Mayor Wants Clarity Over Funding
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has expressed the hope that funding programs such as Royalties For Regions continue, no matter what party eventually wins power in Queensland.
New Look For Wondai Kindy
Parents, children, friends and Councillors gathered at the Wondai Kindergarten on Thursday afternoon to officially open the Kindy’s new renovations.
TRC Seeks Input On Access Issues
Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking nominations to fill 12 positions on its Regional Access and Disability Advisory committee.
Yarraman Plans A Better Future
A public meeting held at the Yarraman Memorial Hall on Tuesday night was told it seemed ironic that a town which had built itself on the timber industry had almost no trees lining its streets.
Bus Stop On The Move
Nanango’s Henry Street bus stop will shift to a new spot from tomorrow (February 5).
Mayor Concerned
Over Regional Projects
Mayor Wayne Kratzmann is worried about the future of local projects in the wake of Saturday’s election
Pursers Calls For Bus Subsidy
The State Government ‘must step in to provide subsidies for the Murgon-Caboolture bus route’
Councillor Pushes For More Irrigation
Cr Keith Campbell wants to see the Hope Dairies project create more irrigated farming areas in the region
LGAQ Warns Against Hung Parliament
The Local Government Association of Queensland has warned voters against electing a hung Parliament at Saturday’s State election.
45 Applicants For CEO Position
The South Burnett Regional Council has received 45 applications for its vacant CEO position
Council Bans Coal Mining, CSG
A Queensland council today unanimously passed a motion prohibiting coal-related mining exploration on council land.
Pound St Gets ‘All Clear’
The former Kingaroy Shire Council works depot site in Pound Street was officially removed from the State Contaminated Land Register on December 23.
Two Bridges Face Temporary Closure
Two more bridges will be closed temporarily in early February to allow the South Burnett Regional Council to run geotechnical tests.
What A Way To Celebrate!
What could be Aussie than eating a pie? Perhaps scoffing a lamington, or damper and golden syrup? How about reciting bush poetry, watching dog jumping, playing bush cricket or even “betting” on cane toad racing …
Ballot Slips Posted For
Gympie Mayoral Election
There’s another election looming for some South Burnett residents … residents of the Gympie Regional Council area must vote to elect a new mayor following the resignation of Ron Dyne in December for health reasons.
Joan Is Our Citizen Of The Year
One of the unsung heroes of the South Burnett was rewarded for a lifetime of work by being named South Burnett Citizen of the Year at Kingaroy Town Hall on Sunday night.
Citizen Of The Year
The South Burnett Citizen Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises an individual who has made a noteworthy contribution to the region during the current year and given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.
Young Citizen Of The Year
The South Burnett Citizen Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises an individual under 25 who has given outstanding service to the local community over a number of years.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The South Burnett Australia Day Lifetime Achievement Award recognises an individual who has made significant contributions to the region over the course of a lifetime.
Volunteer Of The Year
The South Burnett Volunteer Of The Year Australia Day Award recognises an individual or individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the local community over a number of years through volunteering activities.
