SB Directions Unveils 10 Projects
The South Burnett will have regional Business Excellence Awards – and a business mentoring program – running as part of Stage 2 of South Burnett Directions.
Fire Briefly Closes Tip
South Burnett Regional Council workers and an urban fire crew quickly brought a small fire at the Nanango landfill under control this morning.
$566,000 Funding To Repair Roads
The State Government has announced another $566,000 in “Betterment” funding to repair South Burnett roads.
Cricketers To Star At Charity Brekkie
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s next Charity Breakfast will be held next Tuesday (October 15) in Nanango and will again include the opportunity to meet two Australian sports stars.
Fast Food That’s Also Healthy!
South Burnett chef Jason Ford will be demonstrating “healthy fast food cooking” as part of the South Burnett Health and Lifestyle Expo.
Swinging Bridge Closed For Repairs
Toowoomba Regional Council has advised that the Cooyar Suspension bridge, across Cooyar Creek, will be temporarily closed later this month.
$10m To Help Fix Sewage Plant
“The biggest amount of funding in the history of the South Burnett Regional Council”, “the biggest thing for the region since Tarong”, “simply fantastic” … this is how Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington greeted this morning’s news that the State Government has allocated $10 million to make the upgrade of the Kingaroy Wastewater Treatment Plant a reality.
Nominations Open For Australia Day
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett Regional Council’s 2014 Australia Day Awards.
Car Wash Expansion Fast-Tracked
Open lines of communication between the South Burnett Regional Council and developers can lead to fast-tracked approvals of applications, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today.
Looking Back On 35 Years Of Service
Thirty-five years ago a junior water and sewerage engineer joined Kingaroy Shire Council, fresh from graduating from the Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education.
New Councillor Sworn In
Newly elected Division 6 Councillor Ros Heit was sworn in by South Burnett Chief Executive Officer Ken McLoughlin at an informal ceremony in the Council’s Glendon Street offices yesterday.
Council To Vote On Cat Fees
The South Burnett Regional Council may axe cat registrations
Councillors Inspect Roadworks
Councillors and staff inspected roads at Ellesmere, Kingaroy, Wooroolin, Wondai, Murgon, Byee, Booie and Wattle Camp last week.
Rocks To Be Blasted
“Powder monkeys” have been called in to help remove several large rocks which are in the way at roadworks on the Memerambi-Barkers Creek Road.
Heritage Boosts Streetscape Project
The Heritage Nanango Community Branch has thrown its support behind the Nanango Streetscape Project by donating $66,000 to kick off Stage 1 of the project.
Public Meeting To Quiz Mayor
A public meeting will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall on October 15 to allow South Burnett ratepayers to quiz council on rates, charges and the $200 roads levy.
Colourful Festival To Celebrate Spring
Yarraman’s annual town festival, the “Colours of Yarraman”, will be in full swing this weekend. The first of the main public events of the festival, which celebrates spring and “new beginnings”, was held on Friday night at the Yarraman Community and Memorial Hall.
There’s Now Room To Swing A Cat (Or Dog)
Kingaroy RSPCA’s shelter expansion has been completed
$351,000 Boost For Community Groups
The South Burnett Regional Council has presented $109,000 in grants to almost 70 community organisations
Work Starts On River Road
Work has begun to fix two frequently flood-damaged sections of River Road, with local companies and contractors getting a boost from the $500,000 project.
