Grant Programs To Open Soon
Not-for-profit community groups have been invited to apply for grants under the South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Grants Program.
Council To Spend $155m In 2026-27
Most South Burnett residents will pay just 2.95 per cent more for their base rates in 2026-27 – well under the inflation rate of 4 per cent – despite the South Burnett Regional Council planning to spend more than $155 million during the same period.
CCTV Boost For Councils
Two local Councils are among 21 across Queensland to receive funding for CCTV cameras under the State Government’s $40 million Secure Communities Partnership Program.
Appeal Lodged Against BESS Refusal
As predicted at the South Burnett Regional Council’s May meeting, a company denied permission to build a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) beside the Kingaroy Solar Farm is challenging the decision in court.
Tourism Opportunity For TRC Towns
Toowoomba Regional Council has joined with Queensland Country to host workshops to build tourism within the region.
Row Erupts Over Work Camp
Final approvals for the Tarong West Wind Farm project are yet to be given the green light by the State Government, but that has not stopped angst in the local community over the site of a proposed work camp for the project.
Grant To Create Memorial Park Stage
A long-discussed dream to create a permanent stage in Kingaroy’s Memorial Park is one step closer following the awarding of $455,923 State Government grant.
50 Years Of Deadly At Cherbourg
A big crowd turned out at Cherbourg’s Anzac Memorial Park on Tuesday to celebrate “50 Years Of Deadly”, the 2026 theme for NAIDOC Week.
Cherbourg Freezes Rents Again
Cherbourg Council plans to deliver a record $52 million capital works program over the next 12 months, but residents will be relieved there will again be no rises in rents.
Council Seeks Input On Airport
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking public feedback on a Draft Masterplan which aims to shape the long-term future of the Kingaroy Aerodrome.
TRC Lifts General Rates 6.9pc
Residents face a base general rate rise of 6.9 per cent in the 2026-27 Toowoomba Regional Council Budget adopted by the TRC on Tuesday.
New Bins To Boost Recycling
South Burnett Regional Council has installed 36 new cage bins across the region to encourage recycling.
New Tick Fee at Dalby Saleyards
Cattle delivered with ticks to the Dalby saleyards will incur a new $2750 per consignment fee.
Emergency Push For More Funding
Australia’s 538 local councils have united at the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly in Canberra to call on the Federal Government to deliver an immediate increase in untied funding.
TRC Revamps Grants Scheme
Toowoomba Regional Council has encouraged community groups in Yarraman and Cooyar to apply for funding through council’s new-look community grants program.
Youth Council Hosts Fun Day
South Burnett Youth Council members have discovered that putting on a community event can be hard work, but also a lot of fun.
TRC Invitation To Young Leaders
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting young people aged 14 to 18 to apply for its 2027 Regional Youth Leaders Program.
Residents Challenge Bio-Plant Plan
A proposed bio-fertiliser processing facility at Glan Devon has sparked anxiety among residents who would be living near the project.
SBRC Pushes For Top-Level Changes
South Burnett councillors have drafted 11 motions which they will take to the Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference later this year.
Most Council Fees To Rise 2.7pc
South Burnett Regional Council has adopted a new register of fees and charges for 2026-27, a necessary step ahead of it bringing down its annual Budget on July 15 .
