Youth Competitions At BaconFest
The South Burnett Regional Youth Council has put together two great competitions to be run alongside this year’s Kingaroy BaconFest.
Elders Honoured At Cherbourg
Rain forced Cherbourg’s annual NAIDOC Week celebration indoors on Tuesday, but it didn’t dampen community enthusiasm for the event.
TRC Community Grants Open
Eligible community groups and sporting clubs across the Toowoomba region have been encouraged to apply for Toowoomba Regional Council funding for projects.
Park Plan Wins State Award
The master plan created for the eventual redevelopment of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park won an award at last week’s annual Park and Leisure Australia Queensland Conference in Brisbane.
WDRC Unveils 3.8pc Rise
Western Downs Regional Council handed down an average general rates increase of 3.8 per cent on Wednesday.
South Burnett Rates Rise 3.65pc
A shock last-minute move by South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto to overturn weeks of deliberations failed at Wednesday’s Budget meeting.
Council Warning On Fake Calls
South Burnett Regional Council has warned residents to be alert to scam phone callers claiming to be from Council.
New Saleyard Pens Go Into Action
Thursday was a big day at the Coolabunia Saleyards … 1350 weaners went under the hammer, a zero-turn mower was given away, and the South Burnett Regional Council’s $145,000 investment in new pens was officially unveiled!
TRC Mayor Welcomes Budget
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed funding commitments announced in Tuesday’s State Budget.
TRC Unveils Record $651m Budget
The majority of urban residents in the Toowoomba Regional Council area will play an extra $129.23 a year in rates and charges following Council’s adoption of its $651 million 2023-24 Budget on Tuesday.
Call Centre Praised At Awards
The call centre project at Cherbourg was Highly Commended on Tuesday night at the Queensland Reconciliation Awards in Brisbane.
$97,000 Upgrade For SES
Blackbutt’s SES shed in Muir Street is about to get a $97,649 upgrade, including a new roof.
Councillor Defend’s Murgon’s Image
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has written to the Courier-Mail newspaper to complain about a report which claimed there is “fear on the streets” of Murgon.
Council Seeks Review Of GP’s Penalty
The recent suspension of Kingaroy GP Dr Isabella Jonsson from practising for three months will have a “catastrophic” impact on the community, South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto told Wednesday’s Council meeting.
Vandals Destroy Disability Toilet
The South Burnett Regional Council has been forced to close a disability toilet in Blackbutt for urgent repairs after vandals wrecked the facility.
RADF Funds Three Local Projects
Three projects have received funding from the South Burnett Regional Council under the latest RADF round.
‘Container’ For Change
The award-winning Kingaroy Containers For Change depot has opened a literal “Container” for Change in Yarraman.
TRC Adopts EV ‘Transition’ Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed a plan to transition its fleet to electric vehicles.
Finalists In Recycling Awards
Three South Burnett finalists have been named in the 2023 Change Maker Awards linked with the Containers for Change scheme.
$290,000 For Water Storage Design
South Burnett Regional Council has secured $290,000 in State Government funding to complete a detailed design of a proposed 140-150Ml off-stream water storage to improve Kingaroy’s water supplies.
