SBRC Backs LNP Renewables Policy
South Burnett councillors have backed LNP State policy on renewable energy by adopting points put forward by the party’s State Council.
Candidates Back Anti-5G Campaign
Two candidates for the upcoming South Burnett Regional Council election have come out publicly against the erection of 5G towers.
CEO Briefs MPs On Law Changes
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt PSM addressed a State Government committee this week discussing proposed amendments to legislation which could affect the rates paid by resources companies.
Candidates Go Bush For The Night
All four South Burnett mayoral candidates were in action together for the first time at the Murgon Business and Development Association’s (MBDA) meet’n’greet on Wednesday night.
Where You’ll Be Voting
Wondering where to vote for the upcoming Council elections? Election day is Saturday, March 16, but pre-poll voting will be available from March 4.
Sitting Mayor Draws Top Slot
Current mayor Elvie Sandow has drawn the top spot on the ballot paper to contest the upcoming Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council election.
Schumacher Draws Top Ballot Spot
Cr Kirstie Schumacher has secured the valuable No 1 spot on voting slips for the upcoming election for Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Douglas To Run For Division 2
Blackbutt resident Douglas Grant has thrown his hat into the ring to stand for Division 2 at the SBRC election on March 16.
Council Farewells Much-Loved Pastor
Cherbourg councillors joined together on Wednesday to farewell long-serving AIM Pastor Max Conlon, who is moving to Brisbane.
SBRC Seeks Solar Funding
South Burnett Regional Council will set aside $200,000 to install solar power in Council facilities in the hope it will receive a matching contribution from the State Government.
Council Votes To Demolish Hall
South Burnett Regional Council has voted to demolish Tingoora Hall.
Polls: What’s Happening Elsewhere?
The South Burnett isn’t the only region bracing for an election, every other council in Queensland will also be going to the polls.
Battese To Stand For Council
A third candidate has tossed his hat into the ring for Division 5 at the South Burnett Regional Council elections on March 16.
TRC Invites Applications For Grants
Applications have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants.
Council Declines Church Offer
South Burnett Regional Council has declined an offer from the Anglican Church to take over ownership of St Faith’s Church and its cemetery in Mondure.
Council Trio To Recontest Divisions
Three current South Burnett councillors have confirmed they will be recontesting their divisions at the upcoming Local Government election.
Prickett Pulls Out Of Poll
Another would-be candidate has pulled out of the upcoming South Burnett council elections.
Residents Urged To ‘Get Ready’
The South Burnett’s Local Disaster Management Group is urging residents to be prepared in case extreme weather linked to Tropical Cyclone Kirrily affects the region.
Green Light For $130m Health Hub
Work on the $130 million health complex to be built on the site of the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy is expected to begin later this year.
Two Roads Temporarily Closed
South Burnett Regional Council has turned down separate applications to permanently close two little-used rural roads in Moffatdale and Wengenville, but has agreed to temporarily close both instead.
