Work To Start On $2m Equestrian Centre
The first sod was turned on Monday morning for the new $2 million Kilkivan Equestrian Centre.
Anger Erupts Over $2m Project
The unveiling of South Burnett Regional Council’s planned upgrade of the former Nanango Shire Council Chambers building has been greeted with dismay by parts of the local community.
Council Backs Crime-Fighting Plan
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has backed plans by the South Burnett PCYC to trial opening late on Saturday nights in an effort to reduce youth crime in Murgon and Cherbourg.
No Decision Yet On Solar Farm
The future of Terrain Solar’s proposed solar farm on the outskirts of Kingaroy is still undecided.
New Look For Nanango Chambers
Nanango residents had the opportunity on Wednesday night to see a preview of the $2 million upgrade of the former Shire Chambers building on the corner or Henry and Drayton streets.
Council Unpacks More Tourism
South Burnett Unpacked 7 was more like South Burnett “soaked” in Blackbutt on Saturday morning but that didn’t stop volunteers from a dozen or so tourist places spruiking their delights.
Tenders Called For Water Mains
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for tenders to decommission and replace water mains in several parts of Kingaroy.
Council Launches Trail Booklet
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail features in a new walking guide launched this week by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
TRC Turns On Pipeline
Toowoomba Regional Council has started pumping water from Wivenhoe Dam, the first time in eight years that a $187 million water security pipeline has had to be used
State Backs Down On Council Reforms
The State Government has backed down on several controversial reforms it planned to introduce ahead of next year’s Council elections in the face of strong protests from Councils across the State.
Extra Funds For Roads
The Federal Government has topped up funding for local councils under the Roads to Recovery program.
Six Upgrades Help Tradies
Work on six infrastructure upgrades has been providing work for local tradespeople and builders over the past few months, thanks to Federal Government funding.
Information Session About Library Upgrades
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting residents to attend an information session about upcoming refurbishments to Nanango’s library and administration building.
Bravehearts Founder At Breakfast
Bravehearts founder Hetty Johnston AM will be the special guest at the next Mayor’s Community Charity Breakfast.
$1000 Bursaries Now Open
The National Council of Women of Queensland has announced the details of its annual bursaries which are now open for applications.
$3m Footpath To Link Towns
The Federal Government has allocated up to $3m for a footpath between Cherbourg and Murgon
Artists Invited To Meet’n’Greet
People interested in the South Burnett’s arts scene have been invited to get together and swap ideas at an informal meet’n’greet to be held in Wondai on Friday night.
SBRC Joins Grants Campaign
The South Burnett Regional Council will join a national campaign to pressure the Federal Government into raising Financial Assistance Grant funding.
Iris Is Reaching Out To Youth
Iris-Jean Blow is the latest voice to be heard on Cherbourg Radio … and she has heaps of local knowledge to share with listeners.
Groups Share $84,297 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will give $84,297 to 42 community groups in the latest round of its twice-yearly Community Grants Program.
