Kilkivan Land Values Leap 60pc
Ratepayers in the western part of the Gympie Regional Council area could get a shock when their latest land valuation notices arrive in the mail.
Fun Saturday To Celebrate Harmony
Residents have been invited to help paint six mural panels on Saturday in Kingaroy as part of the South Burnett Regional Council’s Harmony Week celebrations.
TRC Adopts Growth Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed a growth plan to accommodate the extra 66,000 people expected to join the regional population during the next 30 years.
Dob In A Dumper
South Burnett Regional Council has urged residents to report illegal dumping within the region, following 26 incidents in January alone.
Council Makes A Splash In Wondai
Wondai Swimming Pool was the place to be on Saturday morning … not only was it the perfect spot to cool off in the heat, it was also the official opening of the South Burnett Regional Council’s new $300,000 Splash Play Area.
Nats Back $300m Budget Bid
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been urged to act on a call by the Australian Local Government Association to increase road funding for local councils by $300 million per year when he drafts his May Budget.
Breakthrough In Pay Dispute
Stalled wage negotiations between members of The Services Union and the South Burnett Regional Council are back on track.
Council Adopts Park Master Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has accepted a Master Plan for the redevelopment of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.
Council Issues Boil Water Alert
UPDATE March 23, 2023: The Boil Water Alert has been lifted.
KTP Bill Totals $17.64m
A total of $17.64 million has been spent on the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP), with $9.4 million of this coming from rates.
Councillors Discuss Cat Registrations
South Burnett councillors are suggesting the re-introduction of registration fees for cats, despite it being a costly failure the last time it was implemented locally.
Coffee, Cake And Chat
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a free Coffee, Cake and Chat at Ringsfield House.
Council Defers Division Decision
SBRC has voted to defer any further discussions on moving from a divided to an undivided Council until after the next election.
Council To Discuss Divisions
A special meeting will be held by the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday to discuss whether or not the region should scrap Divisions.
Where Did Our Money Go?
Social media claims that Kingaroy receives the majority of the South Burnett Regional Council’s funding have been demolished by a new report on Council spending.
Twenty Sign Up At Call Centre
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow has congratulated the 20 new starters who began their training at the Cherbourg Call Centre on Wednesday.
New Look Planned For Scott Street
South Burnett Regional Council will conduct community consultations next month on an upgrade to the lower portion of Scott Street, Wondai.
Forums To Discuss Child Development
A nationwide census of early childhood development allegedly shows many South Burnett children are behind their peers when they start school.
Council To Review Grass Policy
South Burnett Regional Council will examine its policy on overgrown allotments to consider whether it should be expanded to include some rural residential lots.
Councillors Split Over Pay Rise
After taking no wage rise at all last year, the majority of South Burnett councillors have agreed to accept a 4 per cent wage rise for the 2023-24 financial year.
