TRC Shuts Down Halls, Sports Fields
Toowoomba Regional Council is temporarily closing all community halls, sporting fields and Council-controlled campgrounds from Friday (March 27).
Toowoomba LDMG Lifts Alert Level
Toowoomba Regional Council has moved its Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) to “Stand Up” status, the same level as the South Burnett, Cherbourg and Gympie LDMGs.
Voting On Saturday?
Have you voted yet? If not, the pre-polling booths are still open today and tomorrow … but if you’re planning to head out on Saturday, there’s a few things voters have been asked to keep in mind.
Council Shuts Down Services
South Burnett Regional Council has closed all Visitor Information Centres and libraries as well as council-owned halls, art galleries, museums and Boondooma Homestead.
Cards Only At TRC Tips
Toowoomba Regional Council will no longer accept cash at any of its waste facilities.
We’re Living In Unprecedented Times
COVID-19 has created “unprecedented times” for our generation, South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell warned in his latest video update to residents.
TRC Pauses Plant Giveaways
Toowoomba Regional Council is temporarily stopping plant giveaways until further notice.
Disaster Groups Target COVID-19
There are currently no positive cases of COVID-19 in Cherbourg or the South Burnett, a joint Local Disaster Management Group meeting held in Cherbourg on Monday was told.
It’s Safe To Vote: MP
Voting continues in Queensland during the final week of early polling for the 2020 local government elections.
Think Before You Flush
Some social media suggestions during this time of toilet paper shortages have our local councils worried.
Gympie Suspends Volunteer Services
Gympie Regional Council will suspend all volunteer activities in an effort to safeguard health and help contain the spread of COVID-19.
Fours Years Of Growth: Councillor
The South Burnett Regional Council has enjoyed four years of back-to-back growth, Council’s final meeting for this term was told on Wednesday.
Council Events Shut Down
South Burnett Regional Council has decided to postpone, cancel or suspend any gatherings that could be conducive to the spread of the COVID-19 virus until further notice.
TRC Closes Libraries, Galleries
Toowoomba Regional Council will temporarily close all libraries and art galleries from the close of business on Monday (March 23) until further notice.
‘Eyes Of Wondai’ Now Watching Crims
Crooks can run but they won’t be able to hide in Wondai with the formal unveiling of the town’s new $217,600 CCTV surveillance system.
Cattle Sale Notches Up $1m
The Coolabunia Saleyards held a million dollar sale at the end of February.
More Options For Voters
The March 28 local government election date won’t be changed but voters now have more options.
RADF Plan To Fund Arts Officer
The South Burnett’s Regional Arts Development Fund could have a total of $33,000 available for artists in 2020-21, but a little over a third of this would go towards the employment of an Arts Officer in the Wide Bay region.
$1.2m Grant To Fix Road Damage
South Burnett Regional Council has received $1.2 million in Disaster Recovery Funding to help road recovery work after flooding in February.
Council To Be Livestreamed
South Burnett Regional Council will soon be able to livestream council meetings, the last meeting before the Local Government elections heard on Wednesday.
