Mayor Issues Invitation To Minister
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has invited Housing Minister Leeanne Enoch to visit the South Burnett to discuss housing issues.
Bike Tracks Consultation ‘Poor’
A plan by Western Downs Regional Council (WDRC) to build a 30km network of mountain bike tracks at Russell Park in the Bunya Mountains has provoked concerns from some residents.
Power Pole Sparks Concerns
South Burnett Regional Council will give the Wondai AP&I Society $6567 to reconnect power to the race caller’s box to ensure this Saturday’s race meeting can go ahead as planned.
New Toilets For Linville
Somerset Regional Council has approved the installation of a new prefabricated toilet and shower block in Ditchman Park at Linville.
Flying Foxes Simply Swap Trees
Hopes that clearing bushland along a stretch of Taromeo Creek would put an end to Blackbutt’s flying fox plague have been dashed.
Major Upgrade Proposed For Hospital
The Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital in Kingaroy could become a medical hub for the region if exciting plans from operators South Bank Medical Group come to fruition.
Council Plans For Disasters
South Burnett Regional Council has taken the opportunity of Get Ready Queensland Week to remind residents about the South Burnett Local Disaster Management Plan.
Bridge Honours Pioneer Family
A new $890,000 bridge named in honour of one of the early farming families in the Somerset region has been officially opened.
Roundabout Design Selected
A six-month community consultation process on the redesign of Wondai’s Bunya Highway roundabout has produced a clear winner.
Mayor Seeks Bipartisan Housing Fix
The complex problems of homelessness, the demand for public housing and the construction of affordable housing have been issues at the forefront of recent South Burnett Regional Council discussions.
Cherbourg Aims For The World
An exciting artificial intelligence project – which could have international implications – was officially unveiled to the public in Cherbourg on Wednesday.
Social Housing Crisis Hits Region
Demand for public housing in the South Burnett is now exceeding available supply by almost a third, according to new data.
New SES Role For Robyn
Nanango SES Group Leader Robyn Baker has been appointed Local Controller for the SES in the South Burnett.
Extra Parking Plan For Haly Street
The SBRC could create an extra eight parking bays in a congested part of Haly Street …, but the project is not likely to happen until next year.
Relay For Life Ready To Go!
The 2021 Relay For Life will be going ahead as planned at Kingaroy Showgrounds this weekend, but the pandemic has forced some changes on organisers.
SBRC To Debate CBD Trees
South Burnett Regional Council will debate adding a new type of tree to Kingaroy’s streetscape at its next meeting on Wednesday.
Councils Focus On Water
Water – or rather, the lack of it – has been a topic of great concern lately for local councils.
Obituary Earl Pratt: 1937-2021
Former Murgon Shire councillor – and well-known local businessman – Earl Pratt died on Saturday morning, aged 84.
Federal MPs Called To Crisis Meeting
Four Federal MPs were told they must “do something” to address the tragic suicide rate in Cherbourg at a crisis meeting held in the Cherbourg Council Chambers on Friday.
Council To Discuss Water Projects
South Burnett Regional Council plans to seek support for water projects under the latest round of the State Government’s “Building Our Regions” grants program.
