Premier Praises Cherbourg ‘Positivity’
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk praised Cherbourg Council and the positivity she had seen in the community, when she visited the town on Wednesday.
Park Plan Draft Out By New Year
The first draft of plans for an upgrade to the top end of Murgon’s QEII Park – between Gore Street and the Visitor Information Centre – could be available by the end of December or early January.
Tourist Guide Released
About 50 tourist operators packed into Nanango’s Energy Centre last Thursday night for the launch of the South Burnett’s official tourist guide.
Bicycles Add More For Tourists
A museum documenting the history of bicycles was officially opened in Blackbutt on Saturday morning.
Two Big Festive Opportunities!
The South Burnett’s annual celebration of Christmas – organised by Council CEO Mark Pitt and his wife Nicola – has added a creative twist for businesses this year.
Taliqua To Guest Star At Lunch
Olympic volleyballer Taliqua Clancy will be the special guest speaker at this year’s South Burnett Mayor’s annual Community Christmas Luncheon.
Keep Up The Effort, Cherbourg
The State Government’s “Cherbourg Champion” Leanne Linard visited the community on Thursday as part of an ongoing effort to encourage higher vaccination rates.
New Roof Planned For Reservoir
South Burnett Regional Council will drain the Mount Wooroolin Reservoir so local tradespeople can put a new roof on it.
Map Error Unearths Bigger Issues
An error on a Google map is putting a Hivesville woman’s life at risk, the South Burnett Regional Council was told on Wednesday.
Workshop To Discuss Truck Options
Every Kingaroy resident has probably been told at some time not to complain as the pig trucks that trundle through town are the “smell of money”.
Garage Sale Trail Promotes Re-Use
South Burnett households, schools and community groups are being invited to join more than 400,000 people across the country over two weekends on November 13-14 and November 20-21 as part of the tenth annual Garage Sale Trail.
Council Explains Airport Project
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding an information session on Thursday (November 4) to discuss the animal-proof fencing project at Kingaroy Airport.
Meeting To Discuss Park Upgrade
The Murgon community has been invited to attend a public consultation meeting this month to discuss upgrade plans for QEII Park.
Council To Host Health Expo
A Health and Community Services Expo will be held in Kingaroy in November to shine a light on local services and healthcare providers.
Hunt For Historic Timber Photos
The South Burnett Timber Industry Museum turns 20 years old in November, and to celebrate an historical photograph competition is being held to portray the region’s timber industry.
Byee Upgrade Cost $683,000
A joint project between the State Government and the South Burnett Regional Council to upgrade Byee Road over the past 12 months cost $683,000.
Mayors Sign Regional Waste Pact
Mayors from a dozen councils covering southern and western Queensland – including the South Burnett – have signed up to a new joint waste management strategy.
Council Project Receives Recognition
A South Burnett Regional Council project to develop a 30-year plan for the region’s Council-owned water and wastewater assets has been recognised with an industry award.
Mayor Urges COVID Vaccinations
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has urged South Burnett residents to “do their part” and get vaccinated against COVID-19.
TRC Seeks Yarraman Feedback
Yarraman residents and businesses have been invited to have their say on how the Toowoomba region plans to grow over the next 30 years to support an extra 55,000 residents and 18,000 new homes.
