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.
South Burnett Braces For Heavy Rain
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group is keeping a close watch on Cyclone Debbie.
WH&S To Probe Bridge Incident
The South Burnett Regional Council will help Workplace Health and Safety officers investigate the circumstances that led to a contractor being seriously injured on Tuesday.
Excavator Driver Hurt As Bridge Fails
An excavator driver suffered serious injuries when his 23.5 tonne machine plunged seven metres through a derelict wooden bridge near Brooklands on Tuesday afternoon, landing upside down in Barker Creek
Rates: How Do We Shape Up In 2017?
In 2014, southburnett.com.au carried out a detailed study of South Burnett rates; here’s our fourth annual review
Councillor To Head Rabbit Board
Toowoomba councillor Anne Glasheen has been appointed chairperson of the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board.
Hall Carpark Costs Queried
A decision to put $250,000 towards the cost of a bitumen car park for the Blackbutt Memorial Hall led to some harsh words at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Ergon Purchase Decision Deferred
A decision to purchase a former Ergon Energy building and freehold land in Haly Street, Kingaroy was overturned at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Water Restrictions Rise To Level 3
The South Burnett Regional Council increased water restrictions from Level 2 to Level 3 at Wednesday’s Council meeting in response to falling dam levels.
South Burnett Now Motorcycle Friendly
The South Burnett has become the first “motorcycle friendly” region in Queensland.
Mayor Rejects Call For Memerambi Inquiry
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has rejected a call by One Nation’s Queensland leader Steve Dickson for an inquiry into Memerambi Estate.
Work Starts On Corndale Rd
South Burnett Regional Council workers have begun road reconstruction work on Corndale Road at Memerambi.
