Bunya Road Upgrade Inches Closer
The Bunya Mountains-Maidenwell Road may be sealed within a few years if discussions between Transport Minister Scott Emerson and SBRC Mayor Wayne Kratzmann bear fruit.
Council Will Consult Over Halls
The South Burnett Regional Council will consult local communities over the next twelve months about the future use of their halls.
Change Of Focus For Recovery Grants
A policy change in the Department of Communities will bring a major change of focus to the NDRRA Flexible Funding Program which is being administered by the South Burnett Regional Council.
A Long Look At Country Life
Five medical students who have signed up to take a “long look” at the South Burnett received a warm welcome at a community meet’n’greet held in Kingaroy this week.
More Blackbutt Development
The South Burnett Regional Council has approved a second new subdivision in Blackbutt
BlazeAid Still Needs Volunteers
BlazeAid is still looking for volunteers to assist with its flood recovery work in the South Burnett.
Good Roll-Up At Flood Meetings
More than 450 people attended the South Burnett Community Flood Recovery information meetings held last week.
Flood Bill Tops $45 Million
The SBRC estimates the Australia Day floods caused between $45-$50 million damage to roads.
Nine Selected For SB Directions
The names of the nine committee members who will help the South Burnett Regional Council shape the economic and tourism development of the region were released today.
RADF Grants Announced
The winners of the latest round of the SBRC’s popular RADF arts program were announced today.
$80m Fund Opens For Councils
The State Government has matched dollar-for-dollar the Federal Government’s $40 million “betterment” fund, meaning $80 million will be available for local councils.
Disaster Lobbying Pays Off
A flying visit paid to Local Government Minister David Crisafulli last week by the South Burnett’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor has borne fruit – the South Burnett will receive an additional five weeks of emergency funding.
Jazz Star On His Way
Jazz trumpeter James Morrison and his Motown Band will be starring at the Mayoral Charity Gala Ball
Heading Off To America
South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann has been selected to take part in a special exchange program
Cash Floods In To Radiothon
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has received a massive boost from CROW-FM’s “Radiothon” auction … taking the total so far raised for South Burnett farmers to $35,000.
$17,500 Raised So Far
The Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal has raised an incredible $17,500 so far
Women Unite In Celebration
South Burnett women gathered in groups in functions across the region today to mark International Women’s Day.
Council To Fight Mozzies
South Burnett Regional Council has allocated extra funds in a bid to eradicate the dengue mosquito from the region.
Aid Only Available For Flood 1
There have been three floods this year in the South Burnett but only victims of the first – the Australia Day weekend floods – are eligible so far for disaster relief.
Council Duo Wins Award
South Burnett Regional Council’s flood recovery efforts were acknowledged when two council officers received the 2013 Local Government Managers of Australia Queensland Procurement Professional Award yesterday.
