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  09/11/2009 - Local Fire Ban for South Burnett
  

  Queensland Fire and rescue Services have issued a Declaration of Local Fire Ban, prohibiting any lighting of fires in the open in the South Burnett Local Government area.

  
  
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  04/11/2009 - South Burnett's Lake Boondooma Management Positions up for Grabs
  

  South Burnett Regional Council is calling for experienced personnel interested in the position of manager for the Lake Boondooma Caravan and Recreation Park.

  
  
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  30/10/2009 - WIN A $150 gift voucher at RetraVision
  

  South Burnett Regional Council along side QUT invites you to participate in a "Health and Lifestyle in Kingaroy" survey, and have a chance to WIN A $150 gift voucher at RetraVision, Kingaroy.

  
  
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  20/10/2009 - COMMONWEALTH ASSISTANCE FOR SOUTH BURNETT BUSHFIRE VICTIMS
  

  Attorney-General, Robert McClelland, today announced that the Commonwealth Government will provide financial assistance to Council's including the South Burnett to assist communities affected by recent bushfires in Queensland.

  
  
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  02/10/2009 - FREE Music Business Professional Development Workshop - Nanango
  

  Q Music follows up from Song Tails with a free Music Business Professional Development workshop.

  
  
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  23/09/2009 - Qld Health media release - Dust and smoke a challenge for some
  

  People with respiratory conditions need to be cautious about a dust haze affecting parts of the state and South Burnett.

  
  
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  21/09/2009 - South Burnett Regional Council delivers it's First Quarterly Newsletter
  

  Welcome to the first of South Burnett Regional Council's quarterly community newsletters.

  
  
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  21/09/2009 - South Burnett Regional Council is planning a new look Community Directory
  

  South Burnett Regional Council is planning a new look Community Directory which will be distributed to all households in the region in early 2010.

  
  
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  18/09/2009 - Make-A-Wish Charity Auction this Friday
  

  South Burnett Regional Council has enlisted the help of Crow FM 90.7 to host a charity auction "Your Bid Helps a Kid" to raise funds for Make-A-Wish Australia. A variety of items donated by local businesses will be auctioned on air. Tune in & make a bid this Friday 18 September between 6.00-10.00am.

  
  
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  18/09/2009 - "Your Bid Helps a Kid" charity auction a HUGE success
  

  An astounding $2,070 was raised for Make-A-Wish Australia this morning through the live auction conducted by Wayne Kratzmann of Crow FM 90.7. The radio station put in an extraordinary effort and we are utterly indebted to them for their assistance.

  
  
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  09/09/2009 - Australia Day Award Nominations Now Open!
  

  Council announced today that nominations for the region's annual Australia Day Awards are now open.

  
  
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  25/08/2009 - Wearable Art Competition - FREE Workshop
  

  QRWN is holding a wearable art competition as part of the 2009 Cultural Extravaganza held in Toowoomba on the 20th September 2009. Entry is open to all Qld women 16 years and over ($400 first prize, $200 second prize, $100 third prize). A free workshop will be held at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery

  
  
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  14/08/2009 - Council invites "Offers of Purchase" for ex hire boats
  

  SBRC invites "Offers of Purchase" for two ex hire boats, located at Lake Boondooma.

  
  
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  13/08/2009 - Meet 4 Ingredients author Rachael Bermingham
  

  Meet 4 Ingredients author Rachael Bermingham at Kingaroy Library between 11.00am and 12.00 noon on Thursday 13 August. Rachael and friends will be sharing their secrets and tips and signing books at this one-off event.

  
  
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  06/08/2009 - Nominations now open for "Our Women, Our State Awards 2009"
  

  This year's awards program also includes a Great Queensland Woman award category (the receipient of which will receive a cool $3,000 in prize money) in celebration of Queensland's 150th birthday.

  
  
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  04/08/2009 - Water Restrictions
  

  South Burnett Regional Council is introducing uniform water restriction levels across the region. This means that all areas will have the same water use rules for Level 1 to Level 5 restrictions. New Restriction levels become effective from 1 August 2009.

  
  
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  24/07/2009 - SBRC & Friends of Cultcha present... Bach at Blackbutt!
  

  This upcoming concert features chamber ensembles of the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra. Favourite chamber works by JS Bach, Ross Edwards, Vivaldi, Mozart, Leroy Anderson and a special performance of Maranoa Lullaby.

  
  
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  23/07/2009 - Meet Nick Earles
  

  Meet Australian author Nick Earles at the Bell Tower Restaurant near Kingaroy on Thursday 23 July.

  
  
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  18/07/2009 - Leukaemia Foundation 2009 Doorknock Appeal 18-31 July
  

  From 18 - 31 July, more than 30,000 volunteers will knock on over 700,000 doors across the state in aid of the Leukaemia Foundation's Annual Doorknock Appeal.

  
  
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  17/07/2009 - LGMA Wish Flight
  

  Make A Wish Australia have made it their mission to bring magic and joy to children with a life threatening illness by granting a most cherished wish. To be able to make these wishes come true, we need your assistance!

  
  
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  17/07/2009 - SB Tourism Businesses Database
  

  The South Burnett Regional Council provides information and referrals to various tourism operators. To ensure that the information provided is accurate and relevant Council is updating our records relating to the South Burnett Tourism businesses.

  
  
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  14/07/2009 - Nominations Now Open for 2010 Australian of the Year Awards
  

  Each year there are many Australians who contribute to the growth, success and value of their community. Help these people receive the recognition and thanks they deserve by nominating them for an Australian of the Year Award today.

  
  
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  08/07/2009 - Region holds largest Australian Citizenship ceremony to date
  

  The South Burnett region welcomed 4 new Australian Citizens on Wednesday, 8 July in our biggest citizenship ceremony yet.

  
  
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  30/06/2009 - Brisbane Valley Rail Trail User Survey Now Open
  

  The Qld Outdoor Recreation Federation and the Department of Infrastructure and Planning are inviting you to participate in the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail User Survey. Through this survey, you can express your opinion and experiences of the trails and offer any suggestions for improvements.

  
  
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  30/06/2009 - Launch of RabbitScan Initiative
  

  Rabbitscan, a joint initiative of the national Rabbit Management Advisory Group and the NSW Department of Primary Industries, was launched last month with Council's nationwide supporting this important and innovative project.

  
  
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  26/06/2009 - SB Student Wins State Award for LG Week Competition
  

  Ed Genis from Murgon State School was the proud recipient of a State Award for the annual Local Government Week colouring competition earlier this month.

  
  
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  24/06/2009 - Meet Your Local Councillors - Cr Duff & Cr Dalton
  

  Proston and District residents are invited to meet Division 5 Councillor, Kathy Duff, and Division 6 Councillor, Cheryl Dalton, at the Proston Library between 9.30am and 1.00.pm on Wednesday 24th June.

  
  
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  18/06/2009 - Commonwealth Bank provides $10,000 grants to local community groups
  

  The Commonwealth Bank's Community Grants Program was introduced in 2007 to support local initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of Australian children and local communities. In 2009, a total of $550,000 will be allocated in individual grants of up to $10,000.

  
  
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  17/06/2009 - South Burnett Welcomes New Australian Citizen
  

  Onzo Catherine Sestilio (known as Catherine to her friends) was formally naturalised as an Australian Citizen at a ceremony conducted on Wednesday, 17 June 2009 in Wondai by South Burnett Regional Mayor David Carter.

  
  
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  15/06/2009 - Final Community Information Sessions Approaching Fast
  

  The recent round of Community Information Sessions is coming to a close with only two sessions remaining. If you missed your local session there is still opportunity to attend the remaining Kingaroy or Wondai sessions happening this week.

  
  
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  12/06/2009 - Libraries Close Temporarily for Amalgamation of Library Databases
  

  South Burnett Libraries will be closing for several days this week to enable the amalgamation of membership and loans data under the newly installed Library Management system.

  
  
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  05/06/2009 - Council's Award Winning Report
  

  South Burnett Regional Council was among good company last night, when the organisation was presented with a Bronze Award at the 59th Australasian Reporting Awards (ARA) on Thursday 4 June.

  
  
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  02/06/2009 - South Bank Regional Flavours Information Session
  

  Calling growers, wine producers and tourism operators from the South Burnett Region. We would like to invite you to participate in the inaugural SOUTH BANK'S REGIONAL FLAVOURS.

  
  
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  15/05/2009 - Keep your pets safe for life with a TROVAN MICROCHIP
  

  Microchipping Day Sunday 7th June 2009, Memorial Park, Dog off leash area, Haly Street, Kingaroy, 10am - 2pm

  
  
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  08/05/2009 - Tenders called for the lease of the Aerodrome Agricultural Land, Kingaroy
  

  The South Burnett Regional Council is inviting tenders for the Lease of the agricultural land at the Sir Joh Belke-Peterson Airport, Kingaroy.

  
  
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  08/05/2009 - South Burnett PCYC Survey - The Pulse - Murgon
  

  Complete the online survey for your chance to win an IPOD. The South Burnett PCYC is currently gathering information to assist with development of the operation, maintenance and future progression of the Pulse, Murgon.

  
  
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  01/05/2009 - Queensland Swine Flu Response
  

  Swine influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs and while people do not usually get swine flu, there have been reported outbreaks of human infection internationally.

  
  
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  01/05/2009 - TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - Wilsons Road, Windera
  

  Council proposes to close the above section of road to all through traffic from 5 May 2009 to late July 2009 to allow major pavement reconstruction and widening works to be carried out.

  
  
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  27/04/2009 - E-NEWS NOW AVAILABLE
  

  Are you interested in happenings at Council and around your community? Do you have an email address? If you answered yes to these questions, you might like to sign up for Council’s E-News, a collection of current news items that is regularly updated and emailed directly to your inbox.

  
  
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  22/04/2009 - Next Round of Community Information Sessions
  

  Next Round of Community Information Sessions.

  
  
• 17/04/2009 - Meet Your Local Councillor - Debbie Palmer
  

  South Burnett Regional Councillor for Division 2 Cr Debbie Palmer would like to extend an invitation to local residents to join her at the Nanango Office on Friday 17 April 2009 anytime between 9.00am – 12.00 noon. This is an excellent opportunity for residents to meet their local Councillor to discuss issues of concern. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information contact Cr Palmer on 0419 769 994.

  
  
• 17/04/2009 - Meet Your Local Councillors - Cr Duff & Cr Dalton
  

  Councillors invite Proston and district residents to discuss local issues

  
  
• 16/04/2009 - New Look for Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt
  

  Council recently asked the community for feedback about updating the Kingaroy Town Hall forecourt area, including whether they would like the area upgraded at all and if so, to provide some suggestions for improvements.

  
  
• 13/03/2009 - Discount for Rates Notices Ending
  

  South Burnett Regional Council notifies all ratepayers that the discount period for rate notices for the period 1 January to 30 June finishes Friday 13 March 2009.

  
  
• 02/03/2009 - Temporary Road Closure Kingaroy
  

  Alford Street East, Kingaroy Haly Street to Gooyong Street including Fisher Street. In accordance with Section 915 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council proposes to close the above section to all through traffic from 2 March 2009 to late April 2009 to allow major pavement reconstruction and widening works to be carried out.

  
  
• 12/02/2009 - NRM Information Session
  

  Council will be holding Information Sessions on different programs and opportunities withnin the South Burnett.

  
  
• 09/02/2009 - Rates Notices Issued
  

  Council hereby notifies all ratepayers that the rate notices for the period 1 January to 30 June will be issued on Wednesday 11 February.

  
  
• 06/02/2009 - Rare Plant Species found in the South Burnett
  

  There are only a handful of places in the world you'll find the Mount Berryman phebalium. Botanist Caroline Haskard is based in the South Burnett, prime habitat for the plant, and says we still have much to learn about Phebalium distans.

  
  
• 06/02/2009 - Free Tipping Day
  

  South Burnett residents are invited to participate in the next Free Tipping Day

  
  
• 19/12/2008 - Kingaroy Forecourt Refurbishment
  

  Have your Say on the Refurbishment of the Kingaroy forecourt.

  
  
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  06/12/2008 - Free Tipping Day This Weekend for Kingaroy & Memerambi
  

  Kingaroy and Memerambi ratepayers and residents are invited to participate in the next Free Tipping Day, which will be held on

  
  
• 26/11/2008 - Rabbit Control Field Day
  

  A Rabbit Control Field Day is being held on Wednesday, 26 November 2008 commencing at 9.00am on Dundas Road, Crawford (4km north of Kingaroy). The Field Day is open to all landholders wanting to know more about rabbit management. Morning tea and a bbq lunch will be provided.

  
  
• 25/11/2008 - Rinse them out, round them up and run them in
  

  Do you have empty chemical containers on your farm? Did you know you can recycle these containers through the drumMUSTER program? Council offers landholders access to the drumMUSTER Program at five sites across the region. Upcoming musters are scheduled for Tuesday, 25 November 2008 & Wednesday, 26 November 2008 at various Council sites. Click read more for further information.

  
  
• 19/11/2008 - Sandy Creek Bridge Construction.
  

  Sandy Creek Bridge Construction.

  
  
• 17/10/2008 - Submissions Sought for Timber Towns Waste Transfer Facility Supervisor
  

  Submissions are being sought from individuals or companies who are interested in being appointed to the position of Supervisor for the Timber Towns Transfer Station. Be quick - submissions close Monday 3rd November.

  
  
• 26/09/2008 - Accommodation & Kiosk Manager - Yallakool Tourist Park
  

  South Burnett Regional Council is seeking the services of a contractor to operate the Kiosk and Accommodation Area at Yallakool Park on the foreshore of Bjelke-Petersen Dam. Applicants should be committed to the promotion, presentation and maintenance of this award-winning tourist destination.

  
  
• 17/09/2008 - Kingaroy skies are invaded again - and this time we need your help!
  

  As spring looms, with it comes an invasion of the Kingaroy skies in the form of robotic airplanes, part of the UAV Challenge - Outback Rescue

  
  
• 14/08/2008 - State Government handover of community facility to council
  

  Representatives of the Department of Sport & Recreation will be in the South Burnett this week for the official handover of Ficks Crossing Camping and Recreation Reserve to the South Burnett Regional Council.

  
  
• 04/08/2008 - Yallakool Park on BP Dam to reopen
  

  The South Burnett Regional Council has been working non-stop to re-establish the facilities at Yallakool Tourist Park on Bjelke-Peterson Dam and is thrilled to announce the park will be opening in late September, 3 months earlier than expected.