regional tourism plan
Forum To Chart Economic Future
Representatives from the South Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie councils and local industries will meet in Gympie tomorrow to help “chart a course for economic sustainability for the Wide Bay Burnett region”.
South Burnett Council Newsbriefs
Mr Russell Hood has been appointed as the South Burnett Regional Council’s new General Manager Infrastructure.
Council Votes To Fund Bus Run
South Burnett councillors have voted unanimously to subsidise the Brisbane-Murgon-Brisbane bus route until June 30 next year.
Submission ‘Not Possible’: Bus Company
Brisbane Bus Lines has responded to reports about its failure to make a submission to a government review earlier this year, saying it only covered existing funded or contracted bus services.
Murgon Urged To Get Ready
The South Burnett’s “Get Ready For Summer” program visited Murgon on Friday morning with the aim of building awareness and resilience in the local community.
TV Ambush ‘Un-Australian’
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has slammed as “un-Australian” the ambushing of a council staff member on his way to work by an A Current Affair TV crew.
Don’t Leave It Too Late To Nominate!
Nominations for the South Burnett’s annual Australia Day awards close on December 2 … but it seems everyone is leaving it (again) to the last minute.
$1.4m Grant For Sewerage Upgrade
The South Burnett has gained another $1.4 million from the State Government, this time for sewers
Woman Bitten By Dog
A woman has been treated in hospital for injuries to her arms and legs after she was bitten by a dog while walking along a Kingaroy footpath.
Kingaroy Tests Online Booking
The Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre is one of just four across Queensland which are taking part in a special trial of online accommodation booking software.
We’re Going To Rio!
Two young South Burnett sports stars are packing their bags and heading to Rio de Janeiro to represent Australia in a touring 15/16 girls futsal team.
Work To Start Soon On New Bridge
The timber bridge on Drayton Street, Nanango, will be the first bridge to receive an upgrade through the South Burnett Regional Council’s “Bridges to Recovery” program.
Council Dollars To Keep Buses Running
South Burnett Regional Council will subsidise Brisbane Bus Lines for the rest of this financial year to ensure the Brisbane-Murgon-Brisbane bus service keeps running.
Cafe Ready To Grow
Cherbourg’s Yurri Muntha Café is expanding to accommodate a growing clientele.
