Councillors To Lobby Canberra
A South Burnett delegation will be lobbying Federal politicians as part of a trip to the Australian Local Government Association’s (ALGA) annual conference in Canberra on June 16-19.
Council Drafts Five-Year Plan
South Burnett Regional Council aims to unveil a new five-year economic development plan in September.
Guests Have A Ball For Charity
The Mayor’s Ball at Kingaroy Town Hall was sold out on Saturday night with 350 patrons eager to enjoy a sparkling night for a good cause
CEO Says Honour Feels ‘Surreal’
South Burnett Regional Council chief executive officer Mark Pitt has been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday national awards announced on Monday.
LGAQ Calls For ‘Common Sense’ Reforms
The Local Government Association of Queensland has called on the State Government to exercise ‘common sense’ about its proposed local government reforms.
Council Rates Tipped To Rise 1.9pc
The South Burnett Regional Council is expected to introduce an average 1.9 per cent rate rise when it hands down its Budget on June 24.
New Waste Charges Start July 1
Businesses will be charged $75 per tonne for waste disposal at SBRC tips from July 1 this year
Locals Offer Messages Of Support
A “Tree of Messages” featured at Monday night’s “Shoulder To Shoulder” support event for South Burnett emergency services personnel.
Wreaths Laid At Kumbia Crash Site
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour and South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell made an emotional pilgrimage to Kumbia on Saturday afternoon.
Arts Groups To Help Develop Policy
South Burnett arts groups will be invited to help develop a regional Arts Policy for the South Burnett Regional Council.
Recovery Night For First Responders
A community recovery night for first responders who have been involved in the recent string of tragic South Burnett road crashes will be held in Kingaroy on Monday, June 3.
Council Hoists Indigenous Flags
A flag representing one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures will now fly proudly alongside the flags of Australia, Queensland and the South Burnett in Kingaroy’s Glendon Street forecourt
Mayor’s Ball Sold Out
If you were hoping to go to the Kingaroy SupaIGA Mayor’s Charity Ball you’re too late … all tickets have been sold.
Roundtable Moves To Blackbutt
The South Burnett Regional Council’s second quarterly Creative Roundtable will be held at the Blackbutt Art Gallery on Thursday (May 30) between 5:00pm and 7:00pm.
Fishing Comp Looks Set To Continue
The Boondooma Open fishing competition held at Boondooma Dam on May 18-19 looks set to become an annual event
Building Approvals Rise
Building approvals in the South Burnett may be emerging from a four-year slump, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Grant To Upgrade Ringsfield
Nanango’s historic Ringsfield House will receive a new roof, thanks to a $115,747 grant from the State Government.
$2m Upgrade To Start Next Week
Work on the $2 million refurbishment of the former Nanango Shire Council Chambers will begin next week.
Events To Support Small Business
South Burnett Regional Council has two free events coming up soon for small business owners.
Gympie Axes Tip Fee Hikes
Less than a month after announcing it would substantially increase tip fees on July 1, Gympie Regional Council has axed the idea.
