Kathy Duff Declared Mayor

Kathy Duff Declared Mayor

Almost two weeks after polls closed, Kathy Duff has been officially declared the new Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council.

SBRC To Review Signage Bylaws

SBRC To Review Signage Bylaws

South Burnett Regional Council plans to review its bylaws surrounding election signage as part of a greater review of Local Laws already under way.

Cultural Harmonies Fill Forecourt

Cultural Harmonies Fill Forecourt

Harmony Day – an annual celebration of Australia’s cultural diversity – filled the Glendon Street Forecourt in Kingaroy with music, dancing and colourful costumes on Saturday.

Valuations Likely To Rise Again

Valuations Likely To Rise Again

South Burnett ratepayers could be hit with steep increases to their land valuations the next time Queensland’s Valuer-General assesses the region.

Familiar Face Signs Off

Familiar Face Signs Off

A small presentation was made at Kingaroy Library on Tuesday to one of the region’s long-serving Justices of the Peace who will be leaving the area soon.

Council Starts Its Four-Year Journey

Council Starts Its Four-Year Journey

Cherbourg made history again this week, becoming the first Council in Queensland to have its Mayor and Councillors officially declared elected after Saturday’s local government elections.

Council Inquiry ‘Kicking The Can’

Council Inquiry ‘Kicking The Can’

The Federal Coalition has labelled this week’s announcement of an inquiry into the financial sustainability of local councils as “another broken promise” and “a cynical attempt to stall action to deliver more support”.

Council Asks For Sign Feedback

Council Asks For Sign Feedback

South Burnett Regional Council will hold a community consultation meeting to get feedback from Murgon residents about sign designs for QEII Park.

TRC Plans Multiple Flood Repairs

TRC Plans Multiple Flood Repairs

Residents along Pierces Creek Road – from Mt Binga to Crows Nest – have been advised by the Toowoomba Regional Council to plan their journeys as multiple flood recovery projects are scheduled  for the remainder of this year.

Reg, You’ve Done Us Proud

Reg, You’ve Done Us Proud

“We’ve Done Us Proud” … the Slim Dusty classic echoed across the Nanango Showgrounds on Friday afternoon at the start of a memorial service for the late Reg McCallum, OAM.

Candidate Calls For Youth Curfew

Candidate Calls For Youth Curfew

South Burnett Regional Council candidate Heath Sander has called for a curfew to be imposed on young people aged under 17 in a bid to curb youth crime.

Mayor Injured In Crash

Mayor Injured In Crash

Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig is expected to have further scans on Tuesday after being involved in a serious crash at Ross Creek, near Goomboorian, on Monday night.

Bumper Roll-Up At Yarraman

Bumper Roll-Up At Yarraman

A forum for candidates contesting the upcoming Toowoomba Regional Council elections drew a bumper roll-up of candidates on Saturday night.