Arts Groups To Help Develop Policy
South Burnett arts groups will be invited to help develop a regional Arts Policy for the South Burnett Regional Council.
Recovery Night For First Responders
A community recovery night for first responders who have been involved in the recent string of tragic South Burnett road crashes will be held in Kingaroy on Monday, June 3.
Council Hoists Indigenous Flags
A flag representing one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures will now fly proudly alongside the flags of Australia, Queensland and the South Burnett in Kingaroy’s Glendon Street forecourt
Mayor’s Ball Sold Out
If you were hoping to go to the Kingaroy SupaIGA Mayor’s Charity Ball you’re too late … all tickets have been sold.
Roundtable Moves To Blackbutt
The South Burnett Regional Council’s second quarterly Creative Roundtable will be held at the Blackbutt Art Gallery on Thursday (May 30) between 5:00pm and 7:00pm.
Fishing Comp Looks Set To Continue
The Boondooma Open fishing competition held at Boondooma Dam on May 18-19 looks set to become an annual event
Building Approvals Rise
Building approvals in the South Burnett may be emerging from a four-year slump, according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Grant To Upgrade Ringsfield
Nanango’s historic Ringsfield House will receive a new roof, thanks to a $115,747 grant from the State Government.
$2m Upgrade To Start Next Week
Work on the $2 million refurbishment of the former Nanango Shire Council Chambers will begin next week.
Events To Support Small Business
South Burnett Regional Council has two free events coming up soon for small business owners.
Gympie Axes Tip Fee Hikes
Less than a month after announcing it would substantially increase tip fees on July 1, Gympie Regional Council has axed the idea.
Car Park Upgrade Gets Thumbs Up
Wooroolin’s newly sealed car park re-opened this week, and no one is happier to see it than Cr Ros Heit.
$4.5m Council Projects Approved
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $4.5 million to tackle local projects under the Works For Queensland funding announced in State Parliament on Thursday.
$500,000 Boost For Footpaths
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $500,000 from the State Government towards its $1.24 million upgrade of Murgon’s CBD footpaths.
Fees And Charges Rise 2pc
The cost of doing business with the South Burnett Regional Council will rise an average of 2 per cent from July 1.
Dog Blitz Starts June 10
The cost of Council’s upcoming dog blitz in the South Burnett will be paid for by the fines and registration fees it recovers.
Council To Take Over Brighthaven
South Burnett Regional Council will buy out the State Government’s interest in Nanango’s Brighthaven units, ending a partnership that has lasted almost 30 years.
Flag-Raising To Foster Reconciliation
South Burnett Regional Council will mark national Reconciliation Week with a special flag-raising ceremony in the Glendon Street Forecourt in Kingaroy on May 29.
Ratepayers Face Massive Hike
Almost half of Gympie Regional Council’s 25,000 ratepayers will face an average rate hike of 6.39 per cent next year after recent increases in land valuations.
TRC To Update Water Restrictions
Toowoomba Regional Council plans to update its water restriction guidelines in the wake of the drought gripping the region.
