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.
SBRC Trials New Waste Trucks
South Burnett Regional Council will begin trialling new colour-coded garbage collection trucks in June.
Mayor To Chair Roads Group
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has been elected chair of the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Roads and Transport Group.
TRC Urges Residents To Fill In Survey
Toowoomba Regional Council is encouraging residents to have a say on Council’s services, activities and performance.
Playground Project Gets Go-Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council will proceed with the construction of a multipurpose sports court and ninja playground in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park despite a $400,000 blow-out in the project’s cost.
Council Sinks Pool Pods Plan
A proposal to spend more than $215,000 on two “pool pods” for the Kingaroy and Wondai swimming pools has failed to win approval from the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Votes For Moratorium
South Burnett Regional Council has called for a moratorium on renewable energy projects in the region unless certain conditions are met – and will ask other Wide Bay-Burnett councils to do likewise.
$1000 Bursaries For Women
South Burnett women have been invited to look over the criteria for a string of $1000 bursaries being offered by the National Council of Women in Queensland.
Fire Pit In Time For Winter
Overnight campers – and local picnickers – at Nanango’s Tipperary Flat park can now warm themselves around an open pit fire.
Spotlight On Council Sustainability
A Federal Government committee will begin holding public hearings this week into the sustainability of local governments across Australia.
Councillors ‘Workshop’ Proston Issues
South Burnett Regional Council held a workshop “on the road” in Proston this week.
Council Axes Portfolio System
South Burnett Regional Council has scrapped its portfolio system but will review the decision next year .
Asbestos Alert At Kingaroy Tip
An area within the Kingaroy tip has been cordoned off after building materials were illegally dumped at the facility.
Feedback Sought On Weir Trial
UPDATE This event has been cancelled.
Council To Prioritise Road Repairs
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff says repairs to the region’s road network will continue to be a priority for Council.
New Flood Signs To Alert Drivers
South Burnett Regional Council is installing permanent flood warning signs to alert drivers near high-risk trouble-spots.
Time Capsule For Stonehouse
The Stonehouse in Moore will be celebrating its 150th birthday on Saturday, July 27, and South Burnett Regional Council has been invited to be part of the celebrations.
Landscape Supplier Wins Approval
A bulk landscaping supplies business at 100 River Road in Kingaroy has “formalised” its relationship with the South Burnett Regional Council.
$7m Upgrade For Dusty Hill
A $7 million upgrade to the Dusty Hill winery complex in Moffatdale has been approved by the South Burnett Regional Council.
