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.
Nominations Open For Aust Day
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett Regional Council’s annual Australia Day Awards for 2026.
Last Chance To Have A Say
Feedback closes on Friday on the South Burnett Regional Council’s Draft Community Plans for the region’s towns and villages.
TRC Invites Aust Day Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to nominate community achievers who will be considered for 2026 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
State Backs Reservoir Project
South Burnett Regional Council will receive a grant of more than $790,000 from the State Government to design and build a new water reservoir to supply Kingaroy.
Small Business Groups Swap Ideas
South Burnett Regional Council hosted a meeting of representatives from a range of local associations on Wednesday to discuss the development of a Small Business Action Plan for the region.
TRC Celebrates $54m Win For Dam
Toowoomba Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald has thanked the State Government for committing $54 million towards the mandatory Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project.
Council Adopts Access Cards
An access card reader has been installed at the Memerambi Transfer Station to ensure only authorised residents can use the facility.
Wondai Museum Welcomes Visitors
The weather wasn’t the greatest but volunteers were still happy with the crowd that turned up for last Saturday’s Open Day at the Wondai Heritage Museum.
Have Your Say On Draft Plans
South Burnett Regional Council has organised a series of get-togethers so residents can share their feedback about Council’s draft Community Plans.
Work Starts On ‘Dark Fibre’ Link
Yurika – part of Energy Queensland – and the South Burnett Regional Council are currently building a high-speed telecommunication fibre link to the South Burnett, with funding support from the State Government.
Elders Group Marks First Anniversary
The Cherbourg Elders Group met this week to reflect on their first 12 months of acting as an advisory body to the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.
Council Splits Over Comedy Clinics
South Burnett councillors narrowly voted in favour of supporting Laughter Clinics and a Winter Warmers comedy night to be hosted next month by the South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group.
Gympie Rates Rise 5.5pc
Gympie councillors voted unanimously to increase rates by 5.5 per cent at their 2025-26 Special Budget Meeting on Thursday.
NAIDOC Artwork In Library
The community artwork created during the recent NAIDOC Week celebration in Kingaroy will be on display soon in the Kingaroy Library.
Heit Appointed Deputy Mayor
Division 6 councillor Ros Heit will take over the role as Deputy Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council on August 3.
