Council Briefed On Solar Farm Plan
South Burnett councillors have been briefed on a proposed 250-275MW solar farm which proponents hope to build north of Blackbutt.
TRC Starts $200m Dam Project
Toowoomba Regional Council has begun the process for the $200 million upgrades of Cressbrook and Cooby dams, part of controversial spillway safety upgrades forced on local councils by the State Government.
Council Starts Budget Talks
South Burnett councillors and staff are putting an unprecedented nine months’ work into preparing the region’s 2023-24 Budget in a bid to deliver the best possible outcome for residents.
TRC Offers $2500 Youth Grants
Applications are closing soon for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of youth grants.
Push To Form Local Pest Groups
South Burnett Regional Council will be the lead agency in a new co-ordinated program across the Burnett and Gympie regions targeting feral pests and invasive weeds.
Littleproud Slams BBRF Axing
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has slammed a Federal Government decision to axe Round 6 of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
Change To Speed Up Social Housing
The State Government has made changes to fast-track planning approvals for community, social and affordable housing.
Housing Action Plan To Be Drafted
A South Burnett Local Housing Action Plan will be drafted in the wake of the South Burnett Housing and Homelessness Forum held in Nanango earlier this month.
Council Responds To Magpie Threats
With magpie breeding season now in full swing, South Burnett Regional Council officers have begun receiving reports about attacks.
TRC Appoints New GM
Toowoomba Regional Council has appointed a new Planning and Development General Manager.
Arts Funding Announced
South Burnett Regional Council will allocate $16,126 to six projects that applied for funding in the August round of the Regional Arts Development Fund.
Get Ready To Light Up Christmas!
The annual Santa Claus Lane and Santa’s Workshop competitions are on again!
Landholders Lay Almost 6350 Baits
A total of 77 landholders took part in South Burnett Regional Council’s baiting campaign in September, Cr Scott Henschen told a recent Council committee meeting.
Councils Push For More Road Funding
The South Burnett Regional Council has joined with Western Downs council to put forward a motion at next week’s Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) conference to address some of the road-funding issues afflicting local councils.
$5000 Bushfire Grants Available
South Burnett Regional Council has grants of up to $5000 available for projects designed to build resilience and economic recovery in the region.
Council Debates $1.3m RSL Project
South Burnett Regional Council will examine its options to help a $1.3 million housing development proposed by the Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch.
Ringsfield Members Appointed
Ringsfield House took its first step towards reactivation as a Nanango community hub on Wednesday when the South Burnett Regional Council appointed three people to its new Ringsfield House Advisory Committee.
More Fireweed Sites Found
Efforts to increase the awareness about Fireweed outbreaks in the South Burnett region appear to be paying dividends.
Community Groups Share $29,000
Twenty-three community groups will share $29,349 in grants from the latest round of South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Grants program.
Council To Meet Less Frequently
South Burnett Regional Council will shave its standing committee meetings from three per month down to two so it can put more time into planning its next Budget.
