TRC Seeks Yarraman Feedback
Yarraman residents and businesses have been invited to have their say on how the Toowoomba region plans to grow over the next 30 years to support an extra 55,000 residents and 18,000 new homes.
Storm Damage Upsets Rodeo
Monday afternoon’s storm has forced the Murgon Show Society to find an alternative venue for their October rodeo.
Council Dog Discount Bid Fails
Pensioners who own dogs will need to ensure their pets are desexed and microchipped if they want to claim the maximum dog registration discount.
Auditor-General Visits Local Councils
Queensland Auditor-General Brendan Worrall has been visiting local councils to meet local mayors, councillors and Council staff
Council Defers Tourism Decision
The South Burnett Regional Council will defer a decision about rejoining the Southern Queensland Country Tourism regional tourism board until next financial year.
‘Last Chance’ To Get Vaccinated
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow and fellow councillors have almost begged residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to stop the community going back into lockdown.
Drive-Thru Restaurant Plan For CBD
South Burnett Regional Council will debate an application for a new drive-thru restaurant in Kingaroy at Wednesday’s monthly General Meeting.
TRC Invites Feedback On Growth
Toowoomba Regional Council is asking residents, “What kind of a future do you want?”
Council Seeks Trailhead Funding
Somerset Regional Council will seek funding to build a trailhead at Esk as the next stage of its Mt Glen Rock development.
Local Groups Share $67,000 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will give $67,000 to 36 community groups in the latest round of its twice-yearly Community Grants Program.
Mayor Issues Invitation To Minister
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has invited Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch to visit the South Burnett to discuss housing issues.
Bike Tracks Consultation ‘Poor’
A plan by Western Downs Regional Council (WDRC) to build a 30km network of mountain bike tracks at Russell Park in the Bunya Mountains has provoked concerns from some residents.
Power Pole Sparks Concerns
South Burnett Regional Council will give the Wondai AP&I Society $6567 to reconnect power to the race caller’s box to ensure this Saturday’s race meeting can go ahead as planned.
New Toilets For Linville
Somerset Regional Council has approved the installation of a new prefabricated toilet and shower block in Ditchman Park at Linville.
Flying Foxes Simply Swap Trees
Hopes that clearing bushland along a stretch of Taromeo Creek would put an end to Blackbutt’s flying fox plague have been dashed.
Major Upgrade Proposed For Hospital
The Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy could become a medical hub for the region if exciting plans from operators South Bank Medical Group come to fruition.
Council Plans For Disasters
South Burnett Regional Council has taken the opportunity of Get Ready Queensland Week to remind residents about the South Burnett Local Disaster Management Plan.
Bridge Honours Pioneer Family
A new $890,000 bridge named in honour of one of the early farming families in the Somerset region has been officially opened.
Roundabout Design Selected
A six-month community consultation process on the redesign of Wondai’s Bunya Highway roundabout has produced a clear winner.
Mayor Seeks Bipartisan Housing Fix
The complex problems of homelessness, the demand for public housing and the construction of affordable housing have been issues at the forefront of recent South Burnett Regional Council discussions.
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