TRC Grants Round Opens
Applications are now open for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants.
ALGA Calls For More Federal Funding
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has given a wish list to the Federal Government which it says will give councils a lead role in driving Australia’s post-COVID economic recovery.
Alford Street Closed Next Week
Part of one of Kingaroy CBD’s major traffic arteries will be closed for a week.
Busy Month Of Roadworks Ahead
South Burnett Regional Council’s Works Department has a busy month of roadworks scheduled for the region.
Pool To Close For Renovations
Renovations at the South Burnett Aquatic Centre at Nanango will mean the pool will be closed for about six weeks from February 28.
Higher Profile For Water Restrictions
Current water restriction levels will get more exposure next year if the South Burnett Regional Council presses ahead with a plan to raise their profile.
SBRC Considers Partial Road Sealing
South Burnett Regional Council will explore the possibility of sealing part of a dirt road at Glan Devon to protect its residents from dust problems.
Council To Approve New Street Signs
The South Burnett Regional Council appears certain to approve new designs for street signs later this month.
MP Discusses $3m Study
Toowoomba Council representatives met Water Minister Glenn Butcher on Tuesday to discuss the State Government’s $3 million water study for the Southern and Darling Downs regions.
Contractors To Replace Roof
Contractors will begin work next month to replace the roof on the South Burnett Energy Centre in Henry Street, Nanango.
TRC Seeks Feedback On Libraries
Yarraman residents have been invited to provide feedback about their local library.
Bundaberg Pulls Out Of WBBROC
Bundaberg Regional Council has quit the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils (WBBROC).
Council Adopts New Arts Policy
South Burnett Regional Council will establish an Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee to take over the operation of its Regional Arts Development Fund.
Long-Awaited Project Finally Begins
Kingaroy’s $13.6 million CBD makeover is now officially under way, despite protest petitions circulating in the community and a small delay to the planned sod-turning ceremony.
Kathryn Is Our Citizen Of The Year
Kingaroy BaconFest’s founder – and first “Chief Baconeer” – Kathryn Stevens is the South Burnett’s 2021 Australia Day Citizen Of The Year.
Council Seeks Feedback On Draft Plan
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting feedback on its new draft Corporate Plan for 2021-2026.
Dog Discount Extended
South Burnett Regional Council has extended its dog registration pensioner discount to all pension card holders.
Special Guest At Awards
The sister of murdered Brisbane woman Allison-Bayden Clay will be the special guest at the South Burnett Australia Day awards presentation on Sunday (January 24).
Funding For Road Upgrades
Federal Member for Wide Bay Llew O’Brien has welcomed the approval of funding for several road upgrade projects in the local region.
Have You Visited Brisbane?
Anyone in the South Burnett who has visited the Greater Brisbane area – even for a medical appointment – since January 2 should self-isolate from 6:00pm on Friday, Mayor Brett Otto has warned.
