$1.5m Bridge Closed For Repairs
The $1.5 million Marshlands Bridge at Barambah Creek – officially opened by the South Burnett Regional Council in May last year – will be closed for three days this week for repairs.
Clubs Get Reprieve On Recycled Water
Murgon Golf Club and Wondai Sportsgrounds have won an short reprieve from cost increases after the South Burnett Regional Council voted to reject tenders for new recycled water plants at this month’s Council meeting.
$208,000 For Cyclone Repairs
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $208,000 from the Federal and State governments towards the cost of repairing damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Debbie in March 2017.
Cooyar Tip Recognised At Awards
Toowoomba Regional Council has won an award at the 2018 Project Management Achievement Awards (Queensland) for its new waste management facilities at Cooyar, Evergreen and Cecil Plains.
Western Roads Resheeting Interrupted
The South Burnett Regional Council announced on Thursday its gravel resheeting program in western parts of the region will face a short interruption.
Community Grants Close August 31
The South Burnett Regional Council has reminded not-for-profit groups and artists that applications for funding from the first round of its Community Grants Program need to be submitted by next Friday, August 31.
Longer Hours At Yarraman Tip
Toowoomba Regional Council has increased the operating hours at the Yarraman Waste Management Facility after receiving feedback from the community.
AgForce Joins Rates Protest
AgForce Queensland has come out in support of drought-affected farmers in the South Burnett who are protesting against rate rises of between eight and 17 per cent
New Park For Wondai Woofers
Wondai dog lovers will soon have a special place to exercise their pooches, thanks to the local Lions Club and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Libraries Offer Streaming Movies
The South Burnett Regional Council announced on Wednesday that Council libraries will now provide members with free access to more than 30,000 films.
Council Backs Reconciliation Moves
Toowoomba councillors have supported a motion to takes the first steps in establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee.
Council Reviews Role Of VICs
The South Burnett Regional Council is considering turning over management of the region’s five Visitor Information Centres to the volunteers who staff them.
Railway Station Could Be Festival HQ
The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival could take control of Goomeri’s historic railway station building if Gympie Regional Council gives the proposal a go-ahead.
Councils Offered Drought Funding
The South Burnett is one of 60 councils which will be invited to submit projects to the Federal Government’s extended Drought Communities Program.
Station Returns To Its New Home
The South Burnett Rail Trail will soon have two new attractions at Wooroolin thanks to the efforts of the Wooroolin Lions Club.
Road Project Drawing To A Close
A six-month effort to widen and overlay a 1.2km section of Wattle Camp Road at Wattle Camp may finally be drawing to a close.
Council Trials Drone Technology
The South Burnett Regional Council will trial the use of drones to try to reduce building maintenance costs.
Pumpkin Festival Query Sparks Anger
The South Burnett Regional Council’s support for the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival – an event held in neighbouring Gympie Council’s region – sparked angry exchanges at Wednesday’s council meeting in Kingaroy.
Council Delays CBD Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council will not begin construction work on Kingaroy’s CBD upgrade this year but planning for the project will still go ahead.
Council Targets Aged Water Pipes
South Burnett Regional Council has begun a program to replace 5.6km of ageing water pipes in the region, some of which are up to 60 years old.
