Grants Fund Offers ‘Super’ Round
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has encouraged community groups affected by the recent floods to apply for funding under the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
Water Notices Delayed
Residents across the Toowoomba region can expect to receive their water notices from this Friday (May 6) after delays caused by the recent wet weather.
Erkens ‘Overwhelmed By Support’
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens is optimistic she has won the South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election but she’s wary of claiming victory ahead of the official declaration.
Erkens Takes Lead In Nanango Poll
Nanango real estate agent Jane Erkens had a clear lead in the South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election at the close of counting on Saturday night.
Nanango Rushes To Vote Early
About 1640 people have already voted in the poll for the Division 1 vacancy in the South Burnett Regional Council.
Ken Gets His Award At Last
Retired Kingaroy businessman Ken Mills was officially presented with his 2022 Citizen Of The Year Award by South Burnett mayor Brett Otto on Saturday.
KTP To Cost An Extra $900,000
South Burnett Regional Council is putting an extra $900,000 towards the Kingaroy Transformation Project to compensate for inflation, supply shortages and delays caused by heavy Spring rains.
‘Don’t Forget The South Burnett!’
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has sent out a plea to candidates in the upcoming Federal Election to not forget the South Burnett.
Council Needs You!
Are you friendly, motivated and passionate about the South Burnett, and what our community has to offer?
Meeting To Discuss Signs
Consultants have invited Bunya Mountains residents to attend a “have your say” morning about names and signs for the new Russell Park Mountain Bike Trails.
Council To Donate Ride-On Mowers
The South Burnett Regional Council will donate six of its ride-on mowers to South Burnett community groups.
MPs Collect Mental Health Evidence
A State Parliament Select Committee paid a whistlestop visit to Kingaroy on Wednesday to collect information about the mental health issues faced by the South Burnett community.
Business Hub Gets Extra Two Years
The South Burnett Regional Council will grant the Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry a two-year extension on the group’s proposed business incubator project.
Denim Day Targets Sexual Violence
The comfortable attire of South Burnett councillors at this week’s Council meeting had nothing to do with their relaxed country ways … it was actually part of a worldwide campaign against sexual violence in the community.
Div 1 Candidates: In Their Own Words
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association invited the four candidates who will be contesting the upcoming Division 1 South Burnett Regional Council by-election to speak at a forum held in Nanango on Thursday night.
Army Explains Career Opportunities
Cherbourg Council hosted visitors from the Australian Army on Thursday to discuss possible career pathways into the Australian Defence Force for local young people.
Council Spells Out Key Priorities
South Burnett Regional Council has launched an “advocacy plan” to help it push its case with Federal and State MPs.
Murgon Digs Deep For BlazeAid
BlazeAid’s Murgon camp has received another boost in funds from a flood recovery fundraising breakfast.
Cenotaph Poll To Be Mailed Out
Yarraman residents are being asked to consider a new location for the town’s War Memorial Cenotaph.
Council Warning On Use Of Baits
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded landholders that the use of 1080 meat baits must comply with Queensland Health standards.
