Cressbrook Dam Closed
Toowoomba Regional Council has suspended all water-based recreational activities at Cressbrook Dam until further notice due to high levels of E. coli in the water.
$1m Upgrade For Goomeri Water
Gympie Regional Council has awarded a $1 million contract to Protex Water to upgrade the Goomeri Water Treatment Plant.
McEwan Elected Deputy Mayor
Division 6 councillor Warren McEwan – who represents the Goomeri and Kilkivan districts – has been elected Deputy Mayor of Gympie Regional Council.
EV Tourist Left In The Dark
Were there any EV chargers available for tourists to use in Kingaroy over the recent Easter break?
‘Big Marn’ For Big Brekkie
Former Maroon Darryl Brohman will be the guest speaker at next month’s Mayor’s Relay For Life brekkie.
Tumuruu Unveils Benefit Fund Plan
Representatives from Australian Solar Enterprises – the corporation behind the Tumuruu solar farm project at Taromeo – explained the company’s proposed Community Benefit Fund at a meeting held in Blackbutt last Thursday.
More Shade For Gardens
Work will begin later this month to install new sails in the gardens of Nanango’s historic Ringsfield House to extend the shaded area in front of the old Coach House.
Petition Urges Council Over ‘Delays’
South Burnett Regional Council received a petition at its Wednesday meeting from Blackbutt residents frustrated over alleged delays in a project to create a safer war memorial in the town.
Council May Have To Delay Projects
South Burnett Regional Council plans to review projects “to see whether they can be delayed or re-scoped” in light of supply challenges stemming from the Middle East war.
Next Step For Disability Project
The Murgon Independent Lifestyle Project – a much-discussed plan to create disability housing in Perkins Street, Murgon – has moved a step closer.
History On Show In Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Heritage Museum hosted another popular Open Day on Saturday in the old powerhouse building.
New Deadline For GRC
Local Government Minister Ann Leahy has granted an extension to Gympie Regional Council to submit its 2024-25 financial statements for assessment by the Queensland Audit Office.
BlazeAid To Set Up Camp
Volunteers from BlazeAid will be coming to the South Burnett within weeks to assist with the clean-up after the recent flash flooding in the region.
Council Aids Developer To Seek Grant
South Burnett Regional Council will submit a grant application on behalf of a developer who has had plans to build a 51-unit gated community in Kingaroy for almost a decade.
Councillor Seeks 186 Answers …
A councillor has queried the $2.7 million spent by the South Burnett Regional Council outside the region in February.
Linda To Take Over As Deputy
Division 2 councillor Linda Little will take over the role of Deputy Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council on April 4.
Green Light For Piggery Expansion
A development application to double the size of an existing piggery at Windera – which Council has been mulling over since 2022 – finally received a green light at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Playground Hits New Heights
A small ceremony was held at First Settlers’ Park in Benarkin last week to officially open a new piece of playground equipment.
TRC Unveils New Website
Toowoomba Regional Council has launched its new website.
Survey To Assist Recovery Efforts
A Community Impact Survey has been created by the South Burnett Local Disaster Recovery Group to gather information following the recent flooding.
