Council Targets Response Times
Poor communications from Council are the single biggest source of complaints amongst residents, Mayor Brett Otto told Wednesday’s SBRC Standing Committee meeting.
No Tourism Officer Until 2021
The South Burnett’s new Tourism Development Officer will not be appointed until early next year.
Waste Disposal Fees To Rise
Fees for the disposal of commercial, industrial and construction waste at South Burnett Regional Council tips will rise on January 1.
Council Offers 11 Traineeships
South Burnett Regional Council will be offering 11 traineeships next year as part of a partnership with the State Government and the LGAQ
Roads Funding Released
The latest round of funding under the Federal Government’s Roads To Recovery program has been released to local councils.
Extra Staff To Handle Complaints
Deputy Premier and Local Government Minister Steven Miles says more staff have been hired by the Office of Independent Assessor (OIA) to help keep up with the level of Council complaints.
Council Wins Award For Bridge
Toowoomba Regional Council has been recognised for engineering excellence for the Emu Creek Hall Road Bridge, south-east of Cooyar.
Councils Join Forces To Extend Arts
South Burnett Regional Council has joined with the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg councils in a unique collaboration to extend arts services across the region.
Pupils Spread Recycling Message
Students from four local schools have impressed upon the South Burnett Regional Council the importance of sustainability and recycling.
WDRC Tightens Water Restrictions
Western Downs Regional Council has tightened water restriction levels across parts of the region due to soaring water use during the current hot spell.
Council To Hire Arts Officer
The South Burnett Regional Council will hire an Arts Development Officer to help set the direction of the region’s future Arts Policy.
‘Inclusive Parking’ A Priority: Council
Thursday was International Day Of People With A Disability – and the South Burnett Regional Council wants disabled people to know they have not been forgotten.
Incentives Unveiled For Developers
South Burnett Regional Council is hoping to supercharge development over the next 18 months by slashing charges and streamlining its planning and development processes.
Councils Form ‘Water Alliance’
Toowoomba Regional Council has formed a “water alliance” with four other Queensland councils and a NSW shire.
Dinner Plus Straight Talking
Mary O’Brien is a straight-talking ag consultant who knows a lot about spray drift and nozzles … but it’s her outreach to country blokes that is now turning heads.
TRC Launches Photo Competition
Toowoomba Regional Council is giving residents and visitors the opportunity to win a share of $500 in prizes by entering the “Love Your Local Landscapes” photography competition.
GRC Hikes Standpipe Charges
Standpipe users in the Gympie Regional Council may soon be singing the same tune as their counterparts in the South Burnett: “You’ve put up the water much more than you oughta!”
Users Press For Saleyards Upgrade
Aussie Land & Livestock director James Bredhauer says he has accepted the decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to retain ownership of the Coolabunia Saleyards but he now hopes Council will work with his company to improve the facility.
Meter Reading To Begin
Water meter readers will soon be in action across the South Burnett.
Council Supports Big Peanut Plan
Members of the “Kingaroy Needs A Big Peanut” committee met South Burnett Regional councillors and Council staff on Thursday morning to discuss possible locations for a planned sculpture.
