Arts Program Trimmed Back
The South Burnett’s Regional Arts Development Fund will be scaled back under new guidelines announced on Wednesday.
Ombudsman Complaint Prompts Change
Councils will no longer publicly “name and shame” residents for unpaid rates after a homeowner lodged a complaint about Toowoomba Regional Council with the Queensland Ombudsman.
Mayor’s Christmas Message
This is South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell’s first Christmas in the job. Here he reflects back on what he identifies as the main achievements since the March election
Special Lunch Helps Local Families
Struggling South Burnett families will be a little bit better off this Christmas, thanks to a charity lunch hosted by South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell in Kingaroy on Friday
VP Day Memorial Enjoys A Facelift
A unique memorial marking the sacrifice of Australian troops during World War II has enjoyed a makeover, thanks to the long memory of a former Kingaroy Apex Club member.
Keep On Boiling, Blackbutt
The “boil water” alert for Blackbutt and Benarkin will have to stay in place until at least Monday
Honour For Former Mayor
Former Kingaroy Shire Mayor Roger Nunn was honoured on Wednesday when the South Burnett Regional Council officially renamed the Glendon Street car park “Roger Nunn Place”.
E Coli In Blackbutt, Benarkin Water
The South Burnett Regional Council has warned residents using Blackbutt and Benarkin town water to boil any tap water used for drinking
Bridge Gets A New Name
Campbells Road Bridge at Silverleaf will have a new name soon … and locals who use it every day couldn’t be happier.
Council To Offer 10 Traineeships
The SBRC will take on 10 trainees in 2017, and will begin advertising the positions on January 9
Toowoomba Celebrates Jobs Growth
Employment data released recently for the June 2016 quarter shows unemployment has dropped in the Toowoomba Local Government Area.
TRC Unveils New Grant Program
A new grant program will be available to not-for-profit groups in the Toowoomba Regional Council area from the second half of 2017.
Radio Challenge Proves A Good Bet
Four local not-for-profit groups are each $200 richer thanks to a chat on the radio between Barry Green and 4SB breakfast announcer Inga Milosic.
New Pool Options In Wondai
Fitness fanatics – and those who’d like to be – should get along to the Wondai Swimming Pool in Mackenzie Street this summer.
Media Ban Suggested During Council Polls
The Crime and Corruption Commission has recommended the State Government ban the publication of allegations of corrupt conduct against a councillor or candidate in the lead-up to a council election.
Kingaroy Plant Gets
Stamp Of Approval
The award-winning Kingaroy wastewater treatment plant has been featured on a new Netherlands stamp
Storm Damage Causes Water Restrictions
The SBRC imposed temporary water restrictions on Kingaroy’s town area on Thursday after the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant suffered damage in Wednesday night’s storm
Pool Problem ‘Not Solved Yet’
Technical problems which closed Kingaroy Swimming Pool’s 50 metre and wading pools on Monday haven’t been solved yet.
More Transparency In Council Elections
The Queensland State Government will introduce new laws to ensure greater transparency around donations for council election campaigns.
Intersection Re-Opens
The Clark & Swendson Road intersection, near Swickers, has been re-opened to two-way traffic.
