Another $5.5m For Local Councils
The South Burnett Regional Council will receive another $4.39 from the State Government’s Works For Queensland program over the next two years, and Cherbourg will receive $1.18 million.
New Picnic Facilities Open At Memerambi
More than 108 years after it was first settled by Europeans, Memerambi finally got its first public park last week.
Fees And Charges To Rise 2pc
The cost of doing business with the South Burnett Regional Council will rise an average of 2 per cent from July 1.
Asset Sales To Follow Job Cuts
Assets such as local halls or libraries could be closed or sold by the South Burnett Regional Council in a bid to cut ongoing expenses, Mayor Keith Campbell said on Friday afternoon.
Council To Cut Staff Numbers
Rumours that the South Burnett Regional Council could soon be shedding staff were confirmed on Thursday afternoon.
Moreton Gives Council Coal Mine Update
Moreton Resources CEO Jason Elks and project manager Pete Jones paid a visit to Kingaroy on Wednesday
New System Speeds Up Road Assessments
The South Burnett Regional Council has introduced automation into the process of assessing the condition of the region’s rural roads.
New Operator Sought For Saleyards
The South Burnett Regional Council will call for expressions of interest to lease or buy the Coolabunia Saleyards and its associated cattle dip facilities.
Ergon Energy Building Purchase Axed
A proposal to buy a former Ergon Energy building and associated freehold land in Haly Street, Kingaroy was finally axed at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Councillor Calls For Patience
South Burnett Roads portfolio chair Cr Spud Jones has called for patience while work crews repair damage caused by ex-Cyclone Debbie in late March.
$20m Worth Of Developments In The Pipeline
The SBRC is currently considering more than $20 million of new developments, excluding Bunnings
Extra $200m For Councils
South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell has welcomed the extension of the State Government’s Works For Queensland funding program announced in Tuesday’s State Budget.
New Face At KCCI Evening
Recently appointed South Burnett senior economic development officer Craig Tunley will be one of the guest speakers at next Monday’s Kingaroy Chamber Of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet (June 19).
Rail Trail Close To Completion
The South Burnett Rail Trail between Kingaroy and Murgon moved a step closer to completion this week.
Three In Running For Ringsfield House?
Three oral expressions of interest have so far been received by the South Burnett Regional Council to take over the operations of Ringsfield House in Nanango.
Council Seeks New Hall Operator
The South Burnett Regional Council is seeking a new operator for the Blackbutt Memorial Hall.
Ball Raises $56,000 For Hospital
The Mayor’s Gala Charity Ball held at Kingaroy Town Hall on May 20 has broken a fundraising record.
Free ‘Mindfulness’ Course
Toowoomba Regional Council is offering Toowoomba region residents – including Yarraman and Cooyar – the opportunity to take part in an online “mindfulness” course,
Roadworks Starting On Silverleaf Road
The South Burnett Regional Council will be starting pavement rehabilitation works on Silverleaf Road at Silverleaf on Monday, June 5.
Council Won’t Destroy Dog
A dog that caused minor injuries to a mother and two children in Nanango last week won’t be destroyed.
