Council Hit By Software Glitch
South Burnett Regional Council will be contacting a group of ratepayers who have been overcharged interest on overdue rates.
Council Sets Weir Conditions
People who use Nanango’s McCauley Weir when it reopens for a trial will have to pay a $100 deposit for a key to access the site.
Plan Predicts Population Boost
The population in the Wide Bay Burnett region is expected to grow by an extra 48,467 people by 2046.
Community Spirit On Show
Proston residents obviously love Christmas! Their festive – and community spirit – has led to Wondai Road taking out the Santa Claus Lane title for a second time.
Dog Debts To Be Carried Over
South Burnett dog owners who did not pay their annual dog registration fees on time this year will have the outstanding balance added to their next renewal notice.
Councils Win Engineering Awards
Two local councils picked up awards at the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (Queensland Northern Territory) annual conference held on the Gold Coast.
Santa’s Workshop Winners Named
The first lot of winners in the quirky South Burnett Christmas Lights competitions for 2023 were named during a break in Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Target Risk, Not Revenue: Councillor
South Burnett Regional Council will complain to the State Government about the siting of yellow speed camera trailers in the region, dubbed “flash for cash” on social media.
Sign Up To Find Grants
Winning grants could become a whole lot easier thanks to South Burnett Regional Council’s new “Grant Finder” search engine.
Councillors Back Housing Proposal
A proposal to build a multi-unit complex in Murgon to provide independent living for disabled adults has won approval from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Rhonda Pulls Out Of Election Race
The first candidate to put up their hand to run for Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council in 2024 has decided to withdraw from the contest.
Murgon Dog Park Gets Go-Ahead
Murgon dog owners will get a dog park … but they’ll need to wait until Council can find the necessary funds to pay for it.
‘Missing Link’ Officially Opens
The “missing link” in a key back road linking Blackbutt to Crows Nest was officially opened in a small ceremony at Googa Creek on Friday morning.
Solar Farm Gets Green Light
A proposal to build a large solar farm near Blackbutt has been approved by the South Burnett Regional Council despite objections from Cr Kathy Duff.
Carew Family Says ‘Thank You’
Members of the Carew family gathered in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning to thank the South Burnett Regional Council – and Cr Kirstie Schumacher – for recent upgrades to Carew Park.
Council Plea To Stop Abuse
Toowoomba Council workers are being harassed and abused by residents more often than at any time in the past.
WDRC Mayor To Retire
Western Downs mayor Paul McVeigh has advised Council he will not be a candidate at the 2024 Local Government elections in March.
Controversial ‘Corridor’ Axed
The State Government has scrapped plans for most of the proposed Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor after extensive public opposition to the proposed route.
Burst Main Cuts Nanango’s Water
A burst main cut water supplies to Nanango early on Saturday morning.
Grants Available For Flood Alerts
South Burnett and Cherbourg are among 23 councils in Queensland which have been invited to apply for funding to install flood warning equipment.
