New CEO To Be Announced Soon
The South Burnett Regional Council is expected to announce its new CEO within days.
Council Targets Parks & Facilities
The South Burnett Regional Council is seeking public feedback on a 10-year Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Plan that will define the future of parks in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai and many smaller towns in the region.
Markers Make Rail Trail Safer
The South Burnett Regional Council has begun installing QR2id safety markers along the South Burnett Rail Trail to improve safety for trail users.
Kingaroy Upgrade Feedback Due Today
Opportunities for the community to provide feedback on the South Burnett Regional Council’s proposed multi-million dollar revitalisation plan for the Kingaroy CBD close today (Monday).
Free Property Maps At Fire Workshop
A fire management workshop will be held on May 22-23 in Kingaroy to help property owners learn how to create a Fire Management Plan, and balance fire safety with conservation of native plants and animals.
Caravan Park To Be Demolished
Wondai’s former Mackenzie Street caravan park is going to be demolished with work expected to start after the last tenant leaves next month.
Six Scenes Selected For Mural
Six scenes for new murals at the Murgon Visitor Information Centre have been chosen.
Council Hires 10 Trainees
The South Burnett Regional Council welcomed 10 trainees on board this week, thanks to funding from the Queensland Government.
Bollards Help Protect Trail
Visiting caravanners will be prevented from accidentally driving over the South Burnett Rail Trail thanks to two upgrades installed this week.
Proposal Isn’t ‘Done And Dusted’
South Burnett councillor Ros Heit has urged any residents concerned about proposed cuts to Council support for community groups to speak out.
Mayor Responds To Cutback Claims
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has submitted the following response to southburnett.com.au in the wake of recent reports about proposed Budget measures which will affect local community groups.
Work To Start On War Memorial
Toowoomba Regional Council plans to begin work next Monday on a revamp of the historic Goombungee War Memorial which will spell the end of the surrounding garden bed.
Tourism Season Is Ready To Roll
The frosts start arriving after Anzac Day … and so do the tourists, especially the grey nomads from down south searching for warmer climes.
Council Subsidises Pumpkin Festival
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival a $6000 subsidy to attend an event marketing course run by Toowoomba consultants.
Blackbutt Greets Its New Supermarket
Blackbutt’s Coulson Street was a hive of activity on Wednesday morning as eager Timbertowners rushed to take a look inside the town’s long-awaited – and much-debated – new supermarket for the first time.
Missing Plan Derails Trail Improvements
The lack of a Master Plan for the future development of the South Burnett Rail Trail is causing difficulties for the South Burnett Regional Council.
Deferred Road Projects Now Underway
The need to obtain cultural heritage approval to realign a section of Memerambi Barkers Creek Road had thrown that project’s schedule into disarray, Roads portfolio chair Cr Gavin Jones told Wednesday’s Council meeting.
Local Tourism Marketing Falls Flat
A new Council study has found the number of visitors from regions surrounding the South Burnett has fallen over the past decade.
Olivia Wants Your Ideas ASAP
South Burnett artist Olivia Everitt is planning another mural project in Murgon – and she’s seeking feedback from the local community about the project.
TRC Supports Community Groups
Fifty-seven groups across the Toowoomba region have received a total of $248,000 for future projects thanks to the latest round of community funding from Toowoomba Regional Council.
