Minor Delays At Roadworks
South Burnett Regional Council plans to begin three days of shoulder grading works on the Bunya Highway between Kingaroy and Dalby on Monday (September 17).
Council Seeking Rail Trail Feedback
Gympie Regional Council is inviting feedback from residents and businesses in Goomeri, Kilkivan and nearby areas about the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail.
LGAQ Welcomes Grant Reform Plan
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has welcomed a State Government announcement on Wednesday that it will look at improving the way council grants are delivered.
Info Session For Suppliers
South Burnett Regional Council has organised an information session this week to explain “Felix”, Council’s new online procurement platform.
Graziers Urged To Apply For Permits
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded drought-affected graziers to apply for a permit before grazing their stock along roadsides.
New Code For Councillors
The State Government has released the new Councillor Code of Conduct which aims to define the minimum behaviour required by elected representatives.
How Your Rates Have Doubled
Average rate bills in the South Burnett have doubled in the decade since the 2008 council amalgamations while CPI over the same period has risen by just 24 per cent.
Councils Get Help With Waste Levy Costs
The South Burnett, Gympie and Toowoomba Regional Councils will get some financial assistance to help prepare for Queensland’s new waste levy … providing they apply for it.
Council Maps Future Of VICs
The South Burnett Regional Council says it is committed to the future of Visitor Information Centres (VICs) in the region despite a drop in numbers over the past 10 years.
Upgrades Planned For Yarraman Cemetery
Toowoomba Regional Council will soon start work on improvements at Yarraman Cemetery as part of program to upgrade the 27 cemeteries that Council looks after.
TRC Defers Rates Payments
Toowoomba Regional Council has voted to defer rates payments for drought-affected rural property owners in the region.
Big Day For Small Business
Business South Burnett – Council’s economic and tourism development unit – is hosting a big day for small business in Nanango on Wednesday.
Council Seeks Feedback On Flood Planning
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting submissions from local residents on proposed changes to the Planning Scheme to control development within flood risk areas.
$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.
