Foundation Lends A Hand
A chance encounter at a Local Government Association of Queensland conference in Cairns last year led to a helping hand from the RACQ Foundation at Cherbourg recently.
SBRC Funds Five Art Projects
South Burnett Regional Council will fund five arts projects in its latest round of Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants.
Changes At Councillor Tribunal
Queensland barrister – and former Roma Town Council CEO – Russell Hood has been appointed president of an expanded Councillor Conduct Tribunal.
Entries Open For Xmas Competitions!
Entries are now open for three local Christmas lights competitions!
More Licences Than Piggeries
The SBRC’s new rating categories for piggeries will now only apply to active piggeries after staff discovered there are fewer in the region than previously thought.
Volunteers Plant Rail Trail Avenue
A bunch of Blackbutt volunteers banded together early on Saturday morning to plant an avenue of trees along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail’s entrance into Blackbutt.
Meeting Considers Hall’s Future
The future of Tingoora Hall appears to be demolition and replacement if views expressed at a meeting last Thursday night (November 2) are shared by most other Tingoora residents.
Sizzling Fun At BP Dam
The licensed bar was the spot to be at the South Burnett Regional Council’s Day At The Dam music festival last Saturday.
QFES Thanked For Fire Efforts
Acting Mayor Cr Gavin Jones has thanked Queensland Fire and Emergency Services for their ongoing efforts during the recent bushfires, but urged residents to stay up-to-date about warnings.
Tickets On Sale To Support Families
Tickets are now on sale for the annual South Burnett Mayor’s Community Christmas Luncheon.
Streetscape Costs Rise To $2.7m
The cost of upgrading Wondai’s roundabout and the lower portion of Scott Street has ballooned from $1.5 million to $2.7 million during the past two years.
Kathy To Run For Mayor
Division 5 councillor Kathy Duff announced on social media on Monday night she will run for Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council.
Council Warning On Fake Charities
Western Downs Regional Council has issued a warning about fake donation pages appearing online allegedly to assist bushfire victims.
Mayor Extends Sick Leave
Media reports that Brett Otto has informed colleagues he would not be restanding for the position of South Burnett Mayor has puzzled some of his fellow councillors.
Survey To Assess Recycling
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking feedback from the community about how the region’s recycling bin service is going.
SBRC Incentive Scheme Extended
South Burnett Regional Council will extend its Development Incentive Scheme for two years after seeing evidence it is stimulating development.
TRC Debates Council Divisions
Toowoomba councillors have voted to hire a consultant to explore the introduction of Divisions in their area.
Councils Seek Funds For Roads, Water
Queensland councils have called on the State Government to address critical funding that is needed statewide for road, water and sewerage infrastructure.
Court Approves 5G Telstra Tower
A Telstra 5G mobile phone tower will be built in the grounds of the South Burnett Pistol Club following an order handed down in the Planning and Environment Court this week.
Grant Program To Expand By 50pc
South Burnett Regional Council could receive an unexpected windfall from the next round of the Works For Queensland (W4Q) grants program.
