Would-Be Mayors Off And Running
The four candidates hoping to become the next South Burnett Mayor faced off for the first time during their election campaign on Tuesday evening.
Thresher To Get A Makeover
An old Stolzenberg thresher behind Kingaroy’s Visitor Information Centre is about to get a new lease of life
Sweep After Mowing: Council
South Burnett Regional Council is asking local residents to sweep their streets after mowing to stop grass clippings clogging up Council drains.
Council Plans Hazard Burns
South Burnett Regional Council is planning to do a number of hazard reduction burns across the South Burnett over the next five months.
Nanango To Host Candidates Forum
The Nanango Tourism and Development Association will hold a candidates forum in Nanango next Tuesday night so voters can meet candidates for the March 28 council elections
Councillors Elected Unopposed
The ballot positions have been decided for the upcoming Local Government elections … and it’s good news for two current South Burnett councillors.
Why Kingaroy Water Looks Dirty …
Kingaroy’s water supply has been switched fully to Gordonbrook Dam due to the supply from Boondooma Dam being interrupted on Tuesday night
Food Businesses To Explore New Horizons
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting its second Food Horizon conference in Kingaroy at the end of this month as part of an ongoing program to build links between local food producers.
Second Candidate For Div 5
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff won’t be having it all her own way this time at the upcoming Council election
Work Starts On Road Upgrade
The slow process of upgrading Mundubbera-Durong Road is continuing with the Department of Main Roads earmarking another section for “rehabilitation”.
TRC Closes Three Dams
Toowoomba Regional Council has closed Cooby, Cressbrook and Perseverance Dams for water-based activities until further notice.
Rhonda Enters Council Race
Kingaroy-based disability advocate Rhonda Trivett is the latest candidate to put up their hand for a seat around the South Burnett Regional Council table
Volunteers With A Generous Heart
A bright idea and fundraising by two Council volunteers will make life a little bit safer for visitors to Kingaroy
Irrigation Charges ‘Unreasonable’
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC) has expressed concerns over proposed rises in irrigation water charges.
Flood Aid For Councils
The Federal Government has announced disaster assistance is available to Toowoomba, Somerset and Western Downs councils in the wake of recent flash-flooding.
New Members Appointed To Tribunal
The State Government has announced new members for the Councillor Conduct Tribunal, the independent body responsible for handling complaints about misconduct by councillors.
Auditor Gives Council A Tick
The South Burnett Regional Council is in good financial shape, according to the latest report from the Queensland Audit Office (QAO).
Wondai Can’t Join Tourism Group … Yet
The Wondai Business Networking Group will have to incorporate before it can join the South Burnett Regional Council’s Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC).
Council Nominations Open Saturday
Would-be councillors and mayors will be able to officially nominate to stand at the 2020 Council elections from this Saturday (February 22)
Storms Cause $1m Roads Damage
Recent storms have caused an estimated $1 million damage to the South Burnett’s road network, Council’s meeting heard on Wednesday.
