Yarraman Liaison Officer Resigns
Caley Quinn has resigned from her role as the Toowoomba Regional Council Community Liaison Officer for the Crows Nest and Yarraman Districts.
Local Children Star In TV Ad Campaign
South Burnett schoolchildren are the stars of a new TV and cinema campaign launched this week
Nanango’s New Trees ‘Doing Fine’
Rumours that Nanango’s new pear trees are dying are untrue, acting South Burnett Mayor Cr Keith Campbell said today.
Call To Install Cameras In Park
Closed circuit TV may be the only answer to catch vandals who continue to targeting the Kingaroy War Memorial, local RSL Sub-Branch president Don Davey believes.
Roadwork Starts In Murgon
South Burnett Regional Council has advised residents that kerb and channel work began today in Cooper and Nutt streets, Murgon.
Councillor Ordered To Pay $1000 Fine
A complaint lodged against a South Burnett Regional Councillor has been partially upheld
SBRC Annual Report Online
The South Burnett Regional Council formally adopted its 2012-13 Annual Report at its December meeting and it is now available to download from council’s website
Council Will Sell Properties
To Recover Unpaid Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council will put 24 properties up for auction next month to recover unpaid rates.
Council Defers Decision
On Low-Cost Housing
A proposal to expand the Taabinga housing estate to include low-cost housing in the form of a relocatable home park and multiple dwelling units will face further discussion following a motion at the SBRC’s December meeting.
Coomba Falls Boardwalk Back On Track
The boardwalk and steps leading down to Coomba Falls near Maidenwell will finally be completed early next year after the South Burnett Regional Council was forced to wait almost 12 months for parts
New Food Licences After Protest
A new class of food licences with lighter compliance requirements and lower fees will be introduced for the region’s bed and breakfasts and farmstays after three tourism operators wrote a joint letter to Council objecting to the cost of obtaining a Food Business Licence.
Helping Hand At Christmas
South Burnett Regional Council staff and residents have joined together to help some needy local families at Christmas.
Kindy Request Splits Council
A disagreement over the “not-for-profit” status of a Blackbutt kindergarten led to two split votes at this month’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting on Wednesday.
Jamie’s Kitchen Needs Volunteers
Jamie’s Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen is seeking volunteers from the local community
Council Seeks Ideas For
Community Flood Projects
Funds raised through the Mayor’s Red Earth South Burnett Flood Appeal have been distributed to primary producers and businesses affected by the floods of 2013.
Councils Discuss Recycling Partnership
South Burnett Regional Council and Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council will discuss working in partnership to facilitate recycling in the South Burnett.
Drive Carefully Near Roadworks
South Burnett Regional Council is urging people to drive responsibly around road works over the Christmas holiday period.
Nine Bridges Get Load Limits
A decision to post load limits on six of the region’s timber bridges provoked heated debate at today’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Petition Pushes For Blackbutt Breakaway
Blackbutt resident Cheryl Kneipp has launched a petition pushing for Blackbutt and Benarkin to be excised from the South Burnett and added to the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Group To Fight To Save Bus
A working group to fight for the retention of the Brisbane-Murgon-Brisbane bus route will be formed following a meeting next month of interested parties.
