Council Discusses Future Of Park
The future of a small pocket park in Walter Road is under evaluation by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Bitumen Bandits Back Again
The “bitumen bandits” who have been working their way around Queensland of late appear to have landed again in the South Burnett.
Belgravia Takes Over Pool
Belgravia Leisure – the company which manages Goomeri Pool and the Gympie Aquatic and Recreation Centre – has taken over management of the Murgon Jubilee Swimming Pool.
Museum Celebrates 20th Birthday
Wondai Timber Museum will be celebrating its 20th anniversary next week with a morning tea at the centre.
Working Group Tackles Saleyards
Coolabunia Saleyards have been losing an average $86,000 a year for the past five years, according to a new report prepared by a South Burnett Regional Council working group.
Plaques To Record Peanut Pals
Kingaroy’s new Big Peanut sculpture will soon acknowledge all the people who helped create it.
TRC Rolls Out Paid Parking
Visitors to Toowoomba’s city centre should expect changes to parking arrangements over the next 12 months.
What Am I Paying Rates For?
A Hivesville man whose wife requires reliable property access in case of a medical emergency has slammed a Council decision to postpone action on upgrading his road for at least six months, and possibly forever.
Fresh Paint For Historic Hall
Moore Soldiers Memorial Hall will get a fresh coat of paint and minor repairs to preserve the nearly century-old building, thanks to Somerset Regional Council.
Pool To Close For Upgrades
South Burnett Regional Council has hired contractors to begin upgrading the bathrooms at the South Burnett Aquatic Centre in Nanango.
Work To Start Soon On $5.5m Project
Construction of the new $5.5 million Yarraman Waste Management Facility is set to begin within weeks.
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.
