Lucky To Be Alive
A Wilkesdale woman and her disabled daughter are lucky to be alive after a torrent swept through their home last Sunday.
Road Repairs Scheduled
Road repairs scheduled in the Yarraman area as part of the 2010-11 flood recovery are still on course to be completed this year, although a Toowoomba Regional Council spokesman says the exact timing may have been effected by the latest round of flooding.
Help Available For Mud Armies
Queensland councils will be given assistance to marshall volunteers for the massive flood clean-up.
Discretionary Fund Helps Cadets
The South Burnett Regional Council’s new Councillor Discretionary Fund got one of its first uses this week when Deputy Mayor Keith Campbell handed over a $1400 cheque to the region’s equally new St John Ambulance branch.
Council Extends Tip Hours
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that the Wondai and Murgon Transfer Stations will be open this weekend to assist residents dispose of the waste caused by the floods.
Emergency Water Restrictions Cancelled
Council crews have successfully restored the majority of the water supply networks across the South Burnett Region.
Mystery Egg Will Hatch Tomorrow
A mysterious egg discovered at Meandu Mine last October will finally unveil its secrets at tomorrow’s Nanango Markets.
Food On Its Way To
250 Stranded Tourists
A chartered helicopter has delivered three loads of food today to assist 250 people stranded at Manar Park
Latest Flood Updates
Latest updates from Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and the South Burnett Disaster Management Committee.
Latest Flood Updates
Latest updates from Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and the South Burnett Disaster Management Committee
Local Road Updates
Our latest round-up of local road closures
Preferred Supplier Meetings Postponed
The South Burnett Regional Council has postponed a series of four Preferred Supplier Meetings planned for Blackbutt, Nanango, Kingaroy and Wondai.
Water, Water Everywhere …
Ironically water – or the lack of it – is one of the major concerns now for the South Burnett Regional Council in the wake of the weekend flooding.
Floods Leave Huge Damage Bill
As the rain eases, the South Burnett is facing a massive repair bill. Mayor Wayne Kratzmann says initial reports indicate damage is worse than the 2011 floods
All South Burnett Tips
Closed Due To Floods
The South Burnett Regional Council has advised that all landfills / waste facilities throughout the region are closed until further notice due to flooding.
Emergency Water Restrictions
Flood damage to infrastructure has forced the South Burnett Regional Council to extend Emergency Water Restrictions across the region, effective immediately.
MP Praises SES and Council Team
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and his council team have done “an amazing job” handling the flood crisis.
Disaster Committee Update
Although the rain has been easing, the road situation is still extremely dangerous in the South Burnett and residents have been urged to stay at home and off the streets
Handy Flood Links
South Burnett Disaster Management Centre: (07) 4189-9104
Gordonbrook Dam Emergency Plan Activated
The South Burnett Regional Council has activated the Emergency Action Plan for Gordonbrook Dam.
