Meeting Plans Park Upgrades
Tipperary Flat will present a brighter, more polished face to visitors and local residents when Nanango celebrates its 175th birthday next year.
Gympie Plan To Lure Developers
Gympie Regional Council will give developers in Goomeri and Kilkivan a substantial discount on infrastructure charges to encourage more construction in both towns.
Otto Urges Federal Action On Health
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has called on the Federal Government to “step up” and address the health issues in rural areas.
Students Display Their Talents
Kingaroy Art Gallery is filled this month with vibrant and enthusiastic art by students from Kingaroy State High School.
TRC To Develop Arts Strategy
Residents from across Toowoomba Regional Council area have been invited to take part in workshops which will shape the TRC’s new Arts and Cultural Strategy.
Applications Open For Ringsfield
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking nominations from community members to join the new Ringsfield House Advisory Committee.
Meeting To Discuss Tingoora Hall
A consultation meeting will be held at Tingoora State School next week to discuss the fate of Tingoora Hall.
Council Wins National Award
South Burnett Regional Council has won the Schools Program award at the national Australian Road Safety Foundation Awards.
$250,000 Upgrade For Rest Area
South Burnett Regional Council will spend $250,000 on upgrades to the Tipperary Flat rest area as a contribution towards Nanango’s 175th birthday celebrations in 2023.
More Upgrades For Industrial Estate
South Burnett Regional Council will invest $40,000 into designing Stage 2 of Wondai’s industrial estate to further improve access for B-double trucks.
Work Starts On New EV Unit
The new Glendon Street community hub in Kingaroy will feature an electric vehicle recharging station, courtesy of Phase 3 of the State Government’s “Electric Super Highway”
Council, Apprentices Win Awards
Tarong Power Station employee James Christensen has been named the Darling Downs South West Apprentice of the Year.
Mayor Calls For Acland Decision
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has written to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Resources Minister Scott Stewart to urge the State Government to make a decision on the future of the New Acland coal mine.
Disaster Aid For Councils
Disaster assistance is now available to the South Burnett and North Burnett regional councils after the flash flooding in late July.
Council Trialling Street Sweepers
South Burnett Regional Council has begun trialling a ride-on Tomcat street scrubber and an EcoVac commercial vacuum in an effort to improve the cleanliness of the region’s CBD footpaths.
KTP Earns Design Accolade
The Kingaroy Transformation Project being built by the South Burnett Regional Council has been nominated for a Landscape Architecture Award.
Disaster Group Stands Down
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group has downgraded its readiness status after meeting at 9.00am on Saturday.
More Flash Flooding Expected
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group has warned the region will continue to experience flooded roads over the next 24 to 48 hours.
Disaster Group Lifts Alert Status
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group moved its readiness status to “Stand Up” on Friday morning in response to locally heavy rainfall.
Action (At Last) On Ringsfield
After a year of unexpected delays, the South Burnett Regional Council will issue a call for volunteers in the next few weeks to fill positions on its newly formed Ringsfield House Advisory Committee.
