TRC To Favour Local Suppliers
Toowoomba Regional Council has made it easier for local suppliers to gain more Council business.
Playgrounds, Parks To Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council will begin a staged reopening of facilities this weekend.
Mayor Defends Expenses Policy
Mayor Brett Otto has responded to the May 11 report about the Expenses Reimbursement vote taken at the recent South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
TRC To Reopen Playgrounds
Toowoomba Regional Council is reopening playgrounds, skate parks, outdoor gyms and barbecue areas from Saturday – but gathering restrictions will apply.
Tree Snaps In Main Street
Luckily no one was injured when a large tree fell suddenly in Murgon’s main street on Monday afternoon.
Upgrades Greet Coolabunia Pupils
Coolabunia State School had a brand new car park to welcome back Prep and Year 1 students on Monday thanks to a $140,000 project completed by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Councils To Receive $338,000
The South Burnett, North Burnett and Bundaberg regional councils will receive $338,000 to combat pests and weeds.
Councillors Vote To Lift Expenses
South Burnett councillors have voted to increase their weekly fuel subsidies by 23 per cent and meal allowances by 42 per cent.
Council Writes Off $310,000 Debt
The South Burnett Regional Council has voted to write off more than $310,000 in unpaid rates and charges after auctioning 17 properties last November.
$19,000 Boost For Community Groups
Eleven community groups will share $19,314 in the latest round of the South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Grants Program.
Cherbourg Loosens Travel Restrictions
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has introduced some changes to the current travel restrictions in the Cherbourg community.
Council Shelves Tourism Plan
A proposed marketing plan to encourage more tourists to visit the South Burnett has been shelved due to COVID-19.
Mayor Discusses First Council Meeting
History was made in Kingaroy on Wednesday afternoon when new South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto held the first of his promised “after Council meeting” press conferences.
TRC Unveils COVID-19 Micro Grants
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting applications for the new Coronavirus Community Support Micro Grants program, part of the $10.5 million relief package endorsed by Council this week.
SBRC Unveils New Council Roles
Some major changes in portfolio responsibilities were announced at South Burnett Regional Council’s meeting on Wednesday.
Fees And Charges Frozen
South Burnett councillors voted unanimously on Wednesday to freeze Council’s schedule of fees and charges for at least six months.
Council Wants Grazing Fee Waived
South Burnett Regional Council will continue to press the State Government to eliminate or reduce the costs of Roadside Grazing Permits.
Gympie Regional Council CEO Resigns
Gympie Regional Council will begin an immediate search for a new CEO following the sudden resignation of incumbent Bernard Smith on Wednesday.
TRC Approves $10.5m Relief Package
Yarraman and Cooyar ratepayers will receive a $125 rates credit as part of a $10.5 million COVID-19 economic relief package adopted by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Roadworks At Key Intersections
Drivers in the Walter Road / Knight Street area in Kingaroy should take extra care on Sunday while the South Burnett Regional Council does repair work at the intersection.
