Games Relay Coming To South Burnett
The Queen’s Baton Relay will pass through the South Burnett on March 27 next year as part of the lead-up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Two Local Projects Short-Listed
Two projects put up by the South Burnett Regional Council and Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council for funding under Round 3 of the State Government’s Building our Regions program have been short-listed.
Free Trees Available From Council
The South Burnett Regional Council is giving residents the opportunity to collect one native tree per address at no cost.
Residents Urged To
Join Council Campaign
Would you like your Council to grade more unsealed roads, fix more pot holes or perhaps put a badly needed coat of paint on a local hall?
$100,000 Available
For Seniors Week Events
Community organisations and councils can apply for subsidies of up to $1000 to help fund local events during 2017 Seniors Week, held from August 19-27.
Council To Partner With Red Earth
The South Burnett Regional Council will partner with the Red Earth Foundation to help deliver a $6 million State Government program that aims to foster private sector innovation.
Region Plans To Welcome Motorcyclists
The South Burnett is poised to declare itself the first “motorcycle friendly” region in Australia to encourage more motorcyclists to tour the region.
Doubts Raised Over Ergon Purchase
The proposed purchase of a disused Ergon Energy building in Kingaroy may be deferred or dropped following concerns the project could turn into a costly mistake.
More Rewards For Buying Locally
Have you noticed something new around the South Burnett lately?
Council Considers Christmas Tree Move
The South Burnett Regional Council is looking at the cost of relocating Blackbutt’s Christmas tree from Coulson Street to Les Muller Park, Mayor Keith Campbell said on Tuesday.
Council Offers Gardening Workshop
A home Veggie Patch Boost supervised by celebrity gardener Brian Sams will be won by one lucky Toowoomba Regional Council resident who attends one of Council’s “Seed to Feed” workshops.
Developer Starts Blackbutt Project
Supermarket developer Breezeway Pty Ltd has taken possession of the Blackbutt Memorial Hall site, the first step towards Blackbutt residents getting their long-awaited supermarket.
$4.2m Wish List Gets Green Light
Deputy Premier Jackie Trad has given the green light to the South Burnett Regional Council’s $4.26 million wish list of public works.
Young Saints Celebrate Visiting Lions
Young South Burnett Aussie Rules fans got a special treat on Tuesday at their season sign-on
Members Hold Out Hope For Region
Federal MPs Llew O’Brien and David Littleproud have reacted swiftly to a warning South Burnett council rates could rise by up to 12 per cent if a three-year freeze on FAGs grants isn’t lifted in this year’s Federal Budget.
South Burnett Rates ‘Could Rise 12pc’
South Burnett rates could rise as much as 12.1 per cent if the Federal Government does not lift a three-year freeze on Financial Assistance Grants in this year’s Federal Budget.
Arsonist Strikes Waste Depot
A fire which broke out at the Hivesville landfill on Friday afternoon, February 3 is believed to have been deliberately lit.
Freestay Plan For Proston
Proston may get a free overnight camping area after the idea got a thumbs up on Wednesday night
December Date For Supermarket
Any doubts about the future of the Blackbutt Supermarket should have been swept away by South Burnett councillor Gavin “Spud” Jones when he spelt out a timeline for the project at a public meeting in Blackbutt on Wednesday night.
Road Work Operations Pass Audit
A review of the South Burnett Regional Council’s road work operations has found some areas where productivity improvements can be made.
