TRC Urges ‘Minimal Disruption’
Toowoomba councillors have voted unanimously for Council to make its own submission to the Department of Transport and Main Roads on the proposed Toowoomba North-South Transport Corridor.
Diorama Captures Wondai’s History
A diorama depicting the early days of Wondai township was unveiled at the Wondai Heritage Museum’s Open Day on Saturday morning.
Levy Raises $736,000 For LifeFlight
South Burnett ratepayers have contributed more than $736,614 to LifeFlight over the past 13 years.
24 Hopefuls Apply To Council
Twenty-four nominations were received for the vacant Councillor position on Toowoomba Regional Council prior to Tuesday’s deadline.
Waste Contract Renewed To 2034
South Burnett Regional Council has renewed its contract with JJ’s Waste & Recycling for 10 years.
Council Nominations Close Soon
Nominations for the vacant Councillor position on Toowoomba Regional Council must be lodged by next Tuesday.
Council Queries $25,000 Request
Red Earth Community Foundation has requested South Burnett Regional Council contribute $25,000 towards its upcoming Leadership Forum in Murgon.
Meeting To Discuss Hall’s Future
South Burnett Regional Council will hold a public consultation meeting on August 28 to help determine the future of the Boondooma Community Centre.
Vandals Strike Toilet Block
A toilet block at Nanango’s Butter Factory Park has been damaged again by mindless vandalism.
Operation Wanted On Again!
Operation Wanted – RSPCA Qld’s annual pet desexing campaign backed locally by Council – is on again!
Waste Facility To Expand
Blackbutt’s waste transfer station will get a commercial waste collection facility in the next few months.
Murgon Tree Gets Thumbs-Up
Community consultation about an 80-year-old hoop pine has revealed that most residents do not want it chopped down.
Mayor Takes ‘Extended Leave’
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto is taking extended leave from Council.
Vonhoff Appointed Deputy Mayor
Rebecca Vonhoff has been appointed as the new Deputy Mayor for Toowoomba Regional Council.
Gympie Rates To Rise 5.5pc
Gympie Regional Council ratepayers will face an average 5.5 per cent increase in rates over the coming year after the Council handed down its 2023-24 Budget on Tuesday.
Pest Focus On Cooyar, Yarraman
Cooyar and Yarraman have been nominated as priority areas for Toowoomba Regional Council’s Biosecurity Surveillance Program.
Brisbane Our Main Tourist Market
Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast are the South Burnett’s three main sources of tourists, according to a recent study carried out at the region’s Visitor Information Centres (VICs).
Training Help For SBRC
South Burnett Regional Council is one of 24 councils across Queensland which will receive assistance from a new $3 million Rural and Remote Capacity Building Project.
Nominations Open For Councillor
Nominations have opened for the vacant councillor position on Toowoomba Regional Council.
Parking Plan For Nanango
South Burnett Regional Council will embark on community consultations to gauge what residents think about introducing regulated parking in the town’s CBD.
