Council Wants You!
South Burnett Regional Council has put a call out for volunteers to help at the region’s Visitor Information Centres.
W4Q Boost For Goomeri
Goomeri and Kilkivan could prove to be the big winners from the State Government’s latest Works For Queensland council grants round.
WDRC Offers Free Dog Registrations
Dog owners in the Western Downs Regional Council area will be receiving a bonus thanks to COVID-19.
Issues Discussed At Mondure
A barbecue hosted by the Mondure Rural Fire Brigade on Friday night provided an opportunity for community members to air issues of concern with the South Burnett Regional Council.
Cherbourg Checkpoint To Go
The COVID-19 checkpoint on Cherbourg Road will be gone from midday on Friday, restoring full access to the community.
New Gympie CEO Appointed
Former Nanango Shire chief executive officer Shane Gray has been appointed the new CEO of Gympie Regional Council.
Councillors Slash Allowances
The South Burnett Regional Council has voted to take an axe to proposed new expense allowances, reducing them to their lowest level since 2012.
TRC Grants Round Opens
Applications for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants opened on Wednesday.
Special Meeting To Review Expenses
A special meeting to reconsider Councillor expense allowances will be held at the South Burnett Regional Council’s chambers on Wednesday morning (July 1).
TRC Seeks Biosecurity Members
Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking nominations from community members who are interested in serving on Council’s Biosecurity Advisory Committee.
Otto Promises Price Review
A Council decision to raise standpipe water prices from $4.10 to $10 per kilolitre will be reconsidered, South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto promised on Monday.
Special Person Wanted At Council
Cherbourg Council CEO Chatur Zala is looking for a special person to fill an important vacancy … and he really would like that special person to be already living in the South Burnett.
$19m Cherbourg Budget
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has handed down its 2020-21 Budget – a $19.92 million package which includes five new houses for the community.
Meeting To Distill Water Options
A public meeting will be held in Kingaroy next month to discuss the options put forward as part of a $2 million study into the Burnett region’s future water needs.
Council Offers Incentives
South Burnett Regional Council will review its infrastructure charges after a neighbouring Council announced it will waive them for the next two years to attract new businesses.
Council To Sell Murgon House
A house at 41 Macalister Street in Murgon will be offered for sale as a removal house to help the South Burnett Regional Council avoid expensive maintenance costs.
Youth Committee Seeks Members
Yarraman and Cooyar residents with a passion for working with young people have been invited to nominate for positions on Toowoomba Council’s Regional Youth Advisory Committee (RYAC).
MP Calls For Water Review
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has called on the South Burnett Regional Council to reconsider a 150 per cent increase in standpipe water costs.
TRC Explores Cultural Burns
Bunya Peoples Aboriginal Corporation Rangers will be invited to attend hazard reduction burns carried out this year by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Cupboard Is Bare: GRC Mayor
Gympie Council’s financial position is so bad it will need to borrow as much as $12 million just to cover wages and routine expenses for the coming quarter.
