Online Petition To Stop 5G Tower
Blackbutt North resident Sharon Berderow has launched an online petition in a bid to stop a 5G mobile phone tower being built at 280 Bowman Road.
Take A Break And Ask R U OK?
Have you noticed the small yellow boxes popping up in some South Burnett parks?
Taskforce Delivers Relief To Councils
Local councils challenged by the burden of asset depreciation could face some relief in future, which would be good news for ratepayers as well as possibly improving councils’ bottom line.
Council Honours Goomeri Senior
Goomeri Show Society president David Pitstock has been named the 2026 Male Senior Citizen Of The Year by Gympie Regional Council.
Applications Open For Youth Council
Nominations have opened for the 2027 South Burnett Regional Youth Council.
WDRC Appoints New CEO
Former senior Queensland public servant Joshua Hannan officially began his new role as Chief Executive Officer of the Western Downs Regional Council on October 15.
Council Issues Rates Notices
The South Burnett Regional Council has released its rate notices covering July 1 to December 31, 2026.
Council Letter ‘Shocks’ BYV Team
The project director for the Glan Devon bio-fertiliser plant proposal said the notification of the lapse of their Development Application came “out of the blue”.
‘Error’ Blamed For Bio-Fertiliser Lapse
The team behind the proposed Glan Devon Bio-Fertiliser Project are blaming an “administrative error” for the lapse of their Development Application for the project but are determined to press ahead.
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.
