LDMG Updates Community
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group met in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning
Council Closes Toilet Blocks
Public toilet blocks at various locations throughout the South Burnett have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Otto Leads In Mayoral Poll
South Burnett Mayoral candidate Brett Otto has opened up a 470-vote lead over incumbent Keith Campbell in official polling figures after last Saturday’s Council elections.
TRC Closes Playgrounds
Toowoomba Regional Council closed all public park playgrounds, outdoor gyms, public barbecue facilities and skate parks from on Monday (March 30) in line with the latest Federal Government health advice.
Water Meters To Be Replaced
South Burnett Regional Council is beginning a program to replace water meters in Proston and Nanango.
Council Closes Counter Services
South Burnett Regional Council is closing its front counter services due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mood For Change Sweeps Councils
Results are starting to trickle in from Saturday’s local government elections in Queensland after “technical issues” prevented the Electoral Commission of Queensland from updating its website until late last night.
Who Will You Be Choosing?
Who will be leading the South Burnett on Monday? It’s all up to you!
TRC Closes Council Offices
Toowoomba Regional Council will handle most customer enquiries by phone, email and other online channels only from Monday (March 30).
TRC Pauses Rates Debt Recovery
Toowoomba Regional Council is immediately pausing all debt recovery for outstanding rates and charges due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Work Continues On Footpaths
South Burnett Regional Council has released the next schedule for the $1.24 million upgrade of Murgon’s footpaths.
Cherbourg Travel Bans Tighten
Cherbourg residents have been warned that new travel restrictions mean they may not be allowed back into the community if they leave.
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.
