Council Axes Two Committees
South Burnett Regional Council has formally wound up South Burnett Directions and the South Burnett Tourism Advisory Committee.
Mayor Meets With State MPs
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto says meetings at State Parliament last week have “firmed up strategy to secure positive outcomes for the South Burnett”.
Council To Examine ‘Bat Plague’
Possible remedies for a bat plague in Blackbutt will be presented to next month’s South Burnett Regional Council Community standing committee.
Court Bid Against Councillor ‘Will Fail’
Wondai-based web designer Judy Schulz believes her application for a court order against South Burnett councillor Scott Henschen will fail.
Region ‘Well-Positioned’ Despite Dip
The Toowoomba Region is well-positioned to capitalise on a decade-long run of growth thanks to a robust and broad economic base, according to local mayor Paul Antonio.
Bicycles Offered To Community
The fate of 15 bicycles left over after a 2018 South Burnett Regional Council program to encourage more people to take up cycling may be finally known soon.
Dog Attacks Rising: Council
There has been an increase in dog attacks reported to the South Burnett Regional Council.
New Managers At Dam
Yallakool Park managers Heath Sander and Rowena Wessling have also taken over management of the South Burnett’s other premier fishing recreation area, Lake Boondooma Caravan and Recreation Park.
‘We’re Going To Make A Great Team’
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto and former mayor Keith Campbell donned high-vis vests and hard hats for the commissioning of the Kingaroy Transformation Project’s new ambassador on Monday morning.
Councillor To Defend Civil Complaint
A saga which has been played out for months across social media hit a Kingaroy courtroom for the first time on Friday morning.
Mayor Queries KTP Budget
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto is seeking more information about the extra $2.8 million added to the Kingaroy Transformation Project’s budget late last year.
Ex-Mayor Named KTP ‘Ambassador’
Former South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell has accepted an invitation from current mayor Brett Otto to become an “ambassador” for the Kingaroy Transformation Project.
Local Councils Receive Bushfire Boost
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail will get an upgrade and some key bridges in the Gympie region will be replaced, thanks to the latest bushfire recovery funding.
Tender Awarded For Fuel Cell
A tender for the construction and operation of a long-awaited fuel cell at Durong has been awarded to heavy haulage business Corbet’s Group.
Dog Owners Risk Big Fines
A recent dog attack in Nanango and complaints about dog poo on footpaths has prompted South Burnett Regional Council to remind dog owners about their responsibilities.
KTP Moves Along Alford St
The Alford and Glendon Street roundabout in Kingaroy will be closed for 24 hours on Monday as part of the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP).
Water Park Plan Shelved
Plans to seek funding for a new water park at Yallakool have been shelved after a feasibility study found the tourist park’s current infrastructure couldn’t support the project.
Council Plans $300,000 Trailhead
South Burnett Regional Council will seek a $150,000 grant from the Federal Government to complete the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Council Aims To ‘Empower’ Irrigators
South Burnett Regional Council will facilitate the formation of “voluntary collaborative groups” of irrigators as part of the next stage of the Burnett Water Feasibility Study.
TRC To Trial ‘Smart Meters’
Toowoomba Regional Council is offering property owners across the region the chance to be the first to use new smart water meter technology.
