TRC Adopts ‘Legacy’ Policy
Toowoomba Regional Council has adopted a “Community Benefit Agreement Policy” in a bid to ensure long-term community benefits from renewable energy developments.
Temporary Car Park For Park
Council has agreed to allow South Burnett Care to use a section of the Pound Street parklands in Kingaroy as a car park.
Feral Pigs Linked To Bunya Dieback
Western Downs Regional Council has collaborated with the South Burnett Regional Council, the DPI and other agencies to investigate the link between feral pigs and the spread of the soil pathogen Phytophthora in the Bunya Mountains.
Green Light For Hall Demolition
Former military huts at the Kingaroy Showgrounds will be removed from Council’s Local Heritage Register after a vote at the November meeting of the South Burnett Regional Council.
13 Groups Receive Community Grants
Grants totalling $27,297.81 were approved for community groups under Round 1 of the South Burnett Regional Council’s 2025-26 Community Grants Program.
Fire Pit Hosts Tourist Operators
Visit South Burnett held a meet’n’greet for tourist operators and community members at the Nanango Fire Pit earlier this month.
Council Adopts Community Plans
South Burnett councillors have formally adopted the 2025 Community Plans developed for various towns and villages across the region.
‘Land For Wildlife’ To Be Investigated
South Burnett Regional Council will investigate the cost of becoming part of the “Land For Wildlife” program.
Making Music Can Be As Easy As ABC
It was a pretty good crowd for a Friday … “piano man” Nathan Hartley’s slight adjustment to the Billy Joel classic summed up the mini-concert held recently to celebrate the arrival of a special gift to the South Burnett Regional Council.
Coles Linked To Pound St Project
Will a Coles supermarket be built on the vacant Council land in Pound Street, Kingaroy?
Red Bows Add A Festive Feel
If you see some large red bows appearing in South Burnett towns, it’s all about celebrating Christmas, building community … and saving money!
History Lives On In Old Truck
For decades, farmers’ trucks trundled down Haly Street in Kingaroy to deliver hessian bags of freshly threshed peanuts to the Peanut Marketing Board …
Youth Council Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the 2026 South Burnett Regional Youth Council.
Council Slugged With Soaring Charges
South Burnett Regional Council has called for an urgent review of Federal Government charges after being slugged with a 23 per cent rise for hosting the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast service at Kingaroy Airport.
Inquiry To Examine Council Funding
The Federal Government’s House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport is inviting submissions examining the funding and financial sustainability of local councils.
Firms Urged To Join Supplier Lists
South Burnett Regional Council announced upgrades to its online supplier platforms at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s recent meet’n’greet.
Council Seeks Feedback On Park
South Burnett Regional Council has invited Wondai residents to provide feedback about the redevelopment of the playground at Coronation Park.
Residents Left In Dark By Telcos
A group of Nanango residents, angry about the repeated mobile phone and internet outages in the local area, met on Wednesday night to air their grievances.
Residents Discuss Fate Of Roller
Maidenwell residents have shared their ideas with the South Burnett Regional Council about the future of the steam roller currently located near the Maidenwell Oval.
Councillors Push For Change
South Burnett Regional Council took 13 motions to the recent Local Government Association of Queensland Conference at the Gold Coast, with all but two being approved by the other Council representatives present.
