Councillor Explains Budget ‘No’ Vote
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has spoken out on social media to explain why she voted against the adoption of the Council’s 2022-23 Budget on Friday.
Behind The SBRC Budget …
How was the South Burnett’s 2022-23 Budget framed? Where did the money come from … and what is the outlook for the region’s finances?
South Burnett Rates Rise 1.75pc
South Burnett Regional Council approved a small 1.75 per cent rise in general rates at their Budget meeting on Friday, as well as the introduction of a fortnightly kerbside recycling service.
Cherbourg Stands Up For NAIDOC
Rain may have stopped NAIDOC Day being held in Cherbourg’s Anzac Memorial Park, but it didn’t stop people from heading up to the Sports Complex for a big day of celebrations.
Group To Press On For Centre
The Bunya Mountains Community Association (BMCAI) is pressing ahead with its plans to build a community centre in the Bunya Mountains.
TRC Community Grants Open
Applications have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants.
No Electric Mowers … For Now
South Burnett Regional Council will continue using conventional mowers after a recent study found that swapping to electric mowers would cost almost three times as much.
Speed Limit Cut To 70km/h
The speed limit on a stretch of Old Esk North Road at South East Nanango will be reduced to 70km/h from Wednesday (July 6).
Council Seeks Green Expertise
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking nominations from community members to join a Botanical Advisory Committee.
Work To Start On Park Upgrade
Work was due to begin on Monday on upgrades to Les Muller Park in Blackbutt.
Obituary: Ken Bone 1946-2022
Former Cherbourg Shire chairman – and later mayor – Ken “Burra” Bone is being remembered for his many years of long service to local government.
January Plan For Kerbside Recycling
South Burnett Regional Council is proposing that a kerbside recycling collection service start in January.
TRC Offers Discounts To Developers
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) will extend three economic development incentives to foster the development of aged care facilities, new industries and greenhouse horticulture in the Toowoomba region.
CCTV Cameras Monitor Council Assets
Security cameras have been installed at multiple locations around Kingaroy by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Warning On Ticks
Councillor Scott Henschen has warned conditions are ripe for cattle tick populations to “explode” in the South Burnett.
Museum ‘Disappointed’ With Council
The Creative Country Association – the committee behind Murgon’s “Ancient Songbird Centre” museum and art gallery – is disappointed only two councillors turned up at their pre-arranged consultation meeting on Monday.
Council Offers Birt Road Solution
A long-running debate about dust and drainage problems on Birt Road north of Kingaroy may have been resolved.
Council Puts Bite On Rural Pets
South Burnett dog owners living on rural residential properties will pay the same annual fees as town-dwellers by 2024.
TSBE To Host Inland Rail Summit
A summit to bring together all the stakeholders in the $14.5 billion Inland Rail project will be held in Toowoomba in September.
TRC Alert On Cattle Grid Fees
Toowoomba Regional Council is reminding property owners who have gates and grids on the road network of the changes in licences from 2022-23.
