Councils To Share $200,000
The State Government is giving local councils $200,000 to help them plan sporting infrastructure for the future.
GM Retires At Toowoomba Council
The man charged with overseeing Toowoomba region’s water supply, sewerage and waste management services is retiring from local government.
Marshlands Gets New Bridge
A three-and-a-half year effort to build a better bridge at Marshlands came to an end on Friday when the South Burnett Regional Council declared the new Marshlands Bridge officially open.
No Word On End To FAGs Freeze
The South Burnett Regional Council is framing its 2017-18 Budget on the assumption the Federal Government will break its promise to lift a three year freeze on Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) next financial year.
Road Maintenance Set To Triple
A new focus on grading low-traffic rural roads could see the total amount of road maintainence in the South Burnett more than triple in the coming 12 months.
Water Restrictions Eased
Goomeri and Kilkivan will be moved from Level 4 to Level 3 water restrictions in the near future after recent rainfall boosted both towns’ water supplies.
LGAQ Signs Export Agreement
The State Government and the Local Government Association of Queensland are joining forces to help regional businesses get better access to export opportunities.
Water’s Not Going To Waste
The award-winning Kingaroy Wastewater Treatment plant was officially opened on Monday, with a representative travelling all the way from the Netherlands for the special occasion.
Council Consolidates Grants Programs
The South Burnett Regional Council is overhauling its grants programs, introducing a new system on July 1 that will change the way not-for-profit community groups can apply for assistance.
Ringsfield House Reopening Delayed
Nanango’s Ringsfield House – which shut its doors on March 31 – may be closed longer than planned
$29,943 For Local Groups
The South Burnett Regional Council awarded $29,943 in grants to 22 community groups at Wednesday’s monthly Council meeting.
Easter Numbers Good,
But Not Record-Breaking
The number of tourists visiting the South Burnett over the Easter break was good, but not record-breaking
Council Approves Three New Developments
The South Burnett Regional Council has given the go-ahead to three new business developments in Kingaroy and Nanango.
Proston To Launch
New Camping Area
The Proston Round Table community group will be officially launching the town’s new free overnight camping area on Saturday, April 15.
Cherbourg Projects Secure $1m Grant
Cherbourg will receive $1 million from the State Government’s Building Our Regions program to revitalise the Ration Shed Museum’s historical precinct and further upgrade the town’s recycling plant.
Marshlands Bridge Closed
Marshlands Bridge at Silverleaf has been temporarily closed to traffic to allow the bridge replacement construction project to proceed safely.
ALP Backs Push To Unfreeze Grants
The Federal ALP has joined a push to have the Federal Government lift the indexation freeze on Federal Assistance Grants (FAGs) to local councils.
$2500 Won So Far By Shoppers
South Burnett shoppers still have just under two months to take advantage of the South Burnett Rewards “buy local” shopping campaign.
Poison Baits Target Wild Dogs
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding another round of its wild dog and feral pig baiting program between May 8-12.
Cyclone Debbie Causes $500,000 Damage
The South Burnett suffered close to half a million dollars damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie when it passed through the region on Thursday, March 30.
