2013 Aid Package ‘Different’
Farm Financial Counsellor Alan Broome has warned there are a few key differences between the disaster funding released after the 2011 funds and the latest round of relief.
Mayor Supports Water Tanks
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has praised the State Government for allowing individual councils to decide whether water tanks should remain compulsory in new developments in their areas.
PM Offers Her Support
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has received a letter of support from Prime Minister Julia Gillard assuring him that the Federal Government is “absolutely committed” to supporting the South Burnett after the Australia Day weekend floods.
Test Star Will Be Guest At Fundraiser
Fundraising for the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal is starting to ramp up.
Dates Set For Flood Information Meetings
Were you or someone you know affected by the Australia Day weekend floods? The South Burnett Recovery Team has organised a series of public meetings to be held throughout the region to provide information on assistance available.
Councils To Decide On Tanks
Local councils will be able to opt to retain mandatory rainwater tank requirements where they can prove a net benefit to the community despite new laws passed by the State Government.
Road Closed For Repairs
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that Mondure-Wheatland Road will be closed from 6:00am today to 6:00pm tomorrow to install new pipes and repair road damage.
Donations Start To Roll In
The South Burnett Regional Council is already receiving donations for the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal.
Category C Funding Approved
The South Burnett has been granted Category C disaster zone status under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.
Disaster Group Says Thanks
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group met for the last time on Friday to debrief on the recent Australia Day weekend floods.
Can You Help The Cash Flood In?
An appeal to help South Burnett residents affected by the Australia Day weekend floods has been launched by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann in conjunction with not-for-profit local community group Red Earth Foundation.
Dyne Calls For Category D
While the South Burnett is desperate to get its Disaster Funding upgraded to “Category C”, the chairman of the umbrella council organisation for the region is pushing for an even higher level, “Category D”.
Council Extends Rates Discount
South Burnett Regional Council has extended the discount period for this quarter’s rates to help people affected by the Australia Day weekend floods.
Selections Start For SB Directions
The final committee for the new South Burnett Directions economic development advisory board is expected to be known by the end of February.
Council Needs Photos Of Farm Damage
The South Burnett Regional Council is requesting assistance to gather photos of farms affected by the Australia Day weekend floods to send to the Federal Government.
Council To Re-Examine
Communications Strategy
The South Burnett Regional Council will re-examine its communications strategy as part of a review of how it handled the Australia Day weekend floods when the region’s Disaster Management Committee is debriefed on Friday.
Gordonbrook ‘Not To Blame’ For Flood
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says it was heavy local rainfall rather than the overflow from Gordonbrook Dam which sent a torrent through a Wilkesdale woman’s house last Sunday.
Flyer To Explain Available Aid
South Burnett Regional Council says there may be financial assistance and other support available to people who are experiencing difficulties because of the recent floods.
Reduce Risk From Mozzies
South Burnett Regional Council is urging residents to be on the lookout to reduce mosquito breeding in their backyards in the wake of the recent floods.
Council Looks At Kerbside Recycling
The South Burnett Regional Council is considering introducing a kerbside recycling scheme as part of the development of a Strategic Waste Plan.
