Water Pipe Saves $10,000
A new pipe to supply Maidenwell’s public amenities with bore water could save up to $10,000 a year
Tinny Corner Will Be Smoothed … At Last
Work to straighten a sharp corner on the Tingoora-Chelmsford Road near Tingoora has started again after an unexpected two-month delay.
Roads, Economic Growth Are Top Priorities
The top five areas the South Burnett Regional Council will focus on in this term are roads, economic development, water security, value for money and communication and engagement with the community.
Dams Attract More Visitors
Visitor numbers at Bjelke-Petersen Dam and Lake Boondooma have risen between 8 and 12 per cent over the last year.
Sports Fields To Get Recycled Water
The SBRC has launched a program to supply recycled water to major regional sporting clubs
KCCG Will Speak To Council
The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group will speak at the South Burnett Regional Council Meeting on Wednesday to update councillors about their views on Moreton Resources’ proposed coal mine.
Hundreds Apply For Council Traineeships
The South Burnett Regional Council received more than 283 applications for the eight traineeships it had available this year.
Rates: How Do We Compare In 2016?
In 2014, southburnett.com.au carried out a detailed study which compared South Burnett rates with other Queensland councils
Drought Support Grants Available
Yarraman and Cooyar residents have been reminded that support is available for community groups in the Toowoomba region through the Community Drought Support grant program.
Champion Swimmer
To Launch 2016 Relay
Aussie swimming legend Tracey Wickham will be special guest speaker at the Mayor’s Breakfast on April 29
Toowoomba Confirms New Council Lineup
Toowoomba Regional Council held its first meeting on Tuesday, appointing Carol Taylor as Deputy Mayor
Roadworks May Cause Delays
The South Burnett Regional Council will be resuming road works on the Tingoora-Chelmsford Road on Monday, April 11.
Hospital Could Reopen Within Months
The Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital could re-open as early as June or July, restoring up to 15 full-time jobs and reinjecting an estimated $2.6 million a year into the region’s economy, both lost when the hospital closed.
Busy Schedule For Anzac Day
Councillors will have a busy time on Anzac Day, April 25.
Council Returns To Monthly Meetings
The South Burnett Regional Council will abandon its previous three week meeting schedule and return to monthly meetings – at least, for the balance of the year.
Kathy Duff Elected Deputy Mayor
Cr Kathy Duff was elected as the South Burnett’s Deputy Mayor at Thursday’s post-election Council meeting
Council ‘Newbies’ Learn The Ropes
The South Burnett’s freshly minted councillors will take their places officially in the Warren Truss Council Chambers for the first time on Thursday at 9:00am for the mandatory post-election meeting.
Special Meeting To Vote On Hospital
A Council meeting on Thursday afternoon will decide if a new operator takes over Kingaroy’s private hospital
New Mayor For North Burnett
Gayndah resident Rachel Chambers has taken over as Mayor of the North Burnett Regional Council after defeating incumbent Don Waugh by 223 primary votes.
New Faces Dominate Gympie Council
Gympie has elected an all-male Council to guide the region for the next four years, and the majority of them are newcomers to local government.
