Gilla Focus For Biosecurity Checks
Toowoomba Regional Council will begin its 2024-25 Biosecurity Surveillance Program in July, inspecting properties throughout the region for invasive plants and animals.
Mayor To Consult Community
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has told Sky News she would not back nuclear power at Tarong, if the local community did not want it.
Nuclear ‘Would Tick Some Boxes’
Mayor Kathy Duff says she is pleased the South Burnett is being considered as a nuclear power generation site.
New Shopping Complex Approved
South Burnett Regional Council has approved the construction of a new multi-million dollar shopping complex in Kingaroy.
Council Issues Tiny Homes Warning
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a “buyer beware” warning for residents considering building a tiny home.
TRC To Split Region Into Zones
Toowoomba Regional Council plans to adopt a zonal model, linking individual councillors to specific regions.
Pop-Up On The Move
Nanango’s pop-up Containers For Change depot has shifted across the road, making life easier for both customers and employees of the recycling facility.
Speed Limit Cut In CBD
The speed limit within the Kingaroy central business district has been cut to 40km/h.
Fund To Pay Infrastructure Costs
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff is encouraging people intending to build new homes in the region to apply for a grant that could save them paying Council infrastructure charges.
New Catwalks For Saleyards
Ten new catwalks have been built at the Coolabunia Saleyards, the latest upgrades at the facility.
‘Champions’ Visit Cherbourg
Cherbourg’s new State Government “champions” visited the community last week to catch up with Mayor Bruce Simpson and discuss issues with residents and council.
Councils Want A Bigger Say
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils will lobby the State Government to give local councils a greater say in the rollout of renewable energy projects.
Council Seeks Youth Leaders
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting young people aged between 14-24 to apply for Council’s 2025 Youth Leaders Program.
Ex-Councillor Joins Energy Qld Board
Former Toowoomba councillor Megan O’Hara Sullivan has been appointed to the Board of government-owned corporation Energy Queensland.
Council Outlines Arts Objectives
South Burnett Regional Council adopted the region’s first Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy at its May general meeting.
Wildlife Program Wins Award
A wildlife program supported by Toowoomba, Gympie and Somerset councils has won an LGMA Award For Excellence.
Opportunity To ‘Get Ready’
The first of the South Burnett Regional Council’s latest round of “community resilience” days was hosted by the East Nanango Rural Fire Brigade on Saturday.
Community Centre Talks Continue
South Burnett Regional Council has been discussing potential sites for a new Community Centre on the Bunya Mountains with a local group of residents.
TRC Revamps Portfolio System
Toowoomba Regional Council has restructured its portfolio system for councillors, scrapping “leaders”, creating two new committees and sharing portfolio duties among groups of councillors.
Gympie Votes Down Moratorium Call
Gympie Regional Council has refused to support a proposed moratorium on renewable energy projects in the region, despite being asked to do so by the South Burnett Regional Council.
