Mayor Asks PM To Visit
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has written to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd inviting him to visit the South Burnett and see for himself why local government needs a larger share of Federal Government funds.
Lions Support Village Green
Wondai’s “village green” project has received a boost from the local community in the form of a donation from the Wondai Lions Club.
Preferred Supplier Meetings On Again
The South Burnett Regional Council will be calling for two “Preferred Supplier Tender” arrangements next month.
Book Provides Opportunity To Reflect
South Burnett residents will have the opportunity next week to chat with author Liz Caffery, creator of the region’s special book of memories about the 2011/13 floods, “Reflections”.
New Regional ‘Brand’ To Be Unveiled
A new “regional brand” for the Wide Bay Burnett region will be unveiled at the Regional Queensland Lifestyle Expo to be held on July 16-17 in Brisbane.
Bread, Meat & Good Coffee!
Yurri Muntha … bread, meat … they’re some of the most important things in life.
‘Change Of Heart’ On Pay Rises
Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed news that the State Government plans to review proposed pay increases for State MPs and in turn, Local Government representatives in Queensland.
Councillor Opens Road Sign
South Burnett councillors are called on to do some strange things at times… and Sunday was no exception for Division 5 councillor Kathy Duff.
Round 2 Of Funding Available
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has invited South Burnett Regional Council to apply for funding under Round 2 of the Royalties for the Regions program.
Council Slashes Dog Bounty
Toowoomba Regional Council has reduced the wild dog scalp bounty – and standardised the payment across the region – in a bid to encourage landholders to use baits.
Vandals Light Fire
Vandals have struck again in Kingaroy, causing damage to the toilet block in the River Road park.
Council To Run Private Hospital
The future of the South Burnett Private Hospital in Kingaroy has been assured with a decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to take over running the facility.
Airport Weather Service Saved
The South Burnett Regional Council will pay $70,000 to maintain a weather information service at Kingaroy Airport.
How Much You’ll Pay In Future
If you thought this year’s rise in the South Burnett Regional Council’s rates and charges was hefty, be prepared for more of the same over the next two years.
$10m Upgrade For Water and Sewerage
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend almost $10 million upgrading the region’s water and sewerage infrastructure over the coming year as part of a 10-year, $90 million replacement program.
Road Works: Is Your Road On The List?
Apart from the $3.14 million being spent on Road Levy projects. the South Burnett Regional Council will spend a further $12.74 million out of its general budget on improving the region’s roads this year.
What The Budget Means To You
The average South Burnett ratepayer will be asked to pay an extra $80 per quarter – or about $6.15 per week – as a result of the South Burnett Regional Council’s 2013-14 Budget
Budget ‘Fail’ On Facebook
Reaction to today’s South Burnett Regional Council Budget has been cool on social media, with Facebook members questioning on Council’s wall the need to spend money on some projects when local roads need repairs.
Where The Road Levy Will Be Spent
The South Burnett Regional Council will raise $3,154,800 from the new $200 per annum Road Infrastructure Levy introduced in today’s Budget.
Mayor’s Budget Speech
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann delivered the Council’s 2013-14 Budget this morning.
