Telstra Lodges 5G Appeal
Amplitel, part of the Telstra Group, has filed a Notice of Appeal with the Queensland Planning and Environment Court in relation to its application to build a new mobile base station near Kingaroy.
Council To Consult On Historic Tree
South Burnett Regional Council will consult the community about a request from the Murgon Business and Development Association to cut down a hoop pine in Macalister Street, Murgon.
Second Housing Project Unveiled
South Burnett Regional Council recently announced the second of four social housing projects.
We’re Missing Out ‘Due To WBBROC’
The South Burnett could miss out on flow-on benefits from the 2032 Brisbane Olympics because the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils needs “to put its house in order”.
Council To Spend $660k On PCYC
South Burnett Regional Council will spend the equivalent of a luxury home in Kingaroy to build two PWD toilets and renovate other toilets and showers at Murgon’s PCYC.
Telstra Asked To Meet Activists
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has written to Telstra asking for the telco to arrange a meeting with South Burnett residents concerned about the upgrade of a Telstra tower in Kingaroy.
Mayor Calls For Support
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow called an urgent meeting with police, Youth Justice and other community service providers on Tuesday after a weekend of “chaotic behaviour” in the community.
Youth Council Has Big Plans
Members of the new 2023 South Burnett Youth Council met for the first time at the South Burnett Council Chambers in Kingaroy on Tuesday afternoon.
Survey To Assess VIC’s Future
An online survey will determine what the Murgon community would like to see done with their Visitor Information Centre.
South Burnett Celebrates Harmony
The first ever Harmony Week celebrations held in Kingaroy last Saturday have demonstrated just how diverse the local South Burnett community really is!
Council Vollies Enjoy Day Out
Volunteers at the Council-owned Visitor Information Centres and museums in the South Burnett recently enjoyed a “famil” (ie. familiarisation tour) of the region’s attractions.
Parking Fines Planned For CBD
People who park in disability parking areas in Kingaroy’s CBD without a permit will be fined under a new parking plan approved by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Inflation Hits TRC Budget
Inflation has forced the Toowoomba Regional Council to adopt an amended 2022-23 Annual Budget at a Special Meeting on Wednesday.
Kilkivan Land Values Leap 60pc
Ratepayers in the western part of the Gympie Regional Council area could get a shock when their latest land valuation notices arrive in the mail.
Fun Saturday To Celebrate Harmony
Residents have been invited to help paint six mural panels on Saturday in Kingaroy as part of the South Burnett Regional Council’s Harmony Week celebrations.
TRC Adopts Growth Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed a growth plan to accommodate the extra 66,000 people expected to join the regional population during the next 30 years.
Dob In A Dumper
South Burnett Regional Council has urged residents to report illegal dumping within the region, following 26 incidents in January alone.
Council Makes A Splash In Wondai
Wondai Swimming Pool was the place to be on Saturday morning … not only was it the perfect spot to cool off in the heat, it was also the official opening of the South Burnett Regional Council’s new $300,000 Splash Play Area.
Nats Back $300m Budget Bid
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been urged to act on a call by the Australian Local Government Association to increase road funding for local councils by $300 million per year when he drafts his May Budget.
Breakthrough In Pay Dispute
Stalled wage negotiations between members of The Services Union and the South Burnett Regional Council are back on track.
