Rail Trail Decision Deferred
The South Burnett Regional Council will defer a decision on the future of a proposed Proston-Hivesille Rail Trail to an unspecified future date.
Ringsfield’s Future Known In June
A management plan for the future of Nanango’s Ringsfield House will be debated at the South Burnett Regional Council’s June Community standing committee meeting.
Council Considers Clean Sweep
Filthy footpaths in the South Burnett’s CBDs may become less common if the South Burnett Regional Council decides to invest in commercial scrubbing equipment.
Automated Waste Plan Rubbished
Maidenwell will get a new waste transfer station soon … but it will probably not be automated after councillors queried the estimated $350,000 cost.
Mayor Welcomes Jobs Growth
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed a fall in the region’s unemployment figures, including a large drop in the youth unemployment rate.
Western Downs CEO Resigns
Western Downs Regional Council CEO Ross Musgrove has announced his resignation after six years in the role.
Prime Site Sparks Developer Interest
Post-pandemic interest in regional real estate has revived the prospects of a sale for the South Burnett Regional Council’s former Pound Street depot.
Mayor Responds To Criticism
southburnett.com.au invited Mayor Brett Otto to respond to criticism made on Monday by former South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell.
Wrecking Ball For Tinny Hall?
A dangerous, asbestos-lined hall at Tingoora could be demolished … but only if the majority of Tingoora’s residents agree.
Council To Replace Footbridges
Work to replace two footbridges in the old Nanango Shire will begin soon.
Rail Trail Users Reject Sub-Lease Plea
Farmers who want to sub-lease rail corridor land between Murgon and Proston should pay for it, according to the South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association.
Ex-Mayor: Hard Decisions Ahead
Former mayor Keith Campbell has quizzed current mayor Brett Otto over the South Burnett’s finances and the recent decision not to call in outside consultants to cast “fresh eyes” over Council’s balance sheet.
Spillway Costs Threaten TRC Budget
The cost of upgrading spillways and flood crest levels at Cressbrook and Cooby dams is so extreme it could damage Toowoomba Regional Council’s credit rating with Queensland Treasury, the Council has warned.
Farmers Seek To Lease Rail Land
Farmers along the Murgon-Proston rail corridor have asked the South Burnett Regional Council to grant them a 17-year sub-lease to prevent a rail trail being built between Hivesville and Proston for a generation.
Council Fears Water Costs Could Soar
South Burnett ratepayers could see water charges rise by up to 80 per cent over the next decade, thanks to the State Government.
Councils Target Illegal Dumpers
A full-time compliance officer has been hired in a bid to stamp out illegal dumping in the South Burnett, Cherbourg and North Burnett council areas.
Schulz To Appeal Court Ruling
A South Burnett woman seeking a peace and good behaviour order against Cr Scott Henschen says she has lodged an appeal against a Magistrates Court decision.
B-Double Answers Wait Until June
The problem of B-doubles being unable to access the Wondai industrial estate may be solved … at least temporarily.
Council Launches Growth Strategy
South Burnett Regional Council is calling for public feedback on its new Regional Economic Development Strategy.
B-Double Ban Threatens Jobs
The future of 75 full-time jobs at Wondai’s Parkside sawmills has been thrown into doubt after DTMR inspectors banned B-doubles from travelling into Wondai’s industrial estate.
