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Yarraman Salutes Emergency Services

Yarraman Salutes Emergency Services

Yarraman residents had a double day of activities to enjoy at Errol Munt Park on Saturday, with emergency services displays in the morning followed by the Colours Of Yarraman Fun Day in the afternoon.

Council Urges Residents ‘Get Ready’

Council Urges Residents ‘Get Ready’

Western Downs Regional Council is urging residents to prepare their homes and families for severe weather as hot, dry conditions continue and the summer storm season approaches. 

WBBROC On The Road Again

WBBROC On The Road Again

The Wide Bay-Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils will spring back to life after the South Burnett and neighbouring councils held an AGM on Friday.

New Councillor To Be Sworn In

New Councillor To Be Sworn In

Edwina Farquhar has been appointed as the new Toowoomba Regional councillor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of former Mayor Paul Antonio.

Council To Consult On Church

Council To Consult On Church

A proposal for the SBRC to take over ownership of St Faith’s Anglican Church in Mondure will lay on the table until the local community’s views are known.

Official Opening Of Bike Trails

Official Opening Of Bike Trails

The multi-million dollar Mountain Bike Trails project at Russell Park was officially opened with a small ceremony at Fishers Lookout on the Bunya Mountains on Saturday morning.

Father’s Day In The Gardens

Father’s Day In The Gardens

The second of the South Burnett Regional Council’s “Grooving In The Gardens” series of concerts attracted a relaxed crowd of music lovers to Ringsfield House on Sunday.

Kirstie To Run For Mayor

Kirstie To Run For Mayor

It’s been rumoured for almost a year, but it’s now confirmed … Division 4 councillor Kirstie Schumacher will be running for South Burnett Mayor at the 2024 Council election.

Tennis Great Finally Gets His Way

Tennis Great Finally Gets His Way

An eight year battle to get a section of road in Blackbutt renamed “Roy Emerson Way” to honour one of Australia’s sporting greats has come to a successful conclusion.

Council Debates Ticket Prices

Council Debates Ticket Prices

Complaints about the cost of tickets for the South Burnett Regional Council’s “Day At The Dam” music festival have resulted in reduced admission prices for some teenagers.

Council To Sponsor Red Earth Forum

Council To Sponsor Red Earth Forum

South Burnett Regional Council has voted to sponsor Red Earth’s Community Leadership Forum next month in Murgon, but not for the amount discussed at a committee meeting earlier this month.

TRC Calls For Award Nominations

TRC Calls For Award Nominations

Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting residents to nominate community achievers who will be considered for the 2024 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.

TRC Councillor Nominees Named

TRC Councillor Nominees Named

Twenty-four valid nominations have been submitted to Toowoomba Regional Council to fill the Council vacancy caused by the resignation of Mayor Paul Antonio.