Upgrade For Benarkin Park
First Settlers Memorial Park at Benarkin will get a $109,498 upgrade, including fencing and the erection of a new picnic shelter.
No More Free Mulch
UPDATE: SBRC has voted to extend the cut-off date until March 14.
Council Splits Over Dog Checks
South Burnett Regional Council will go ahead with its regular check on dog registrations after a long and heated debate at last week’s general meeting.
TRC Faces ‘Mountain’ Of Costs
Toowoomba Regional Council has admitted it faces massive expenses over the next decade to replace critical infrastructure, which means other projects will have to be delayed.
TRC Grants To Open
Community groups and sporting clubs across the Toowoomba region have been encouraged to apply for funding for projects through the TRC.
Email Scammer Targets Council
South Burnett Regional Council issued an alert on Monday after a Council email account appeared to have been compromised by a hacker.
Seven Become New Citizens
Seven South Burnett residents became Australian citizens during Kingaroy’s Australia Day activities on Thursday.
Rachael Wins Resilience Award
Tansey resident Rachael Lehmann has been presented with the inaugural Australia Day “Resilience Award” from Gympie Regional Council for her work during the region’s flood recovery efforts last year.
Facebook Reply Ruled ‘Misconduct’
A misconduct hearing against a Gympie councillor has shone more light on the sudden departure of Gympie Regional Council CEO Shane Gray.
$370m Funding For Pipeline
The State Government has officially approved more than $370 million for the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline and an upgrade of the Wivenhoe Dam Pumping Station.
What Happens With Your Yellow Bin?
Mayor Elvie Sandow and Mayor Brett Otto are in furious agreement … the SBRC’s new recycling program is benefiting both the Cherbourg community and the South Burnett region.
Rowena Is Our Citizen Of The Year!
South Burnett Relay For Life chair Rowena Dionysius is the South Burnett’s 2023 Citizen Of The Year!
Young People Invited To Join Council
South Burnett Regional Council is calling on young people who want to have a greater say and help build a strong and inclusive community to nominate for the 2023 South Burnett Regional Youth Council.
Council Offers 10 Traineeships
SBRC is partnering with the LGAQ and the State Government to offer 10 one-year traineeships.
63 Nominated For Awards
SBRC’s 2023 Australia Day award winners will be announced on January 22 at Nanango Showgrounds.
Two Salutes To Service
Two ceremonies held in Murgon aim to ensure the memory of Queen Elizabeth II’s long reign will not be forgotten in a hurry.
Congrats To Christmas Winners!
The winners of the South Burnett’s unique community Christmas competitions have been announced by the South Burnett Regional Council.
SB Council Closure Dates
South Burnett Regional Council has released information about its closure dates over the Christmas / New Year break.
TRC Reviews Use Of Halls
Toowoomba Regional Council has completed a review of the 55 community halls – both Council and community-owned – located in rural parts of its region.
Kermit Hops In To Save Money
An Australian-first piece of machinery will soon go into operation at the new Yarraman Waste Management facility.
