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.
Mayor Provides More Detail About Cuts
Further details about how proposed cuts to the South Burnett Regional Council’s community support program will affect community groups were released by Mayor Keith Campbell on Tuesday.
Councillors To Fight Cutbacks
southburnett.com.au got wind of the proposed cutbacks to community groups at the weekend and invited all South Burnett councillors to share their opinion.
Council To Cut Community Funds … Again
The South Burnett Regional Council has announced plans to make even deeper cuts to community funding in a bid to find more money for road maintenance.
Council Joins Yurika Power Trial
Toowoomba Regional Council has become the first council in Queensland to join a trial to optimise electricity use with the eventual aim of saving ratepayers’ money.
More RV Parking Spaces Needed
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has laughed off rumours he doesn’t want a free camping area in Kingaroy because he is related to one of the town’s caravan park operators.
Mayors Call For Rethink On Tree Laws
The Council of Mayors Darling Downs & South West Queensland is backing the Queensland Farmers’ Federation call for a rethink of the proposed changes to Queensland’s vegetation management laws.
Kumbia Water Disruption
Kumbia residents connected to the town water supply will be disconnected for a short time on Wednesday (April 11) to allow routine maintenance to be conducted on the network.
May Deadline For Park Residents
The two remaining residents of the Wondai Caravan Park have until the end of May to find alternative accommodation following a decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to close the facility permanently .
Adermann Park: Round 2 Begins?
Residents living near Adermann Park in Kingaroy are gearing for Round 2 of a stoush with St John’s Lutheran School over the future usage of the park … but the school insists they have nothing to worry about.
Easter Hangover At Maidenwell
Bags of rubbish left piled on the ground after the Easter long weekend’s events at Maidenwell have left at least one local resident fuming.
TV Star To Launch 2018 Relay
Award-winning Queensland actor William McInnes – well-known for his roles on multiple TV series including Seachange and Blue Heelers- will be the special guest at the South Burnett Relay For Life official launch
North Burnett Gets $4.3m Betterment Grant
The North Burnett Regional Council will receive $4.3 million in funding from the Commonwealth and State Governments to help it recover from damage caused by Severe Tropical Cyclone (STC) Debbie last year.
Gympie Launches Fight Against Mosquitoes
Gympie Regional Council and Queensland Health officers will launch a three-month rainwater tank inspection program in Goomeri next month in an effort to stop the spread of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
Royal Welcome For Queen’s Baton
It’s just a simple loop made from macadamia wood and recycled plastic – bits and pieces collected off Gold Coast beaches – but the Queen’s Baton created some very special memories for a lot of people in Kingaroy this week.
No Plans For Wheelie Bin Fines
Reports that councils will hit residents who leave wheelie bins out with $2500 fines are “far-fetched”
Free Powerbanks For Residents, Tourists
Need a powerbank portable charger for your phone or other portable devices? You can get one free if you drop in to the South Burnett’s tourist centres.
It’s Our Turn To Share The Dream!
The excitement’s building for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games … and today it’s the South Burnett’s turn to celebrate!
Mayor Says Economy ‘In Great Shape’
Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio believes Toowoomba’s regional economy is in great shape.
Road Crews Battle Bats, Weather
The discovery of a colony of micro bats in Wattlecamp has thrown the Council’s schedule for widening and sealing Wattlecamp Road into disarray.
