Internet Superhighway Hits A Pothole
South Burnett Regional Council will seek Federal Government funding for its plan to bring super-fast broadband to the South Burnett after the State Government failed to back the project.
$3m Project To Assess Water Options
The State Government’s promised Bundaberg and Burnett Regional Water Assessment – which includes water supply options for the South and North Burnett – will begin this week.
Main CBD Intersection To Close
Motorists will face more disruptions in the Kingaroy CBD over the next few weeks when the Haly / Kingaroy street intersection closes as part of the KTP.
Speed Limit Drops To 80km/h
The speed limit on the western end of Taylors Road in Kingaroy will be lowered to 80km/h in a bid to improve safety.
Council Pushes For New Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging the State Government to reconsider the construction of a dam on Emu Creek.
‘Truths’ Aired At Health Forum
The newly formed Cherbourg Health Council Forum met for the first time last week to discuss community concerns about the provision of health services in the town.
Shops Ready For Relaunch
A strip of empty shops at the corner of Lamb and Gore streets in Murgon will finally get a new lease of life in the next few months.
Waste Levy Exemptions Announced
The State Government is providing some of the worst-hit flood-affected communities with waste levy exemptions to help with the clean-up.
SBRC To Develop Container Policy
South Burnett Regional Council will begin work on developing a new policy to regulate shipping containers being placed on residential and rural residential properties.
Cherbourg Unveils Two New Homes
Two new homes have been officially unveiled in Cherbourg, the last of a group of six promised by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council to help lower the long waiting list for housing.
Warm, Wet Weather Breeds Mozzies
South Burnett Regional Council has offered some timely advice to residents to help keep mozzies – and the diseases they can carry – at bay.
Stay Alert But Not Alarmed
Last Saturday afternoon (February 26), the South Burnett Regional Council issued an Emergency Alert which was sent to mobile phones and landlines around the region.
Local Firm Wins Tender After Debate
A debate about paying a local company $130,000 more than a Brisbane firm to build a pump station switchboard led to a lengthy discussion at the South Burnett Regional Council’s February meeting.
Meetings To Discuss Water Projects
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking more input from the community about three projects identified during the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study before deciding if they should proceed to the next stage.
Major Bridges Remain Closed
A number of major bridges around the region remain closed after suffering damage in the weekend floods.
Work Starts On $1.6m Upgrade
Work on Blackbutt’s $1.6 million streetscape and footpath upgrade began last week, with Council workers starting to remove the old gutters and pavement.
Food, Fuel Is On The Way
Shoppers have been urged not to panic buy as shortages caused by local road closures and the floods in Brisbane hit some supplies.
Council To Fight Grants Cut
The South Burnett Regional Council will call on the State Government to conduct an independent review into the operation of the Queensland Local Government Grants Commission.
Region Starts To Count The Cost
A number of roads have re-opened across the South Burnett but extensive flooding continues along Barkers and Barambah creeks.
Council Issues Water Alert
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a boil water alert to residents and visitors in Murgon, Wondai and Yallakool Caravan Park.
