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.
Concrete Milestone For KTP
An historic moment occurred on Friday morning in the $13.9 million Kingaroy Transformation Project … the first concrete was poured for the new footpaths in Alford Street.
CEO Focuses On Technology
Hot on the heels of addressing State MPs, South Burnett CEO Mark Pitt has been invited to address another influential forum of decision-makers.
Last Chance For Blackbutt Input
Blackbutt’s streetscape project will proceed, but the town’s residents will still have one final chance to have a say on its design before the first sod is turned.
Council Scraps Consultant Plan
Public reaction to a proposal by the South Burnett Regional Council to bring in an external consultant to effect “Budget repair” has led to a change of heart.
Council Fees, Charges Rise 1pc
South Burnett Regional Council’s fees and charges will rise by an average of 1 per cent from July 1.
Budget Meetings Open To Public
South Burnett Regional Council will hold its Budget discussions in public for the first time since it was formed in 2008.
Groups Share Community Grants
Three local projects are among 60 to be funded under the latest round of Toowoomba Regional Council’s community grants program.
Petition Rejected As Invalid
A petition calling for Division 6 Cr Scott Henschen to be removed from his position received short shrift when it was presented to the SBRC’s General Meeting on Wednesday.
Councillor Cautioned Over Conduct
Division 1 Cr Kirstie Schumacher has lost her unblemished record of being the only South Burnett Councillor not referred to the Office Of The Independent Assessor (OIA) during the current term.
TRC Offers $500 ‘Micro Grants’
Toowoomba Regional Council is offering “micro grants” of up to $500 to community organisations within the region.
Demolition To Start Wondai Upgrade
The grandstand at Wondai Showgrounds will be demolished soon as the first step in a long-term Council project to carry out a major upgrade of the showgrounds’ facilities.
