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.
Disaster Plan Unveiled At Fun Day
The much-discussed Bunya Mountains Community Disaster Management Sub-Plan was officially launched on Saturday morning.
Auditor’s Warning To Councils
The South Burnett Regional Council is at low risk of becoming unsustainable according to Queensland Auditor-General Brendan Worrall.
Region To Feature In TV Show
Foods produced in Kingaroy will feature in a new six-episode TV show after the South Burnett Regional Council voted to contribute $12,000 towards the production.
Blackbutt Backs Parking Over Plants
As many car parking spaces as possible, no garden beds in the middle of the road, leave the footpaths as is and DEFINITELY no roundabout.
‘Budget Repair’ Consultant Called In
South Burnett Regional Council will face a deficit of $4.65 million this year and could face an even higher deficit next year unless it undertakes urgent budget repairs.
Concert Will Feature Opera, Country
South Burnett residents will be able to enjoy a rare mix of opera and country music in June this year.
Urgent Repairs To Toilets
South Burnett Regional Council has closed the toilets and showers at First Settlers Memorial Park in Benarkin for urgent repairs.
Four More Complaints Dismissed
The Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) has dismissed four more complaints lodged against South Burnett councillors.
Peak Bodies Fear More Rate Rises
Three peak industry groups have joined forces to welcome an assurance by the State Government it can use existing powers under the Local Government Act to defend their industries from “unfair and inequitable” Council rate increases.
Survivor Star At Mayor’s Breakfast
Former professional cricketer and reality TV star Lee Carseldine will be the special guest speaker at the upcoming South Burnett Mayor’s Community Charity Breakfast.
Mayor Clears Div 6 Councillor
South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen has been cleared of an allegation he engaged in inappropriate conduct.
Baiting Program Set To Continue
Co-ordinated 1080 baiting campaigns will continue to run in the South Burnett for at least the next three years.
Rabbit Numbers On The Rise
Rabbit numbers seem to be increasing across the South Burnett, but traps and calicivirus are still proven ways to control the problem.
