South Burnett ‘In Top 30pc’
The South Burnett’s economy is in the top 30 per cent of Australian local government economies, South Burnett Directions (SBD) board members heard yesterday.
Error On Rates Notices
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that there is an error on a small number of the 18,500 rates notices that were recently issued.
Anti-Graffiti Kit Available
Yarraman and Cooyar residents and businesspeople tired of unsightly illegal graffiti can apply to Toowoomba Regional Council for a free kit to clean premises.
Nanango Lights The Way
The switch-on of Nanango’s first traffic lights on Tuesday evening may have provoked criticism from some locals on social media, but Cr Barry Green isn’t flustered.
FKG Complaint Sparks Council Review
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has called for a review of Council’s procurement processes saying he wants to find ways of giving local companies a better chance to compete for projects.
Mayors To Press Deputy
PM Over Phone ‘Black Spots’
The mayors of the Wide Bay Burnett region will meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss on Friday to impress on him the importance of addressing the telecommunications blackspots in the region.
Toowoomba Council Seeks Comments
Yarraman and Cooyar residents have been encouraged to have their say on Toowoomba Regional Council’s strategic direction and community plans for the region.
Barker Creek Irrigators
Angry Over New Water Plan
Controversy has erupted over a plan by the State Government to introduce water metering on a section of Barker’s Creek near Nanango.
Breakfast Launches Relay For Life
Three of Australia’s most famous sportspeople will be coming to Kingaroy in August to help raise funds for the Cancer Council’s annual fundraiser, Relay For Life.
Council Puts An End To
Historical Sub-Divisions
The South Burnett Regional Council hopes to put an end to the long-running problem of historical sub-divisions
Councils Release Economic Plan
A Regional Economic Development Strategy designed to drive economic growth for the next five years was released today by the Wide Bay Regional Organisation of Councils (WBBROC).
Council Lifts Planning Fees
Toowoomba Regional Council’s planning and development application fees will rise by 4 per cent from July 1.
Cherbourg Gets Ready To Recycle
Cherbourg wants your rubbish! Boxes, paper, cans, tins, polystyrene foam and all recyclable goods … except glass.
A Big Night In Nanango
It’s always a BIG night in Nanango and the champagne opening night of the 8th annual Big Screen Festival on Friday lived up to expectations.
Nanango Streetscaping
Finished By Year’s End
Nanango’s streetscaping is expected to be completed by the end of December
Road Repairs, Water Supply
Disruptions Scheduled
South Burnett Regional Council has notified residents of two more lots of scheduled roadworks that will disrupt traffic in upcoming weeks.
Iconic Sign To Be Restored
The iconic Ban Ban Springs sign located near the junction of the Burnett and Isis Highways is currently being restored.
Council Hosts Tourism Forum
Toowoomba Regional Council will be hosting a tourism forum on May 29 to exchange ideas and suggest a way forward for the local industry.
Road May Re-Open By December
Levers Road at Tablelands may re-open by the end of the year.
South Burnett To Show
Its Regional Flavours
South Burnett Regional Council will have a stall highlighting local produce at this year’s Regional Flavours festival in Brisbane.
