Budget Meetings To Be Open
The public will soon be able to watch South Burnett councillors as they go through the difficult process of preparing the region’s annual Budget.
$9m For Shovel-Ready Projects
Toowoomba and Somerset regional councils are sharing $9 million for shovel-ready community infrastructure projects that could create hundreds of jobs.
Arts Committee To Guide Council
A new advisory group made up of representatives from the region’s three art galleries, two performing arts groups and the community will help set the direction of the South Burnett Regional Council’s future approach to the arts.
Tribunal Reprimands Ex-Councillor
The Councillor Conduct Tribunal has found that – on the balance of probabilities – a former South Burnett councillor engaged in misconduct while serving as a councillor.
Small Rise In Standpipe Charges
Yarraman residents who access water from the local standpipe – and are not connected to the town water supply – will notice a small increase in charges from July 1.
New Servo Proposed For Yarraman
Yarraman could get a new service station if Toowoomba Regional Council approves plans submitted to it this week.
Boil Water Alert For Cherbourg
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has reminded Cherbourg residents and visitors that a “boil water” alert remains in place in the community.
New Faces Join TRC Committee
Toowoomba Regional Council has announced new members of its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee (ATSIAC).
Council To Discuss Scaled-Back Plans
The Kingaroy Transformation Project and significant changes to the region’s planning scheme may have put an end to a developer’s hopes of building a “big box” retail park on the outskirts of Kingaroy.
Council CEO To Address MPs
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt has been invited by State MPs to expand on a submission made by Council as part of a review of the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC).
Woolshed Closed ‘For Assessment’
Toowoomba Regional Council is assessing the historic Jondaryan Woolshed to work out what work needs to be done before it can re-open.
TRC Signs Small Business Charter
Mayor Paul Antonio has formalised Toowoomba Regional Council’s support for thousands of small businesses by signing the Small Business Friendly Councils charter.
Council Axes Two Committees
South Burnett Regional Council has formally wound up South Burnett Directions and the South Burnett Tourism Advisory Committee.
Mayor Meets With State MPs
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto says meetings at State Parliament last week have “firmed up strategy to secure positive outcomes for the South Burnett”.
Council To Examine ‘Bat Plague’
Possible remedies for a bat plague in Blackbutt will be presented to next month’s South Burnett Regional Council Community standing committee.
Court Bid Against Councillor ‘Will Fail’
Wondai-based web designer Judy Schulz believes her application for a court order against South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen will fail.
Region ‘Well-Positioned’ Despite Dip
The Toowoomba Region is well-positioned to capitalise on a decade-long run of growth thanks to a robust and broad economic base, according to local mayor Paul Antonio.
Bicycles Offered To Community
The fate of 15 bicycles left over after a 2018 South Burnett Regional Council program to encourage more people to take up cycling may be finally known soon.
Dog Attacks Rising: Council
There has been an increase in dog attacks reported to the South Burnett Regional Council.
New Managers At Dam
Yallakool Park managers Heath Sander and Rowena Wessling have also taken over management of the South Burnett’s other premier fishing recreation area, Lake Boondooma Caravan and Recreation Park.
