Council Cancels Chat Sessions
South Burnett Regional Council has postponed all its scheduled “Chat With The Mayor” and “Rates Information” sessions in the wake of the latest COVID-19 cluster.
Mayor Embraces Tourism Deal
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto believes tourism has a strong future in the region.
Kim Wins Seniors Award
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival co-ordinator Kim Boyter has been named one of Gympie Region’s two 2020 Senior Citizens of the Year.
Work To Start On Niagara Rd
A project to restore Niagara Road at Boyneside is due to begin next Monday (August 24).
Councillors Hear Water Plea
A petition sponsored by Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and signed by 656 residents opposing a 150 per cent increase in standpipe water charges was delivered to the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday.
Council Issues COVID Alert
Cherbourg Council has issued an alert to residents in the wake of Thursday’s confirmed COVID-19 case at Ipswich.
Council To Fund Tourism Group
South Burnett Regional Council will fund a local tourism association for six months, with the possibility of future support if the group meets agreed performance targets.
Mayor Told To Contact Premier
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has been directed to contact Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk urgently.
Toowoomba Proposes Water Alliance
oowoomba Regional Council will work with neighbouring councils to form a Water Alliance in an effort to ensure future water security for the Darling Downs.
TRC Investigates ‘Smart’ Meters
Toowoomba Regional Council is taking the first steps towards introducing smart water meters into the region.
Councils Eligible For Bushfire Relief
Council and State agencies in the Gympie, Toowoomba and Somerset local government areas can now apply for up to $5 million in joint State / Federal bushfire relief.
Council Seeks Pool Manager
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting tenders for the lease of the South Burnett Aquatic Centre at Nanango.
TRC To Adopt Biosecurity Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Environment and Community Services Committee has recommended the adoption of a new Biosecurity Plan for Invasive Plants and Animals.
New Future For Ringsfield?
A new community group will be formed in a bid to take over the operation of Nanango’s historic Ringsfield complex.
More Rates Meetings Announced
South Burnett Regional Council has released the details of more of Mayor Brett Otto’s Rates Information sessions.
Fines For Some Non-Voters
Will you get fined if you didn’t vote at the Council elections in March? The official response is … it depends.
Mayor To Explain Rates
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto is inviting residents to attend a “Rates Information Session” to be held at Murgon on Thursday evening (August 6).
Ekka Holiday Next Monday
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded residents that next Monday (August 10) is still the gazetted Ekka Show Holiday for the region.
Water Petition Draws 500 Signatures
A petition protesting against a 150 per cent rise in the cost of standpipe water attracted more than 500 signatures at the Nanango Markets on Saturday morning.
Councillor To Run For ALP
Toowoomba councillor Megan O’Hara Sullivan has been named as an Australian Labor Party candidate for the upcoming State election.
