Plans Begin For ‘Freedom’ Ceremony
A meeting was held with Australian Defence Force representatives in Kingaroy on Friday morning to discuss a possible “Freedom Of Entry” celebration in the South Burnett in late 2027.
Council Backs Jobs Program
South Burnett Regional Council has partnered with Golden West Apprenticeships and TAFE Queensland’s Kingaroy campus to provide Work Skills Traineeships for local job seekers.
Mayor Welcomes Funding Backflip
Toowoomba mayor Geoff McDonald has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to reverse proposed changes to Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, describing it as a win for communities across Queensland.
Backflip On Disaster Funding
A long and loud campaign by local councils to proposed changes to Federal / State disaster funding arrangements appears to have worked.
Tickets On Sale For Mayor’s Lunch
Tickets are now on sale for the annual Mayor’s Charity Christmas Luncheon.
Major Water Upgrades In Yarraman
Toowoomba Regional Council has begun a major program to replace water mains in Yarraman to improve the long-term security of the town’s water supply.
TRC Offers Free Plants
Toowoomba Regional Council is delivering the next round of its popular Free Plant Voucher Program, with 16,000 plants available for residents to collect during October and November.
South Burnett Is Pinking Up Again!
The South Burnett’s annual “Pinking Up South Burnett” campaign to support the McGrath Foundation was officially launched on Thursday morning with a generous $10,000 donation.
Dam Upgrade ‘May Not Be Required’
A safety upgrade at Gordonbrook Dam – which could have forced the South Burnett Regional Council to take out multi-million dollar loans to cover the cost – may no longer be necessary.
Blackbutt Community Meeting
A community meeting for residents affected by the Teelah bushfire will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall from 5:30pm on Wednesday (September 23).
Hey Artists … Check This Out!
Time is running out for artists to submit an offer to paint a mural on a privately owned wall near the start of the South Burnett Rail Trail in Kingaroy.
Work Starts On Coles Supermarket
A small ceremony was held at the site of the former Kingaroy Shire Council Depot in Pound Street on Wednesday afternoon to mark the start of an exciting new project for the region.
Work Starts On Dam Safety Upgrade
A sod-turning ceremony was held at Cressbrook Dam last week, signalling construction is now under way on the critical safety improvements demanded by legislation.
$62m Boost To Unlock Housing
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has welcomed a massive $62.3 million State Government injection into infrastructure spending in the South Burnett which could allow several stalled housing projects in the region to proceed.
Funding Boost For Rail Trail
Gympie Regional Council has secured State Government funding to restore key sections of the Kilkivan To Kingaroy Rail Trail.
Crackdown On Illegal Dumping
South Burnett, Cherbourg and Somerset councils are receiving State Government support to crack down on illegal dumping across the region.
Many Cultures Unite In Kingaroy
Kingaroy’s Town Hall Forecourt was transformed into a sea of colour and music on Saturday for the South Burnett’s first “official” multicultural celebration.
Maccas Plan For Nanango
Nanango could get its own McDonalds outlet if a Development Application submitted to the South Burnett Regional Council gets final approval.
Tourism Plan For Bunyas
Western Downs Regional Council hopes developers will be interested in an opportunity to create short-term accommodation at Russell Park, on the Bunya Mountains.
TRC To Review Housing Laws
Toowoomba Regional Council will review regulations covering temporary homes, caravans and tiny homes.
