Murgon’s $1.59m Dream Comes True
Murgon’s planned Cultural Centre – including an art gallery and fossil museum – will become a reality following a Federal Government grant of $1.596 million announced on Friday
TRC Campgrounds Reopen
Toowoomba Regional Council is reopening campgrounds from Friday (June 5) in line with the State Government’s Roadmap to Easing COVID-19 restrictions.
$11.3m Facelift Gets Green Light
It was the case of third time lucky for Kingaroy’s much-discussed revitalisation with the announcement on Friday the Federal Government will be contributing $4.5 million towards the $11.3 million project.
Council’s Free Camps Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council advised on Tuesday that its 48-hour free camping areas are, in fact, open.
Council Praises Tower Funding
South Burnett Regional Council has welcomed the announcement that a mobile phone tower will be erected at Cooranga North.
Camping Still Banned At Dams
Camping and cabin accommodation at the South Burnett’s two dams will remain closed, despite the easing of some COVID-19 restrictions by the State Government
LDMG Status Lowered To ‘Alert’
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group has lowered its readiness status in line with the State Government’s relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.
$3.31m For ‘Shovel-Ready’ Projects
South Burnett Regional Council is receiving $3.31 million for “shovel-ready” projects from the State Government under the Works For Queensland COVID round
Gympie Council To Slash Spending
Gympie Regional Council will examine all options to cut spending in the wake of a damning report on the Council’s financial management.
Cherbourg Restrictions Still Apply
COVID-19 travel restrictions in Queensland are easing from midday on Monday (June 1) but Indigenous communities are still being kept locked down … for the moment.
Council Plans Pool Upgrades
Three South Burnett public swimming pools will be getting important upgrades over the next few months.
Council Seeks $90,000 For Bridges
South Burnett Regional Council will upgrade two bridges if it can get half the cost of the upgrades paid for by the Federal Government.
$1m Drought Projects Announced
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $1 million from the Federal Government’s “Drought Communities Program Extension” for a string of local projects.
Wondai Clock Mystery Solved
Wondai residents wondering about the fate of the town’s clock can rest easy, it’s being fixed – again
Have A Chat With Mayor Otto
Mayor Brett Otto is planning to hold a string of community meet’n’greets in June and July to allow residents to “have a chat with the Mayor”.
Antonio To Chair Rail Alliance
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has been appointed chair of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Alliance (MBIRA), the group which represents councils adjacent to the Inland Rail route.
‘Cherbourg Is Ready!’
There’s been huge sacrifices made by local residents in a bid to keep COVID-19 out of Cherbourg. But what if the worst did happen and there were positive cases identified?
Council Centres To Reopen Monday
South Burnett Regional Council libraries and Customer Service Centres will reopen on Monday, May 25 – with some changes
Council Updates Roadworks Schedule
South Burnett Regional Council has released its list of roadworks scheduled for the rest of May and June.
$1.6m Boost For SBRC
SBRC has secured more than $1.6 million through a new Federal Government program
