Draft Parks Plan Now Available
The latest version of South Burnett Regional Council’s controversial “Draft Sport and Recreation Infrastructure and Strategic Plan” is now available to download.
Household Water Rates Rise 4.1pc
Toowoomba Regional Council ratepayers will face between a 4.1 and 6 per cent rise in water charges after a review by the Queensland Treasury Corporation.
Businesses Support BlazeAid Effort
Local businesses have jumped on board to support the BlazeAid volunteers currently setting up camp in Kingaroy.
Planning Starts At BlazeAid Camp
Representatives from a string of South Burnett community groups gathered on Tuesday afternoon to discuss how to support the BlazeAid camp which is being set up in Kingaroy in the wake of last Thursday’s destructive storms.
Crime Buster To Hear Council Complaints
Former Crime and Corruption Commission investigator Kathleen Florian has been appointed the Independent Assessor to head up the new office which will handle complaints about councillor conduct in Queensland.
Declutter And Make A Dollar
South Burnett residents have been invited to take part in this weekend’s massive Australia-wide Garage Sale Trail.
Storm Damages Saleyards
The Coolabunia Saleyards have been closed to the public in the wake of Thursday’s wild storm.
Logan Street’s Long Wait Is Over
It’s not every day that ratepayers break out into spontaneous applause when councillors discuss roadworks … but it’s been a long wait for Logan Street residents.
Last Chance To Comment On Parks Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has opened a small window of opportunity for residents to have a final say on its controversial Draft Sport and Recreation Infrastructure and Strategic Plan.
‘Rural Services’ Focus For Council
South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff had her portfolio responsibilities tweaked at Wednesday’s council meeting.
Safety Upgrade At Durong
Transport and Main Roads Department has begun work to “rehabilitate” a 3.2km stretch of Chinchilla-Wondai Road by removing trees and stabilising and strengthening the road.
Wind Farm Signs $6.7m Road Deal
The South Burnett Regional Council announced on Thursday it has signed a $6.7 million infrastructure agreement over Niagara Road.
Council Joins Garage Sale Trail
400,000 people across the country are expected to take part in the Garage Sale Trail on October 20-21
Chester Street Work Begins
South Burnett Regional Council will be replacing a water main in Chester Street, Nanango, during the next two months.
Photo Book Retells Region’s History
A two-year effort to sift through 100,000 historic photos of the South Burnett and produce a book from them finally came to an end on Wednesday.
Roads Are ‘Scaring Away Tourists’
Durong resident Simon Stretton has again called on the South Burnett Regional Council to repair Shellytop and McLean roads urgently.
Council Unveils Roads Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has unveiled its new plan to fix the region’s roads, and has promised it will deliver significant improvements within a year.
CQU To Lead Arts Development
Central Queensland University has been chosen as the local service provider for Queensland’s new Regional Arts Services Network, taking on responsibility for arts development within the South Burnett and Cherbourg council areas.
Locals Honoured At Conference
South Burnett councillor Ros Heit was named winner of the 2018 Leadership Award at the recent Queensland Regional and Remote Women’s Network (QRRRWN) Conference held in Kingaroy.
Community Consultation ‘Appalling’
A proposal to put the renaming of a Nanango streetscape feature out to public consultation has slammed by a former South Burnett councillor.
