Facebook Reply Ruled ‘Misconduct’
A misconduct hearing against a Gympie councillor has shone more light on the sudden departure of Gympie Regional Council CEO Shane Gray.
$370m Funding For Pipeline
The State Government has officially approved more than $370 million for the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline and an upgrade of the Wivenhoe Dam Pumping Station.
What Happens With Your Yellow Bin?
Mayor Elvie Sandow and Mayor Brett Otto are in furious agreement … the SBRC’s new recycling program is benefiting both the Cherbourg community and the South Burnett region.
Rowena Is Our Citizen Of The Year!
South Burnett Relay For Life chair Rowena Dionysius is the South Burnett’s 2023 Citizen Of The Year!
Young People Invited To Join Council
South Burnett Regional Council is calling on young people who want to have a greater say and help build a strong and inclusive community to nominate for the 2023 South Burnett Regional Youth Council.
Council Offers 10 Traineeships
SBRC is partnering with the LGAQ and the State Government to offer 10 one-year traineeships.
63 Nominated For Awards
SBRC’s 2023 Australia Day award winners will be announced on January 22 at Nanango Showgrounds.
Two Salutes To Service
Two ceremonies held in Murgon aim to ensure the memory of Queen Elizabeth II’s long reign will not be forgotten in a hurry.
Congrats To Christmas Winners!
The winners of the South Burnett’s unique community Christmas competitions have been announced by the South Burnett Regional Council.
SB Council Closure Dates
South Burnett Regional Council has released information about its closure dates over the Christmas / New Year break.
TRC Reviews Use Of Halls
Toowoomba Regional Council has completed a review of the 55 community halls – both Council and community-owned – located in rural parts of its region.
Kermit Hops In To Save Money
An Australian-first piece of machinery will soon go into operation at the new Yarraman Waste Management facility.
Coal Mayors Put Case To Premier
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto was part of a recent delegation to State Parliament to discuss the future of coal mining regions affected by the government’s “Energy and Jobs Plan”.
$583,680 Grant To Replace Bridge
The old timber bridge on Home Creek Loop Road near Wilkesdale – which has been closed for safety reasons since 2019 – is to be replaced with a new concrete structure.
Council Welcomes Hair Extension
South Burnett Regional Council has welcomed the extension of a hairdressing course being offered at the Kingaroy TAFE campus.
Application Lodged For Solar Farm
A development application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the proposed Tumuruu Solar Farm north of Blackbutt.
New CEO For Gympie
Alice Springs Town Council CEO Robert Jennings has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer at Gympie Regional Council.
Erkens Pushes For Weir Re-Opening
Nanango’s Cr Jane Erkens has launched a campaign to re-open McCauley Weir, a site that’s been closed to the public for more than two decades.
Council To Review Dog Fees
South Burnett councillors have admitted they failed to explain clearly to residents living on rural residential blocks why their dog registrations had risen.
Pig Bounty Fails To Get Numbers
Discussions about introducing a $10 bounty for wild pigs at Wednesday’s SBRC meeting had to be cut short.
