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.
Council Plans Wetlands Burn
The Goodger Wetlands – already under a cloud because of the proposed Moreton Resources’ coal mine – has been included in a list of sites to be targeted during this year’s South Burnett Regional Council winter controlled burns.
Cash Prizes For Water Colourings
Hey kids … how would you like your colouring-ins to be featured at a sewage plant?
Famous Poet Coming To Launch Relay
Internationally famous poet Rupert McCall will be the special guest speaker at the launch of this year’s South Burnett Relay For Life.
Railway Station Getting A Facelift
The South Burnett Regional Council will be giving the former Kingaroy Railway Station a facelift this year.
South Burnett Qualifies For Aid
The South Burnett has been added to the list of regions which qualify for help in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie.
Tyre Blowouts Delay Hall Move
Tyre blow-outs have caused a three-week delay to the relocation of Blackbutt Memorial Hall
Motorcycle Push Revs Up
The push to make the South Burnett a motorcycle-friendly destination is gathering pace.
Aid For Gympie, North Burnett
The South Burnett dodged a bullet when the tail of ex-Cyclone Debbie swept through our region, but our neighbouring shires of the North Burnett and Gympie were not so lucky.
Region Quickly Returning To Normal
The South Burnett is returning to normal after Thursday’s deluge, but needs a few more days yet
New 4WDs For SES Groups
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has praised the work of the region’s SES units – and the role they play in the local community – at the handover of 10 new 4WDs to SES units.
Toowoomba Ready For Ex-Cyclone
Toowoomba Regional Council says it’s ready for any potential trouble from the remnants of Cyclone Debbie
Council Updates Weather Alert
The South Burnett Regional Council advised on Wednesday it is continuing to monitor the weather forecast for ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, which is now tracking south as a tropical low.
