Council Seeks $1m Federal Grant
The South Burnett’s drought-declared status may have a small bright side … a million dollar grant from the Drought Communities Program.
Road Crews Press On Despite Storms
Council road crews have been working on projects around the region over the past month, despite being interrupted by storms during October.
$15,000 Holiday Up For Grabs
South Burnett residents are being encouraged to get into the festive spirit and enter this year’s Hancock Prospecting Christmas Lights competition.
Standpipe Planned For Hivesville
Hivesville will get a standpipe in the near future to assist residents in the district who rely on tank water.
$1.24m For Murgon CBD Footpaths
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend $1.24 million in 2019-20 on a long-awaited fix for Murgon CBD’s footpaths.
Council Plans Library Upgrade
The South Burnett Regional Council plans to upgrade Nanango’s library and administration building soon.
Council To Consult On Water Projects
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell intends to capitalise on a Federal Government decision to grant $2 million to the South and North Burnett to fund feasibility studies into water projects.
Council Forgives $16,000 Water Bill
The South Burnett Regional Council will forgive most of an elderly woman’s $16,142.14 water bill.
Solar Farm Proposal Rejected
A proposal to build a solar farm 3km east of Kingaroy has been rejected by the SBRC
Waste Levy Delayed, Increased
Queensland Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington has criticised the State Government for delaying the introduction of Queensland’s waste levy until mid-2019.
Vegetation Clearing To Start
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a “fauna spotter” will be present during the upcoming clearing of native vegetation along sections of the Maidenwell–Bunya Mountains Road.
Old Pipes Blamed For Legionella
Old pipes – and the quality of Kingaroy’s water supply – have been blamed for recent positive tests for legionella bacteria at the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy.
Work To Start On Logan Street
A long-awaited project to seal Logan Street in Kingaroy will begin this week.
Rural Rates: How We Compare
Last week southburnett.com.au published our fifth annual residential rates comparison, and since we did this several readers have asked if we could do a comparison of rural rates as well.
Council Clamps Down On Unregistered Pets
Toowoomba Regional Council is clamping down on unregistered dogs, and dogs and cats who haven’t been microchipped.
Crisis Meeting For Tourism Operators
South Burnett tourism operators will hold a meeting in December to propose alternatives to the South Burnett Regional Council’s handling of tourism promotion over the past 15 months.
TRC’s Checking For Leaks
Have you got a leaky tap? To make sure you don’t, officers from Toowoomba Regional Council are travelling throughout the region to check water meters.
Council Sets Up Indigenous Committee
Toowoomba Regional Council is calling for community representatives to apply to join its new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee.
Work To Start On Footpaths
South Burnett Regional Council plans to start work next Monday on new footpaths in Alford and Mant streets, Kingaroy.
Mediation Ordered After Bullying Complaint
Only two complaints about South Burnett councillors resulted in actions during 2017-18, and only one made it as far as the Regional Conduct Review Panel.
