Coles Linked To Pound St Project
Will a Coles supermarket be built on the vacant Council land in Pound Street, Kingaroy?
Red Bows Add A Festive Feel
If you see some large red bows appearing in South Burnett towns, it’s all about celebrating Christmas, building community … and saving money!
History Lives On In Old Truck
For decades, farmers’ trucks trundled down Haly Street in Kingaroy to deliver hessian bags of freshly threshed peanuts to the Peanut Marketing Board …
Youth Council Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the 2026 South Burnett Regional Youth Council.
Council Slugged With Soaring Charges
South Burnett Regional Council has called for an urgent review of Federal Government charges after being slugged with a 23 per cent rise for hosting the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast service at Kingaroy Airport.
Inquiry To Examine Council Funding
The Federal Government’s House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport is inviting submissions examining the funding and financial sustainability of local councils.
Firms Urged To Join Supplier Lists
South Burnett Regional Council announced upgrades to its online supplier platforms at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s recent meet’n’greet.
Council Seeks Feedback On Park
South Burnett Regional Council has invited Wondai residents to provide feedback about the redevelopment of the playground at Coronation Park.
Residents Left In Dark By Telcos
A group of Nanango residents, angry about the repeated mobile phone and internet outages in the local area, met on Wednesday night to air their grievances.
Residents Discuss Fate Of Roller
Maidenwell residents have shared their ideas with the South Burnett Regional Council about the future of the steam roller currently located near the Maidenwell Oval.
Councillors Push For Change
South Burnett Regional Council took 13 motions to the recent Local Government Association of Queensland Conference at the Gold Coast, with all but two being approved by the other Council representatives present.
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.
