Council Ballot On September 7
The by-election to fill the vacant councillor’s position in Division 6 of the South Burnett Regional Council will be held on September 7 … unless the Federal Election gets called on that date.
$41,333 In RADF Funding
The State Government has announced the latest allocations for regional Councils through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).
Three More Flood Sessions Scheduled
South Burnett Regional Council has scheduled another round of flood recovery information gatherings to assist local primary producers following the decision by the State Government to extend the application period for assistance.
Hospital Talks ‘Progressing Well’
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Ken McLoughlin says discussions with Pulse Health to continue running the South Burnett Private Hospital are “progressing well”.
Streetscape Work to Start Soon
Work is due to start soon in Nanango on Stage 1 of the South Burnett Regional Council’s streetscaping project in Nanango.
Council Refuses To Budge On Roadworks
Developers who want to build new sub-divisions in the South Burnett will have to build proper infrastructure before they can begin erecting houses.
Get Your Skates On!
Murgon’s new skate park will be officially opened in the next few weeks in a gala ceremony
Three More NBN Towers Approved
The South Burnett Regional Council has given approval to three more NBN towers to help bring fixed wireless broadband services to the region.
$220,000 Makeover For Kilkivan
Kilkivan’s main street will be getting a $220,000 makeover courtesy of Gympie Regional Council and the State Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program.
Councillor Bids Farewell
Division 6 Cr Cheryl Dalton has bid a fond – and at times, tearful – farewell to Council
More Roadworks To Start Soon
Drivers in the South Burnett will soon see an increase in road works over the next few weeks with council ramping up projects throughout the region.
$60,000 Injection For Village Green
The $150,000 Stage 2 of Wondai’s Village Green project – which aims to transform the centre of town – has received a $60,000 boost from the State Government.
Council To Sell 32 Properties Owing Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council will put 32 properties – worth almost $4 million – up for auction to recover $358,000 in overdue rates.
Club Takes Off At Wondai Airport
Members of the Barambah District Aero Club are putting the final touches on their new hangar building which is being constructed at Wondai Airport.
Vandals Hurting Us All
Vandalism of street signs is still causing headaches for the South Burnett Regional Council, and costing ratepayers money.
Pulse ‘Keen To Run Hospital’
South Burnett Council may not have to take over management of the South Burnett Private Hospital after all
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”.
