Grant To Tackle Gympie Bats
Gympie Regional Council will receive $47,507 from the State Government to help it manage flying fox issues at Commissioners Gully and an abandoned roost site at Widgee Crossing.
Boondooma: It’s A Dam, Not A Lake
Lake Boondooma Caravan and Recreation Park will be getting a name change soon, providing the Australian Security and Investments Commission agree.
Council Looks At Road Safety Issues
South Burnett Regional Council will write to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) to request the extension of an existing 80km/h speed zone on the Bunya Highway north of Kingaroy.
Council’s Volunteers Are Priceless
Did you know there are currently 77 residents filling important volunteer roles with the South Burnett Regional Council?
Gympie Mayor To Do Q&As
Gympie residents will soon be able to ask Mayor Glen Hartwig about anything that’s on their minds and get an answer in less than 90 seconds.
TRC Plans Brighter Future
Toowoomba’s CBD may take on a brighter, more inviting look in future after Toowoomba Regional Council voted to develop a lighting strategy to enhance the night-time experience.
New Bridge For Rail Trail
Gympie Regional Council has announced it will start work on building a 12.5m concrete pedestrian and cycle bridge across Wide Bay Creek for rail trail users on Monday, July 26.
CCTV Costs May Fall To Ratepayers
The ongoing costs of maintaining expensive CCTV security systems installed in Murgon, Wondai and Nanango through a Federal Government grants program may ultimately wind up being shouldered by ratepayers.
TRC To Take Over Woolshed
Toowoomba Regional Council will take over the day-to-day operations of the Jondaryan Woolshed.
How Our Rates Really Compare …
How much have the South Burnett Regional Council’s rates increased during the past three years? And how do we compare with our immediate neighbours?
Biosecurity Alert For Glan Devon
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a biosecurity alert after the Queensland Herbarium confirmed the invasive Harrisia cactus has been found at Glan Devon.
Feedback Sought On Stock Routes
The State Government is seeking feedback from farmers, councils and industry groups about proposed changes to the use and management of Queensland stock routes.
Council Ponders Recycling
South Burnett Regional Council is revisiting the idea of introducing kerbside recycling almost eight years after tossing the concept overboard.
South Burnett Rates Rise 1pc
General rates across most South Burnett property categories will rise by 1 per cent this year after the South Burnett Regional Council handed down its 2021-22 Budget on Wednesday morning.
Council Examines Water Options
The half of Hivesville households not connected to the Proston Water Supply Scheme seem unlikely to get connected any time soon.
New Bridge For Pioneer Park
Nanango State School students who want to cross Sandy Creek can do it safely again across a new steel bridge built by the South Burnett Regional Council.
TRC To Monitor For Pests
Areas around Googa and Emu creeks near Yarraman and Cooyar have been identified as priority biosecurity surveillance areas by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Bright Upgrades At Nanango
Night tennis will now be able to played in nicer and brighter conditions at Nanango, thanks to recent work by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Residents Support Cricket Plan
Residents who attended a recent information session about the redevelopment of the cricket oval in River Road Park have supported the project, according to the South Burnett Regional Council.
Mayor Wants Spillway Plan Axed
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has warned councillors he is likely to oppose a plan to borrow $12 million to fix Gordonbrook Dam’s spillway.
