Water Restrictions To Stay In Place
Recent rainfall has lifted the levels of BP Dam and Lake Boondooma slightly, but not enough to persuade the South Burnett Regional Council to ease current water restrictions.
Community Grants Winners Announced
Thirty-three not-for-profit community groups will share $83,550 worth of grants from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Local Economy Looks Bright: Mayor
The outlook for the South Burnett’s regional economy is looking bright, according to South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell.
Supermarket Expansion Gets Go-Ahead
Murgon’s IGA supermarket will be able to expand after the South Burnett Regional Council voted to waive two conditions attached to an approval it issued for the project last November.
Council Plans More Cuts In 2018-19
Cuts to community services are likely to continue next year as the South Burnett Regional Council looks for extra savings it can redirect into road maintenance.
Newson Fails In Rates Bid
Brooklands resident Grant Newson has failed in a bid to have a dispute over alleged unpaid rates transferred to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal for adjudication.
Council Approves $50k Tourism Spend
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend $50,000 on tourism-related marketing this financial year
Mayor Says Mergers Not All Bad
The mergers of Queensland councils forced on communities by the State Government 10 years ago have not been all bad according to South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell.
$22m For Infrastructure Planning
The Queensland Government will invest $22 million into a program that will help councils get infrastructure projects to a “shovel-ready” stage.
‘Council Mergers Have Failed’
Member for Gympie Tony Perrett believes Council amalgamations, which were supposed to produce many benefits for ratepayers, have failed to deliver any value.
Googa Facility Set To Expand
The Googa Outdoor Education Facility at 571 Nukku Road, Googa Creek has been given approval to expand by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Business Meetings For CBD Project
The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding two meetings for Kingaroy’s CBD property owners and traders on Thursday, March 22 to discuss preliminary plans for its inner-city revitalisation project.
Cherbourg Gets $2.76m Grant
Cherbourg will receive $2.76 million to redesign its solid waste facility and upgrade its water system.
Gympie Launches Women’s Business Program
Gympie Regional Council has partnered with the State Government to launch a program aimed at encouraging more women to get into business.
Council Plans Baton Relay Celebrations
The South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a community celebration in Kingaroy on March 27 to welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay runners.
Developer Donations Set To Be Banned
Property developers will be banned from making political donations to local or state government candidates under reforms introduced in State Parliament on Tuesday.
Mayor Rules Out Solar Rates
Mayor Keith Campbell has ruled out a rate hike on South Burnett homes using solar power
Helpful Guide For New Mums
South Burnett libraries now have copies of the latest edition of “Breastfeeding … Naturally”, thanks to a donation by the Australian Breastfeeding Association.
Public Meetings On Kingaroy CBD Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council will hold public consultation meetings about Kingaroy’s CBD revitalisation project on March 22 and 23
New Hours At Library
A trial of new opening hours at Goomeri Library began on Monday (March 5).
