Spotlight On Local Skills
Christmas shoppers had the opportunity of purchasing some unique local gifts at the Kingaroy Information, Art and Heritage Precinct markets
Councillors Now Have Discretionary Funds
The SBRC has adopted a Councillor Discretionary Fund Policy to help community organisations and events get Council funding more easily, and reduce red tape.
New Food Licence For Markets?
People who sell food at any of the South Burnett’s markets may need to apply for a new type of food vendor’s licence next year.
Regional Roadworks Update
Roads portfolio chairman Cr Damien Tessmann reported on the progress of a number of major roadworks projects at this week’s South Burnett Regional Council meetin
$680,000 To Improve Kingaroy Water
The quality of Kingaroy water will receive a much-needed boost following the announcement today of $680,000 funding by the State Government.
Murgon Hero Remembered
The grave of a Murgon man in the Netherlands has become the focus of an international search
SBRC Calls In Debt Collectors
The South Burnett Regional Council decided yesterday to ask debt collectors to pursue 39 errant ratepayers in a last ditch effort to avoid repossessing their properties.
Council Loses $1.4m In Grants
Council’s 2012-13 Budget may finish the year in deficit after it lost more than $1.4m in government funding
Funding Available To Fight Boxthorn
South Burnett Regional Council has $80,000 available in assistance to landowners to treat African boxthorn.
Storm Whips South Burnett
A line of storms that swept through the South Burnett on Saturday night left a trail of destruction in their wake and about 5000 properties without power.
Council Awards $8.3m Road Contracts
The South Burnett Regional Council awarded $8.32 million in roadworks contracts at two Special Meetings this morning.
‘Big Reforms’ For Councils
The State Government is claiming the biggest reform of Local Government in a generation with the passing of a new Act in Parliament late last night.
State To Decide On Park Sale
St John’s School expects to hear in December whether its application to purchase a portion of Adermann Park has been successful.
Mayor Pledges To Save Cadets
SBRC Mayor Wayne Kratzmann pledged tonight to keep the South Burnett branch of the Emergency Services Cadets going if the State Government doesn’t reverse its decision to close the program down.
Truck Sparks Grass Fire
A South Burnett Regional Council gravel truck sparked a small grass fire on the Bunya Highway yesterday morning at Wooroolin.
Welcome To The South Burnett!
An informal Meet’n’Greet was hosted by Endeavour Kingaroy Kitchen today to welcome Downer EDi Mining to the South Burnett.
De-Amalgamation Decision
Now Rests With Minister
A group pushing for the de-amalgamation of Toowoomba Regional Council has submitted its proposal to the Minister ahead of today’s deadline but they’re less than hopeful that the State Government is listening.
Expo Puts Spotlight On South Burnett
The South Burnett Regional Council’s second annual business expo – this year dubbed South Burnett Exposed – will be held this weekend at the Kingaroy Town Hall, in conjunction with a home and lifestyle expo.
Australia Day – Citizen of the Year
The South Burnett Citizen Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the region.
Australia Day – Young Citizen
The South Burnett Regional Council’s Young Citizen Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises an outstanding young person who has made noteworthy contributions to the region.
