Work To Start On Footpaths
South Burnett Regional Council plans to start work next Monday on new footpaths in Alford and Mant streets, Kingaroy.
Mediation Ordered After Bullying Complaint
Only two complaints about South Burnett councillors resulted in actions during 2017-18, and only one made it as far as the Regional Conduct Review Panel.
Council Drafts $8m Streetscape Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council is seeking $4 million from the Federal Government to get its much-discussed Kingaroy CBD Revitalisation plan off the ground
Council Closes Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council has closed Perseverance Dam to the public until further notice as a precautionary move due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria.
Rates: How Do We Compare Now?
Does the South Burnett have the highest rates in Queensland? Are our rates so high they’re deterring new residents from moving here?
Tourism Review On Thursday
South Burnett Regional Council will be discussing tourism activities in the region over the past 12 months at a Tourism Review to be held this Thursday (November 8) in Kingaroy.
Council Joins FAGs Fight
The South Burnett Regional Council will join the Australian Local Government Association’s push to make council grant funding an issue at the next Federal election.
Feedback Sought On Corporate Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to comment on a draft version of the Toowoomba Region 2019-2024 Corporate Plan this month.
Farming Heartache Wins Top Prize
A painting depicting the struggles of farmers battling drought, poor roads, rates and red tape has won this year’s South Burnett Open Art Competition
Mayor Happy With Tour Roll-Up
Mayor Keith Campbell says he is very happy with attendance numbers at this year’s ‘Listening Tour’, which drew bigger audiences than last year.
Flying Foxes ‘Not A Health Risk’
South Burnett Regional Council has released a statement following complaints raised by Proston residents about a large flying fox colony which has moved into a reserve on the edge of town.
$15m Treatment Plant Opens
Cherbourg’s new $15 million wastewater treatment plant was officially opened by the State Government’s “Champion For Cherbourg” Dr Anthony Lynham on Thursday morning.
Recycling Depot Ready To Go
Cherbourg’s new authorised container refund point is ready to spring into action when Queensland’s container exchange scheme launches on November 1.
Circus Supports Storm Recovery
Hudson’s Circus were planning to bring their show to Kingaroy, but when the recent storms hit – and more rain was forecast – they decided to postpone their performances and refund ticket sales.
Durong Residents Target Council … Again
Members of the South Burnett Ratepayers Association and other Durong residents quizzed Councillors and senior staff on Monday evening in one of the fieriest of the South Burnett Regional Council’s recent round of nine “listening tours”.
Draft Parks Plan Now Available
The latest version of South Burnett Regional Council’s controversial “Draft Sport and Recreation Infrastructure and Strategic Plan” is now available to download.
Household Water Rates Rise 4.1pc
Toowoomba Regional Council ratepayers will face between a 4.1 and 6 per cent rise in water charges after a review by the Queensland Treasury Corporation.
Businesses Support BlazeAid Effort
Local businesses have jumped on board to support the BlazeAid volunteers currently setting up camp in Kingaroy.
Planning Starts At BlazeAid Camp
Representatives from a string of South Burnett community groups gathered on Tuesday afternoon to discuss how to support the BlazeAid camp which is being set up in Kingaroy in the wake of last Thursday’s destructive storms.
Crime Buster To Hear Council Complaints
Former Crime and Corruption Commission investigator Kathleen Florian has been appointed the Independent Assessor to head up the new office which will handle complaints about councillor conduct in Queensland.
