Motorcycle Tourism: Are You In?
South Burnett hotel, accommodation, food and fuel operators who want to join the region’s push to attract motorcycle tourism need to put up their hands soon.
Ringsfield EOIs Open This Friday
The South Burnett Regional Council will call for expressions of interest to manage the operations of Ringsfield House in Nanango this Friday (May 19).
Council To Cut Community Support
South Burnett community groups who want rebates on Council fees will be forced to stump up extra cash from July 1.
New Footpath For Ivy Street
One of Kingaroy’s longest residential streets will be getting a concrete footpath over the next seven weeks, thanks to the State Government.
Heritage Buildings Get More Protection
Local councils will be able to take a stronger role in protecting heritage buildings under new laws passed by State Parliament this week.
New Laws For Council Elections
The State Government has amended the law surrounding Council elections so voters will be better informed about who they’re voting for, and who helped fund a candidate’s campaign.
New Trainees Start With Council
The South Burnett Regional Council welcomed 10 new trainees on Monday.
Budget Restores FAGs Indexation
The South Burnett Regional Council’s finances will be slightly better off from July 1 thanks to Tuesday night’s Federal Budget.
Councils To Share $200,000
The State Government is giving local councils $200,000 to help them plan sporting infrastructure for the future.
GM Retires At Toowoomba Council
The man charged with overseeing Toowoomba region’s water supply, sewerage and waste management services is retiring from local government.
Marshlands Gets New Bridge
A three-and-a-half year effort to build a better bridge at Marshlands came to an end on Friday when the South Burnett Regional Council declared the new Marshlands Bridge officially open.
No Word On End To FAGs Freeze
The South Burnett Regional Council is framing its 2017-18 Budget on the assumption the Federal Government will break its promise to lift a three year freeze on Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) next financial year.
Road Maintenance Set To Triple
A new focus on grading low-traffic rural roads could see the total amount of road maintainence in the South Burnett more than triple in the coming 12 months.
Water Restrictions Eased
Goomeri and Kilkivan will be moved from Level 4 to Level 3 water restrictions in the near future after recent rainfall boosted both towns’ water supplies.
LGAQ Signs Export Agreement
The State Government and the Local Government Association of Queensland are joining forces to help regional businesses get better access to export opportunities.
Water’s Not Going To Waste
The award-winning Kingaroy Wastewater Treatment plant was officially opened on Monday, with a representative travelling all the way from the Netherlands for the special occasion.
Council Consolidates Grants Programs
The South Burnett Regional Council is overhauling its grants programs, introducing a new system on July 1 that will change the way not-for-profit community groups can apply for assistance.
Ringsfield House Reopening Delayed
Nanango’s Ringsfield House – which shut its doors on March 31 – may be closed longer than planned
$29,943 For Local Groups
The South Burnett Regional Council awarded $29,943 in grants to 22 community groups at Wednesday’s monthly Council meeting.
Easter Numbers Good,
But Not Record-Breaking
The number of tourists visiting the South Burnett over the Easter break was good, but not record-breaking
