Work Starts On ‘Dark Fibre’ Link
Yurika – part of Energy Queensland – and the South Burnett Regional Council are currently building a high-speed telecommunication fibre link to the South Burnett, with funding support from the State Government.
Elders Group Marks First Anniversary
The Cherbourg Elders Group met this week to reflect on their first 12 months of acting as an advisory body to the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.
Council Splits Over Comedy Clinics
South Burnett councillors narrowly voted in favour of supporting Laughter Clinics and a Winter Warmers comedy night to be hosted next month by the South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group.
Gympie Rates Rise 5.5pc
Gympie councillors voted unanimously to increase rates by 5.5 per cent at their 2025-26 Special Budget Meeting on Thursday.
NAIDOC Artwork In Library
The community artwork created during the recent NAIDOC Week celebration in Kingaroy will be on display soon in the Kingaroy Library.
Heit Appointed Deputy Mayor
Division 6 councillor Ros Heit will take over the role as Deputy Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council on August 3.
Small Rate Rise But Fees Increase
South Burnett councillors unanimously voted on Wednesday to adopt their 2025-26 Budget, which includes a 2.25 per cent rate rise – or $45 per year – for almost 7400 property owners.
TRC Chalks Up $4m Surplus
Toowoomba Regional Council has turned around a forecast $5.7 million loss for last financial year into a $4 million surplus.
Council To Vote On 2.25pc Rate Rise
South Burnett councillors are expected to adopt a 2.25 per cent rise for most property owners when councillors consider the 2025-26 Budget at Wednesday’s Special Meeting.
Next Generation Stars At NAIDOC
Anyone who attended a NAIDOC event last week in the South Burnett would have noticed something very important … the number of young people taking part!
Mayor ‘Still Hopeful’ About PCA
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff is still hopeful a buyer will come forward to take over the beleaguered Peanut Company of Australia processing plant in Kingaroy.
Slug For North Burnett Ratepayers
North Burnett residents face a 25 per rise in their rates bills following the passing of the North Burnett Regional Council’s 2025-26 Budget on Monday.
Council Shelter Opens
SBRC’s new Animal Management Centre – the replacement for the RSPCA shelter which shut on June 30 – has opened its doors.
Upgrades Completed At Saleyards
A series of upgrades have been completed at the South Burnett Regional Council’s Coolabunia Saleyards complex near Kingaroy.
Council Freezes Cherbourg Rents
Cherbourg residents will face no rises in rent over the next 12 months – and animal registrations will also remain free – in Council’s record $58 million Budget handed down on Monday.
Renewable Changes Become Law
The State Government has passed legislation which mandates public consultation for large-scale solar farms and wind farms in Queensland.
Early Payment Upsets TRC Budget
The Federal Government’s decision to bring forward a half-payment of Financial Assistance grants has overturned Toowoomba Regional Council’s Budget forecast – released just last week.
Majority Backs New Airport Fees
Strong lobbying by airport users has failed to stop the SBRC from imposing new landing fees at Kingaroy Airport.
Councils Urged To Debate 13 Motions
South Burnett Regional Council will submit 13 motions for consideration by other Queensland councils at the 2025 Local Government Association of Queensland conference in October.
Feds Bring Forward FA Grants
The Federal Government announced on Monday that it was bringing forward half of its Financial Assistant grant allocations to local councils.
