Council Hosts Supplier Evening
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a “Local Buy Contract Supplier” evening for roadworks and civil construction contractors in Kingaroy next Wednesday.
Council Claims $767,000 Tax Refund
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking a $767,000 refund from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) for fuel credits it incorrectly paid over a four-year period.
Council Tackles Overgrown Allotments
South Burnett Regional Council will step up inspections of overgrown allotment this month.
TRC Adopts New Corporate Plan
Toowoomba councillors adopted a new five-year plan for the region at their council meeting this week.
Discussion Paper Canvasses VIC Options
Tourism operators, volunteers and the general public have less than nine days to comment on the future of the region’s five accredited Visitor Information Centres.
Roads Program Moving Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council road crews will carry out maintenance grades or gravel resheeting on 19 roads during January and February.
Artists Discuss 10-Year ‘Roadmap’
A meeting in Kingaroy to help frame a 10-year “roadmap” for the future direction of arts in Queensland attracted about 40 local artists, musicians and singers.
Mayor Apologises To Council
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio made a formal apology at Tuesday’s Council meeting as part of a penalty ordered earlier this month by the Local Government Regional Conduct Review Panel.
Council Staff Examine Petition Issues
Petitions calling on the South Burnett Regional Council to respond to several local issues of concern will be considered by councillors in the New Year
Lights Capture Spirit Of Christmas
For the past 15 or 16 years, Kingaroy’s Geoff and Veronica Hartwig have been decorating their home at 97 Ivy Street with Christmas lights
Local Heroes Receive Bravery Awards
The South Burnett Regional Council has awarded Bravery Certificates to four residents who displayed exceptional courage this year.
$1.9m Kickstarts Bunnings Construction
Hardware retailer Bunnings has invested more than $1.9 million to prepare the site for their new store near Rogers Drive in Kingaroy.
Council Revises Grant Application
The partial rejection of a Council grant application may turn out to be good news for fans of Wondai’s iconic dingo sculptures
Rain Damages Sullage Pond
Heavy rain on Friday night caused damage to a former sullage pond in Cherbourg.
$2.25m Boost For Council
The South Burnett Regional Council’s budget will receive an extra boost next year after the State Government announced it will fast-track its Works For Queensland grant program.
Animal Issues Still Top Complaints
Complaints about animals, gripes about water supply and grumbles about roads still top the list of things residents complain about to the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Approves Rail Trail Link
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the thumbs up to a plan to connect the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail to the South Burnett Rail Trail via Nanango.
Solar Farm Will Appeal Decision
A proposal to build a 130ha solar farm on a light grazing property 3km east of Kingaroy is not entirely dead.
Council To Discuss Tourism Marketing
The South Burnett Regional Council may call in a consultant to examine its tourism marketing activities.
Tourism Operators Want A Say
Tourism operators have urged the South Burnett Regional Council to consult with them before spending any more ratepayers’ money on tourism promotion.
