Federal Government Won’t Force Fluoridation
The Federal Government will not force the South Burnett Regional Council to reintroduce fluoridation despite calls by a peak health group to do so.
Flood Appeal Funds Start Flowing
“South Burnett Dollars” are starting to flow to local businesses as a result of the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal.
Upgrade Planned For Sportsground
South Burnett Regional Council staff will prepare a proposal for an upgrade of the Maidenwell Sportsground – including the provision of more power outlets – following a public meeting held tonight.
Garden Celebrates Murgon’s ‘Black Pearl’
The South Burnett Regional Council has planted a garden at the recently Heritage-listed Murgon Town Hall to honour sporting legend Steve Renouf.
$400 Boost For Appeal
Donations are still coming into the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal as a result of various community fundraisers.
Council Faces ‘Tough Decisions’
On Funding For Road Repairs
Where do we find the money to repair the roads? This is the question the South Burnett Regional Council is now facing as it begins to frame its 2013-14 Budget.
Council Thanks Its Volunteers
The South Burnett Regional Council paid a special tribute last week to the 65-plus volunteers who help out at the region’s visitor information centres, art galleries, libraries and museums
Flood Appeal Passes $60,000
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has now raised more than $60,000 for farmers affected by the Australia Day floods … and donations are still coming in.
Climbing Walls Take Shape
Kids climbing the walls? Well, soon they’ll be able to “climb the walls” literally at three South Burnett parks.
Council Processing NBN Applications
NBNCo, the company rolling out Australia’s new high-speed broadband network, is pushing ahead with connecting up the South Burnett with fixed wireless broadband.
Roads Remain A Top Priority
The South Burnett Regional Council will continue to make roads a top priority in next year’s Budget, South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today.
CCTV Cameras Not In Budget: Mayor
The South Burnett Regional Council has no plans to introduce closed-circuit TV cameras in Kingaroy or Nanango in the foreseeable future, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today.
Centenary Celebration At Old Chambers
Kingaroy’s 1913 Council Chambers building in Edward Street is celebrating its centenary this year, and the South Burnett Genealogical and Family History Society didn’t want the occasion to pass unnoticed.
School Accepts Parkland Purchase Price
The purchase of a portion of Adermann Park in Kingaroy by St John’s Lutheran School is almost certain to go ahead after the school committee voted on Wednesday evening to take up an offer for the land.
Flood Appeal Funds Released
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has approved its first round of applications to assist primary producers.
Road Name Change To Honour Family
The dog-leg portion of Heights Road in northern Nanango will be renamed Bradford Road in honour one of Nanango’s long-standing families if neighbours living along the road agree.
Nanango Will Get A Men’s Shed
The South Burnett Regional Council yesterday approved a $3000 grant to establish a Men’s Shed in Nanango High School’s grounds.
Council Water Rates Set To Soar
South Burnett water and sewerage bills look set to rise by an average of between $100 and $150 next year, and possibly more.
$3m Boost For Sports Clubs
Toowoomba Regional Council sport and recreation officers have assisted sports clubs in the shire gain more than $3 million of external grant money over the past two years.
Council Crackdown On Pets
The South Burnett Regional Council is cracking down on unregistered dogs and cats in the region’s towns
