Coal Mayors Put Case To Premier
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto was part of a recent delegation to State Parliament to discuss the future of coal mining regions affected by the government’s “Energy and Jobs Plan”.
$583,680 Grant To Replace Bridge
The old timber bridge on Home Creek Loop Road near Wilkesdale – which has been closed for safety reasons since 2019 – is to be replaced with a new concrete structure.
Council Welcomes Hair Extension
South Burnett Regional Council has welcomed the extension of a hairdressing course being offered at the Kingaroy TAFE campus.
Application Lodged For Solar Farm
A development application has been lodged with the South Burnett Regional Council for the proposed Tumuruu Solar Farm north of Blackbutt.
New CEO For Gympie
Alice Springs Town Council CEO Robert Jennings has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer at Gympie Regional Council.
Erkens Pushes For Weir Re-Opening
Nanango’s Cr Jane Erkens has launched a campaign to re-open McCauley Weir, a site that’s been closed to the public for more than two decades.
Council To Review Dog Fees
South Burnett councillors have admitted they failed to explain clearly to residents living on rural residential blocks why their dog registrations had risen.
Pig Bounty Fails To Get Numbers
Discussions about introducing a $10 bounty for wild pigs at Wednesday’s SBRC meeting had to be cut short.
Sander To Stand For Council
The next South Burnett Regional Council election won’t be held until March 2024 but that hasn’t stopped hopefuls from already tossing their hats into the ring.
No More Cash For KTP
Some features originally planned for the Kingaroy Transformation Project will be reduced or not installed at all when work comes to an end early next year.
Public Meeting On QEII Park Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a public consultation meeting at QEII Park in Lamb Street, Murgon on Monday morning (December 5).
Plant Seeds Of Hope With Sunflowers
Local charity Boots’n Bulldust Inc has provided sunflower seed sachets to be handed out at South Burnett Regional Council customer service centres to help spread a message of support to people living with depression.
Council Planner Wins State Award
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Farnoosh Shokoofan has been named Queensland Young Planner of the Year at the Planning Institute Australia’s 2022 Queensland Awards for Planning Excellence.
No Safe Space For Expo Statue
South Burnett Regional Council has politely turned down an offer to exhibit an Expo 88 sculpture.
Council Discusses Health Issues
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto and councillors met recently with local hospital management to discuss health services in the region.
CBD To Get Signed Smoking Areas
South Burnett Regional Council will put up signs in Kingaroy’s CBD soon to advise smokers where they can legally smoke and where they cannot.
Sober Statistics Served Up At Lunch
Did you know that probably one in three children are sexually abused by the time they turn 15?
Last Chances To Comment On Plan
There is still time for South Burnett residents to comment on the draft master plan for Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and WJ Lang Memorial Pool.
$1.6m Upgrade Almost Finished
The $1.6 million Blackbutt streetscape and upgrade of Les Muller Park is almost complete.
Council Welcomes Rail Trail Grant
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has welcomed news that Council will receive $631,141 for surface repairs to the South Burnett Rail Trail.
