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OPINION: Big challenges ahead for new council

South Burnett Times journalist reveals why she thinks it’s going to be an uphill battle for councillors.

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21st April 2020 7:04 AM

South Burnett Times journalist Laura Blackmore. Photo: Elaelah Harley

Key roles decided at first meeting since election

Newly elected councillors vote in the new leadership team for next term.

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20th April 2020 4:04 PM

The newly elected South Burnett Regional Council: Kirstie Schumacher, Kathy Duff, Mayor Brett Otto, Danita Potter, Roz Frohloff, Deputy Mayor Gavin Jones and Scott Henschen after their first meeting on Monday, April 20. Photo: Laura Blackmore

Meet the new South Burnett Regional Council

Here’s a list of promises made to community ahead of first council meeting.

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17th April 2020 2:04 PM

IT'S OFFICIAL: Here's a look at the people elected by South Burnett residents to represent them for the next four years on council. Photo: File

ECQ explains how coronavirus affected 2020 election

Figures show how South Burnett election was different amid global pandemic.

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17th April 2020 10:04 AM

ELECTIONS: The local government elections in Queensland were held on March 28, 2020. Picture: Jerad Williams

New mayor’s list of promises to the South Burnett

ECQ declares successful mayoral candidate after nearly three weeks since voting closed.

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16th April 2020 4:04 PM

CHANGE OF THE BATON: The many faces of the newly appointed Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council Brett Otto from across the years. Photo: Files

END OF ERA: Campbell concedes, ECQ still to declare win

‘I wish the new team well’: Keith steps aside after more than two decades of service to his community.

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15th April 2020 10:04 AM

END OF AN ERA: The faces of former mayor Keith Campbell across many years of service to his community. Photo: Laura Blackmore

ELECTION: Winner of Division 6 declared after vote count

Who was the successful candidate to win seat on council by 6 votes?

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13th April 2020 7:04 PM

ELECTION 2020: The candidates for Division six were incumbent councillor Ros Heit and first time nominee Scott 'Hook' Henschen. Photo: Laura Blackmore

Tight race to the end for SBRC council candidates

REVEALED: Who has secured seats in the 2020 South Burnett Regional Council.

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08th April 2020 1:04 PM

A CLOSE RACE: The many faces of South Burnett residents who have entered the council election later this month. Photo: Contributed

UPDATE: Who is safe or who will go in race to be councillor?

Between divisions there are already clear leaders emerging among candidates.

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29th March 2020 2:03 PM

ELECTION DAY: St John's Lutheran School at Kingaroy was a polling booth on election day for 2020 local government election. Photo: Laura Blackmore

SNAPSHOT: Everything you need to know about election

As the vote count edges closer to the finish line, it’s become a very tight race.

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