Waste Levy Officially Axed
The State Government has officially dumped the former Labor Government’s controversial waste levy by passing legislation in State Parliament today.
Welcome To New Doctors
Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce’s next Meet’n’Greet is being held in conjunction with the Queensland Rural Medical Education (QRME) and the South Burnett Regional Council.
New Date For Clean-Up
The South Burnett Regional Council has set a new date for the region’s annual “Clean Up Australia Day”.
LGAQ Warns Of Increased Costs
Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) President Margaret de Wit today urged Queensland councils to factor in how a potential 3.3 per cent rise in council costs will hit them when they set their rates for the 2013-14 financial year.
Historic Cemetery Comes Alive
Buried somewhere within the walls of Taromeo Cemetery is a time capsule which contains the names of everyone who worked to restore the pioneer site after the devastating 2011 floods.
‘Be Prepared’ Says Council
The South Burnett Regional Council is asking residents to “be prepared” as it is says the region may receive more rain over coming days.
Micra Makes A Big Impact
One lucky person will be driving away in a new car … while flood-affected South Burnett residents will be getting some much-needed assistance, all thanks to Huston Motors and the Mayor’s Red Earth Flood Appeal.
McArdle Visit Postponed
Today’s visit to the South Burnett by Queensland Energy and Water Supply Minister Mark McArdle has been postponed because of road closures.
Latest Flood Updates
Latest updates and road closures, plus a live feed from the South Burnett Regional Council
Bowls Afternoon Raises $2000
Making $2000 for just a few hours work (and having a lot of fun) on a Saturday afternoon isn’t a bad effort.
Child Care Centre, Shops Approved
Kingaroy will get another child care centre and some more shops after the South Burnett Regional Council gave the go-head this week for the construction of a new complex on three lots on the corner of Kingaroy Street and Mirage Avenue, opposite Taabinga State School.
Murgon’s War Hero To Be Honoured
Murgon war hero Patrick Tiernan will be remembered in 2014 at a 70th anniverary ceremony in the Netherlands, and the South Burnett will be represented at the event.
Where To Get Flood Advice
Flood Recovery Officer Damien O’Sullivan will be in attendance at the eight Community Flood Recovery meetings next week to provide more information for primary producers on what financial assistance is available in the wake of the Australia Day weekend floods.
Dengue Mozzies Found Here
Mosquitoes capable of spreading dengue fever have been found in the South Burnett.
Council Joins Murri Munchies
The South Burnett Regional Council has become an associate member of Murri Munchies Ltd, a not-for-profit alliance of Wide Bay Burnett indigenous people which wants to create an Australian bush tucker industry.
Kitchen Donated to Flood Appeal
A Nanango business has donated a complete kitchen to help raise money for the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal.
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.
