Water Changeover Goes Smoothly
The commissioning of the new $7.5 million Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant has gone smoothly and produced a couple of unexpected extra benefits.
SBRC Will Return To Half Yearly Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council will return to half-yearly rates notices next financial year
TRC Votes Down New Shire
Moves to create a new Darling Downs Shire have been quashed by the Toowoomba Regional Council
Council To Toughen Fraud Policy
The South Burnett Regional Council is expected to toughen its policy for managing fraud and corruption risks at Wednesday’s monthly Council meeting.
Water Restrictions
In Kingaroy Next Week
Kingaroy residents will face 48 hours of water restrictions from Monday to Wednesday next week
SEQ Role For Mayor
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has been elected Deputy Chairman of the local government lobby group, the South East Queensland Council of Mayors.
TRC Adopts Lifetime Dog Tags
Toowoomba Regional Council is introducing lifetime animal registration tags for dogs across the Toowoomba region.
Half-Yearly Rates Back On The Table
The SBRC will consider moving from quarterly back to half-yearly rates at its next meeting on May 18
Councils Welcome Budget As ‘A Good Start’
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the extra $50 million in “Roads To Recovery” funding in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget, saying it is a “good start”.
Hope Blooms With Pink Rose
Kingaroy’s Memorial Park is sporting a new pink rose bush ahead of Mother’s Day
Tracey Shares Her Triumphs And Sadness
The South Burnett’s 2016 Relay For Life fundraising campaign was officially launched on Friday morning with an emotional talk by Aussie swimming star Tracey Wickham.
Yarraman Library To Be Upgraded
The Yarraman Library is about to get a makeover, and will close its doors on May 5 before re-opening with a new look and feel.
Michael Caton Will Be Special Guest
Aussie star Michael Caton will be the special guest at the 10th anniversary Heritage Bank Nanango Film Festival
Councillor Pulls Out Of LNP Race
Toowoomba councillor Nancy Sommerfield has pulled out of the LNP preselection race for the State seat of Toowoomba South.
Laurels Set To Expand Again
Two more independent dwelling units will be built at “The Laurels” in Bramston Street, Wondai.
Councillor Aims For Preselection
Recently elected Toowoomba councillor Nancy Sommerfield confirmed on Friday she has tossed her hat in the ring for LNP preselection for the State seat of Toowoomba South.
Better Water For Kingaroy And Murgon
Residents connected to Kingaroy’s water supply should have begun enjoying improved water quality
Panel To Review Council Complaints Process
A former Integrity Commissioner will lead an independent panel to review how complaints about mayors and councillors are managed.
Dengue Fever Case A ‘One-Off’
A case of Dengue Fever found in the Murgon and Kingaroy areas appears to have a been a one-off, Cr Danita Potter told Wednesday’s Council meeting.
Hospital Board Announced
Former South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has been appointed to the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation’s board as one of the region’s two community representatives.
