Volunteers Fill In History Gaps
Local history buffs will be excited that two new books about the early days of Kingaroy have been added to the reference section at the Kingaroy Library.
Council Approves Five-Year Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council’s key operating document for the next five years, the 2025-30 Corporate Plan, was rubber-stamped at Council’s May general meeting.
TRC Seeks Youth Leaders
TRC is encouraging young people in Yarraman aged between 14 and 24 to apply for the 2026 Youth Leaders Program.
Council Wins Business Training Award
South Burnett Regional Council took home the major award at the 3rd annual South Burnett Training Awards, held in Murgon Town Hall last Saturday night.
Blackbutt: Boil Water Advice
UPDATE 2: The boil water alert was lifted on Saturday morning
Blackbutt: Tap Water Warning
South Burnett Regional Council issued an alert at 11:00am on Thursday to Blackbutt residents: Do not drink the tap water!
Council Adopts New Disaster Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council adopted a new South Burnett Local Disaster Group Structure and the Local Disaster Management Plan at its May meeting.
TRC Appoints New CEO
Toowoomba Regional Council has appointed former National Heavy Vehicle Regulator boss Sal Petroccitto OAM as Council’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Council Votes To Run Shelter
South Burnett Regional Council has confirmed it will take over management of the former RSPCA shelter, near Kingaroy Airport, on July 1.
Users Urge Gympie To Upgrade Trail
The South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association – the not-for-profit group promoting the use of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail – has written to Gympie Regional Council to suggest upgrades to its section of the tourism link.
Murgon Projects Officially Unveiled
A community event was held in Murgon last Friday (May 16) to mark the official completion of several Council projects in Lamb Street and Queen Elizabeth II Park.
Council Delays Vote On Motor Park
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking more information about a proposed motorsports park which has been discussed in the region since at least 2018.
TRC Still Pressing For Dam Money
Toowoomba Regional Council has again pleaded for Federal and State government funding to support the compulsory $266.1 million Cressbrook Dam safety upgrades.
2025 Relay Launched With A Splash
The 2025 South Burnett Relay For Life fundraising campaign has been officially launched with a breakfast hosted by South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff in Nanango.
MP Praises Call Centre Model
Cherbourg Council hosted a visit from Brisbane-based State MP Steve Minnikin last week to discuss small business opportunities and digital connectivity in the community.
Building Firm Sets Up In Cherbourg
An Indigenous-owned building company, Arafura Building Systems, recently moved its factory from the Sunshine Coast to Cherbourg.
Sunpork Backs Baiting Program
Sunpork has donated 2000kg of meat to help with the South Burnett Regional Council’s annual wild dog and feral pig co-ordinated baiting programs.
Planning Change For Solar Farms
The State Government has introduced legislation into Parliament which will make major solar farms “impact assessable”.
Cherbourg Hosts Visiting Councils
History was made at Cherbourg this week when the community hosted the 2025 Indigenous Leaders Forum, a get-together of mayors and Council officials organised by the Local Government Association of Queensland.
$15,000 RADF Round Opens
Applications have opened for a special Regional Arts Development Fund round offering funding of up to $15,000.
