Shannon Wins Rates Discount
The winner of the South Burnett Regional Council’s recent “rates notice” competition has been announced.
Entries Open For Christmas Comps
Entry forms are now available on the South Burnett Regional Council website for the region’s unique 2025 Christmas Spirit initiative, organised by Council CEO Mark Pitt and his wife Nicola.
Council Adopts Annual Report
South Burnett Regional Council adopted its 2024-25 Annual Report at its October general meeting.
Council Plea Over Parking
Murgon councillor Heath Sander – who was recently elected president of the Murgon Business and Development Association – has written to local businesses in a bid to address parking issues in Lamb Street.
Residents Angered By Clearfelling
The clearfelling of an area of heavily timbered land near the corner of Boonenne-Ellesmere and Kingaroy-Burrandowan roads has left local residents dismayed but Council has admitted there is nothing they can do to stop the work.
Public Art Project For The ‘Bun
Kaimkillenbun residents have been invited to have their say on a public art project for the town’s Memorial Park.
Christmas Lunch Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets have gone on sale for the South Burnett Mayor’s 2025 Community Christmas Luncheon.
Cherbourg Council Wins Award
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council was recognised with an award at the Local Government Association of Queensland’s annual conference on the Gold Coast.
Ellesmere BESS To Double
The proposed Akaysha Energy Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Ellesmere has more than doubled in size.
Conservation Trainees Join Council
Golden West Apprenticeships, in partnership with the South Burnett Regional Council, has received funding to deliver targeted training in conservation and ecosystem management.
Wind Farm To Fund Road Upgrade
Work will begin next week to upgrade a section of Niagara Road in a joint project by Wambo Wind Farm and Western Downs Regional Council.
Council To Build Dual-Use Play Area
South Burnett Regional Council has revealed the location of the new Wooroolin skate park, an election promise by Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington ahead of the last State poll.
Upgrade For Nanango Path
A $20,000 upgrade will begin later this month on the Ros Gregor Nature Walk at Nanango to prevent flooding cutting the path.
Poolpod Opens New Opportunities
South Burnett residents who have difficulty getting into or out of Council’s swimming pools, have a new independent option, thanks to Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
It’s Time To ‘Get Ready’
Get Ready Queensland Week runs from October 6-12.
Upgraded Toilet Block Re-Opens
The toilet block in Kingaroy’s Adermann Park has re-opened to the public after a major refurbishment.
GRC Dumps Water Fluoridation
A split Gympie Regional Council has voted to remove fluoride from the Gympie region’s water supply.
CEO’s Contract Extended To 2030
South Burnett Regional Council has renewed the contract of CEO Mark Pitt for another four years.
Have Your Say On Playground
South Burnett Regional Council has invited the local community to comment on what playground equipment should be installed at Memerambi.
MPs Discuss Cherbourg Priorities
Local Government Minister Ann Leahy visited Cherbourg last Friday with Member for Nanango and Attorney-General Deb Frecklington to discuss strategic priorities for the community.
