Tree Saga May Finally Be Over
The curtain may finally fall on the long-running saga of Wondai’s Christmas tree after suggestions about its future location provoked three petitions and 12 community consultations
Registrations Open For Forum
Registrations are now open for the South Burnett Housing and Homelessness Forum which will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall next month.
Budget To Fund Six New Houses
Six new houses, major upgrades to other houses and building a footpath from Cherbourg to Murgon are some of the highlights of Cherbourg’s 2022-23 Budget.
Mayor Seeks Pipeline Info
Mayor Paul Antonio is looking forward to hearing more from the State Government about the new water pipeline.
Floods Leave $20m Repair Bill
Heavy rain and flash flooding in November, January, February and May have left the South Burnett Regional Council with a $20 million road repair bill.
$300m To Build Pipeline
The State Government has confirmed funding to construct the controversial Wivenhoe Dam to Warwick pipeline – with offshoots to provide water to Nobby, Clifton, Greenmount and Cambooya.
Toowoomba Rates Rise 2.5pc
Toowoomba region households will face an average increase of $81 a year in Council rates and charges after TRC handed down its 2022-23 Budget on Monday.
Council Mourns Senior Manager
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has lost one of its senior staff members with the recent death of Darren Lonergan.
TRC Grants Move Online
Toowoomba Regional Council has moved applications for its community support grants online.
Council Delays Birt Road Decision
Birt Road residents in Kingaroy are unlikely to get part of their street sealed in the coming year, despite on-site meetings and lodging a petition
Green Light For Jubilee Trees
The South Burnett is going to look a bit greener thanks to a Federal Government program to “plant trees for the Queen’s Jubilee”.
Council Trials Footpath Cleaners
South Burnett Regional Council is trialling specialist equipment to help keep the footpaths clean in Murgon, Wondai, Kingaroy, Nanango, Blackbutt and Proston.
Creek Crossing Closed On Trail
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that the rail trail between Murgon and Goomeri has been temporarily closed at the creek crossing.
Councillors Knock Back Pay Rise
South Burnett councillors have turned down a 2 per cent pay rise to keep faith with local residents.
Drive To Conditions On Dirt Roads
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded motorists they should always drive to conditions on unsealed roads.
Five Roads Still Closed
Five roads remain closed throughout the South Burnett region in the wake of the recent rain but another 11 remain “affected”, according to Council.
Youth Council To Host Meet’n’Greet
The recently installed South Burnett Regional Youth Council will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
New Faces Join Disaster Group
South Burnett Councillor Danita Potter has been appointed Chair of the South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG).
Cherbourg Turns On Royal Treatment
Cherbourg played host to a special Vice-Regal visit on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of major upgrades to the community’s water treatment plant.
Free Workshop For Gardeners
Council is offering a free workshop to show how to turn food scraps into fertiliser.
