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.
Council Submits $4.2m Wish List
The South Burnett Regional Council has released the list of projects it wants to spend its windfall $4.2 million “Works For Queensland” grant on.
New Look For Community Grants
The SBRC will be merging all its community grants programs into a single program next financial year
Hivesville Hall To Be Sold
The South Burnett Regional Council will be putting Hivesville Hall on the market.
Cabarlah Tradition Will Be Restored
Over 100 Army, Navy and Air Force service personnel will be marching through Kingaroy on Saturday, July 8 to take part in a traditional military ceremony not seen in the region for almost a decade.
Council To Collect Internet Data
South Burnett Directions has teamed with a Brisbane-based academic in a bid to collect data on broadband speeds throughout the region.
Mayor Issues Call For Ideas
The South Burnett’s Economic Development Strategy will be getting an overhaul next month, and the region’s business and development groups have been invited to have a say in the process.
Nanango Water Restrictions Changed
Emergency water restrictions planned for Nanango have been postponed for a week
Yallakool Makes Queensland’s Top 10
Yallakool Tourist Park on Bjelke-Petersen Dam has been rated as one of the top 10 caravan/tourist parks in the state.
Public Meeting For Blackbutt Projects
Division 2 South Burnett Councillor Spud Jones will be updating Blackbutt residents on the progress of Council projects in the Timbertowns area at a public meeting next week.
SBRC Signs Up For Inland Drive
The South Burnett Regional Council will join five other councils to promote inland drive tourism in an effort to raise the number of caravanners and “grey nomads” passing through the area.
Water Restrictions In Nanango
UPDATED: Nanango residents connected to the town’s water supply will now face water restrictions from February 19-24, not February 12-17 as previously advised.
Roadworks In Haly Street
Three weeks of roadworks are scheduled to begin in Haly Street, Wondai, next Monday (February 13).
Rotary Project On Right Track
Work on the first stage of a Taabinga Rotary project to upgrade the walking track at Kingaroy Town Common is expected to get underway soon, thanks to a $100,000 State Government grant.
Council Grants Programs Open
South Burnett not-for-profit organisations will have two opportunities to apply for assistance from the South Burnett Regional Council this month.
Rural Stakeholders Swap Ideas
A new “agricultural network” in the South Burnett could come up with new ideas for improving the lives of local primary producers
Community Grants Program Opens
Applications for Toowoomba Regional Council’s latest round of community grants open on Wednesday (February 1).
Town Curfews Not A Goer: Councillor
The idea of imposing a 10:00pm to 6:00am curfew on Murgon’s youth is not a goer, Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff said on Monday.
