Residents Challenge Bio-Plant Plan
A proposed bio-fertiliser processing facility at Glan Devon has sparked anxiety among residents who would be living near the project.
SBRC Pushes For Top-Level Changes
South Burnett councillors have drafted 11 motions which they will take to the Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference later this year.
Most Council Fees To Rise 2.7pc
South Burnett Regional Council has adopted a new register of fees and charges for 2026-27, a necessary step ahead of it bringing down its annual Budget on July 15 .
Council Staff Can Use Body Cams
SBRC has adopted a policy which will allow authorised staff members to wear body cameras, but there are also strict conditions surrounding their use.
$2.3m To Reduce Landfill
Cherbourg and Somerset councils will receive a total of $2.3 million from the State Government to support recycling and reduce waste going into landfill.
Council Joins Campaign Against Cuts
South Burnett Regional Council has joined the fight against proposed Federal Government changes to disaster funding arrangements.
‘Triple Whammy’ For Councils
The Local Government Association of Queensland – the peak body for local councils – fears the Federal Government is stepping away from supporting Queensland in times of disaster.
‘Temporary Overflow’ For Homeless
South Burnett Regional Council has prepared a large block of industrial-zoned land at the end of Cornish Street in Kingaroy to act as a “temporary overflow” area for homeless campers.
Dam Management Renewed
Cr Heath Sander and his partner Rowena Wessling have had their contracts to manage the tourist parks at Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams renewed.
$5000 For Multicultural Day
A multicultural celebration in Kingaroy is one of more than 70 community events to have received support under Round 2 of the State Government’s “Celebrating Multicultural Queensland” grants program.
Cherbourg Says ‘Ngara’ To Cabinet
The residents of Cherbourg’s Boys Dormitory – which closed in the 1970s – would have been more than a little surprised by the visitors who filled its walls on Monday.
Jennakye Awarded Scholarship
The 2026 South Burnett First Nations Scholarship has been awarded to Queensland University of Technology student Jennakye Simpson, from Cherbourg.
FarmFest Field Trip Builds Resilience
Five busloads of South Burnett residents attended Day 1 of the recent FarmFest at Kingsthorpe, thanks to a field trip organised by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Kingaroy Welcomes Cabinet Visitors
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington welcomed Premier David Crisafulli and 17 of her Ministerial colleagues to Kingaroy at the weekend as part of a special “Country Cabinet” visit to the region.
Small Wins In Water Plant Case
A multi-million dollar lawsuit by the South Burnett Regional Council against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant is still winding its way slowly through Queensland’s Supreme Court.
TRC Seeks Community Input
Yarraman and Cooyar residents are being encouraged to visit the Toowoomba Regional Council’s “Your Say” webpage to complete a short survey to help shape the region’s future.
Inquiry Into Council Complaints
A Parliamentary Inquiry has begun into the effectiveness of the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) and Councillor Conduct Tribunal, the bodies which handle complaints against local councillors.
Green Light For Coles Supermarket
South Burnett Regional Council has approved an application by Coles to build a supermarket complex on the vacant land in Pound Street, Kingaroy.
Brekkie Raises Almost $3015
Last month’s Mayor’s Breakfast – which launched the South Burnett’s 2026 Relay For Life fundraising campaign – has raised $3014.78 for Cancer Council Queensland.
Hanson Unveils Two Candidates
One Nation founder Senator Pauline Hanson endorsed two future local candidates during her tour of the South Burnett at the weekend.
