$2000 Boost For Flood Appeal
Blackbutt Singers and the Blackbutt Benarkin Lions Club have donated $2000 to the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal.
Council Seeking Quotes On Recycling
The South Burnett Regional Council will seek quotes on the true cost of operating a recycling program after a recent survey indicated a majority of respondents were in favour of the idea.
Eight Nominate For Division 6
A total of eight candidates have nominated for the South Burnett Regional Council’s Division 6 by-election.
BIEDO To Survey Sports Clubs
The Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation’s (BIEDO) says a survey it will conduct of sporting and recreational clubs will assist in the future support and sustainability of sport in the South Burnett.
Flood Meetings Share Information
“Don’t self-assess and think you’re not eligible for assistance.” This was the main message from the latest round of flood recovery information evenings held around the South Burnett.
$30,932 Raised At Mayor’s Ball
The South Burnett Regional Council announced today that the fundraising from the Mayor’s Charity Gala Ball has now been finalised with a total of $30,932 raised for charities in the South Burnett.
Council, Landcare Work Together
South Burnett Regional Council and Kingaroy Landcare are looking at more ways they can work in partnership.
Council Looking For Local Suppliers
The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding two meetings this week to encourage local businesses to join its preferred supplier list.
Blackbutt Dogs Euthanased
Three dogs who attacked a toddler and his mother in Blackbutt at the weekend have been put down.
New Date For Council By-Election
The Electoral Commission of Queensland confirmed today that the by-election for Division 6 of the South Burnett Regional Council will be pushed back a week due to the Federal Election.
Money For Pound Street
The State Government has allocated $498,000 to help flood-proof Pound Street in Kingaroy
Leah To Open Skate Park
Leading Australian actress – and former Murgon resident – Leah Purcell will be the special guest at the official opening of the new Murgon Skate Park later this month.
Book A Chat With The Mayor
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be coming to a town near you soon to “have a chat”.
Nine Choices For Good Food
Nine businesses have signed up so far to join the South Burnett’s latest “Good Food Choices Program” .
Students Say Hi!
The Japanese students currently visiting Kingaroy State High School took time out from their busy schedule to drop by the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday.
New Look Apex Park (Yes, Apex)
South Burnett Regional Council workers have spent the past few months giving Kingaroy’s Apex Park a major makeover and the former “rocket park” is almost ready to be relaunched … but a suggestion it should also be renamed has provoked anger in the local community.
Tasting Success In Brisbane
The South Burnett has put on a strong showing at Regional Flavours 2013, Brisbane’s signature lifestyle event
Westec Wraps Up $4.2m Repairs
Westec Civil – a construction company which has been working for the past 10 months in the South Burnett – has asked to pass on its thanks to the various businesses in the local area which have provided essential support for them during their stay.
Pulse Confirms It Will Run Hospital
The Board of Pulse Health has confirmed its intention to continue managing the South Burnett Private Hospital, the South Burnett Regional Council announced this afternoon.
Toowoomba CEO Appointed
Acting Toowoomba Regional Council CEO Brian Pidgeon has been confirmed in the role.
