Toowoomba Launches Video Link
Yarraman and Cooyar residents who have access to broadband internet will now be able to communicate directly with Toowoomba Regional Council via a new video conferencing project launched today.
Fees, Charges Rise 2 Per Cent
South Burnett residents will face an average 2 per cent rise from July 1 for using many council services after the South Burnett Regional Council passed its 2013-14 schedule of fees and charges yesterday.
Winners Are Grinners!
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has officially wound up with the presentation of the keys of the raffled Nissan Micra to winner Clive Bishop, from Kingaroy.
Councillors Take On New Roles
South Burnett councillors are going to be kept even busier – and wearing more hats – following the creation of five new portfolios at today’s Council meeting.
$181,926 To Fix Mondure-Wheatlands Rd
Mondure-Wheatlands Road – a key school bus route and access road for rural producers – will be upgraded as part of the State Government’s push to make flood-ravaged communities more resilient.
Mayor Confirms Roads Levy Plus Rates Rise
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann confirmed today a roads levy would be included in the upcoming Council Budget, on top of the previously announced rates rise of 5.9 per cent.
‘Heading In The Right Direction’
“It doesn’t have to be our idea for it to be a great idea” … this is the concept behind the South Burnett’s new economic and tourism development body, South Burnett Directions, launched on Tuesday in Kingaroy by Local Government Minister David Crisafulli.
Pool Closures ‘Off The Table’
The South Burnett Regional Council will reconsider the idea of public swimming pool closures after receiving negative feedback from some South Burnett residents over the past few days.
$3300 Boost For BlazeAid
BlazeAid – the volunteer group which has been helping South Burnett farmers repair fences in the wake of this year’s floods – has received a boost in the form of food and fuel cards to the value of $3300.
Council To Take Action On Unpaid Rates
South Burnett councillors have requested a full report on Council rates that are overdue for payment.
Block Party To Mark Centenary
The Kingaroy Information Art and Heritage Precinct is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the old 1913 Council Chambers with a free “block party” for the public tomorrow (June 8).
SBRC Considers Pool Closures
The South Burnett Regional Council may be forced to look at closing some town swimming pools
Antonio To Head Taiwan Trade Tour
Toowoomba region businesses looking to crack lucrative Asian markets have been urged to join Toowoomba Regional Council on a business tour to Korea and Taiwan in September.
Official Launch For SB Directions
The South Burnett’s new economic and tourism development body, South Burnett Directions, will be officially launched next Tuesday (June 11)
Drainage Problems ‘May Be Solved’
Council hopes that drainage problems at the Memerambi housing estate will be solved soon
Glittering Night Launches Charity Trust
The glittering Mayoral Ball held at Kingaroy Town Hall on Saturday night raised at least $30,000 for South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann’s new Charity Trust.
PNG Helps Out South Burnett
A $750 flood appeal cheque was handed over on Friday on behalf of the Madang Rotary Club
Fence To Help Keep Kids Safe
Children can now play safely in a fenced area in Wooroolin Park, thanks to the Wooroolin/Tingoora Lions Club and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Faces Tough Decisions
South Burnett roads and bridges will continue to steadily deteriorate to the point where they become untrafficable if Council can’t raise extra money, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has warned.
Eye-Opening Trip For Young Politicians
It’s not often that people really can say they have been on the trip of a lifetime, but I can. In April I was privileged to be selected to represent The Nationals on the 29th Australian Political Exchange Council’s (APEC) delegation to the United States.
