Council To Open Over Break
South Burnett Regional Council has broken with tradition and will be open between the Christmas and New Year’s public holidays.
Restrictions To End Monday
The Emergency Water Restrictions that are currently in place in Proston will be lifted on Christmas Eve (December 24).
Rotary Helps Hospital
Patient bathrooms in the South Burnett Private Hospital will be upgraded thanks to a $15,000 donation
Local Purchasing Policy Adopted
South Burnett Regional Council today formally adopted a new purchasing policy which gives preference to suppliers located within the council’s boundaries.
New Food Licence For Small Operators
The South Burnett Regional Council will introduce a new food licence in 2013 for home-based businesses who sell food at markets.
Council Axes $3.7m Road Project
South Burnett Regional Council today voted to turn down a $3.7 million Federal Government grant to build a road through the proposed Sunnyvale real estate development in Kingaroy.
Christmas Lights Winners
If you’ve got some spare time (!), how about checking out the winners of council’s Xmas competition
Water Supply Off Tomorrow
The South Burnett Regional Council will be turning off the water supply in parts of Kingaroy tomorrow (December 18) to connect a new water main.
Water Breakdown Hits Proston
South Burnett Regional Council has imposed temporary emergency water restrictions for the Proston town area.
Council Ponders Pound St Solution
South Burnett Regional Council will consider a proposal to revamp Pound St to overcome drainage problems
New Directions For Economic Development
A new peak economic and tourism development board made up of businesspeople and community leaders from throughout the South Burnett looks likely following two consultation meetings organised by the South Burnett Regional Council today.
Water Supply Off
South Burnett Regional Council says that due to emergency repairs, it has been forced to turn off the water supply in parts of Kingaroy and Wondai this morning.
Keys Handed Over
The South Burnett Regional Council officially handed over the keys of the Scott Haven Units in Blackbutt to the Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association Management Committee on Monday.
Facelift for Murgon Town Hall
The South Burnett Regional Council is giving Murgon Town Hall a facelift.
A Bit Of Lip From Council
The South Burnett Regional Council has got into to the Movember spirit by hosting a staff sausage sizzle in Kingaroy this week to help raise funds for two of its own “Mo Bros”.
Mayor Backs End To Fluoride
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann is expected to recommend to the December council meeting that fluoridation be stopped at the region’s five major water schemes.
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
