Church Gets Full Fee Waiver
Kumbia’s Lutheran congregation has secured a concession from Council over the removal of the Peace Lutheran Hall from its former home at Benair.
Zala Wins Queensland Award
Cherbourg Aboriginal Council’s corporate services manager Chatur Zala has been named 2018 Queensland Finance Professional of the Year.
Reduced Rates For Blackbutt Hall
The Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association will no longer have to pay full rates to manage Blackbutt’s Memorial Hall.
Water Meeting On Thursday
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a meeting on Thursday (November 29) to discuss future water infrastructure needs in the region.
Fishing Competitions Lift Dam Bookings
Fishing competitions at the region’s two dams gave bookings at Council’s lakeside tourist parks a substantial lift last month.
Push To Cement Bridge Program
Local councils are pressing for the Bridges Renewal Program to become a permanent Federal Government program.
Storm Recovery Barbecue On Sunday
South Burnett Regional Council’s storm recovery barbecue on Sunday is shaping up to be a big day.
Council Seeks $1m Federal Grant
The South Burnett’s drought-declared status may have a small bright side … a million dollar grant from the Drought Communities Program.
Road Crews Press On Despite Storms
Council road crews have been working on projects around the region over the past month, despite being interrupted by storms during October.
$15,000 Holiday Up For Grabs
South Burnett residents are being encouraged to get into the festive spirit and enter this year’s Hancock Prospecting Christmas Lights competition.
Standpipe Planned For Hivesville
Hivesville will get a standpipe in the near future to assist residents in the district who rely on tank water.
$1.24m For Murgon CBD Footpaths
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend $1.24 million in 2019-20 on a long-awaited fix for Murgon CBD’s footpaths.
Council Plans Library Upgrade
The South Burnett Regional Council plans to upgrade Nanango’s library and administration building soon.
Council To Consult On Water Projects
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell intends to capitalise on a Federal Government decision to grant $2 million to the South and North Burnett to fund feasibility studies into water projects.
Council Forgives $16,000 Water Bill
The South Burnett Regional Council will forgive most of an elderly woman’s $16,142.14 water bill.
Solar Farm Proposal Rejected
A proposal to build a solar farm 3km east of Kingaroy has been rejected by the SBRC
Waste Levy Delayed, Increased
Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has criticised the State Government for delaying the introduction of Queensland’s waste levy until mid-2019.
Vegetation Clearing To Start
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a “fauna spotter” will be present during the upcoming clearing of native vegetation along sections of the Maidenwell–Bunya Mountains Road.
Old Pipes Blamed For Legionella
Old pipes – and the quality of Kingaroy’s water supply – have been blamed for recent positive tests for legionella bacteria at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy.
Work To Start On Logan Street
A long-awaited project to seal Logan Street in Kingaroy will begin this week.
