Grants To Boost Recycling
Regional councils and businesses will have greater access to recycling thanks to a new $6 million State Government Regional Recycling Transport Assistance Package (RRTAP).
Council One-On-One In Kingaroy
Kingaroy residents turned out in force – well, at least 11 of them did – on Wednesday afternoon to take part in the South Burnett Regional Council’s “listening tour” meeting.
LNP Wants Poll Plan Scrapped
The LNP is warning that Council elections across Queensland cost more if Labor doesn’t abandon its plan to introduce compulsory preferential voting in local government polls.
Cherbourg Holiday Declared
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has declared Friday, October 18, a public holiday within the shire to mark “Cherbourg Day”.
Listening Tours This Week
South Burnett councillors are getting ready for a big week of Listening Tours with eight events scheduled over the next four days.
Trail Feasibility To Be Examined
The South Burnett Regional Council will conduct a feasibility study into extending the South Burnett Rail Trail from Murgon to Proston.
TRC Seeks Feedback On Sport Plan
Yarraman and Cooyar residents have been invited to comment on a new Sport, Active Recreation and Healthy Living Plan for the Toowoomba Regional Council area.
Vandals Target Water Standpipes
Vandals have been blamed for knocking the Nanango high-flow water standpipe out of action recently.
Ex-Mayor To Head Pay Panel
Former Sunshine Coast mayor Bob Abbot will chair the new Local Government Remuneration Commission.
Developer Fees To Be Made Public
Proposed amendments to the State planning system mean ratepayers will get clearer information about how councils spend developer infrastructure charges.
High Praise As Library Opens
Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe lapped up plenty of local government praise when he officially opened Wondai’s renovated library and customer service area on Friday morning.
Kingaroy Recycling Depot Ready To Go
Kingaroy’s new Container Refund Point – the spot where you can drop off cans and bottles for a 10 cent refund – will open on Tuesday.
Paradise Dam ‘A Golden Opportunity’
Lowering the capacity of Paradise Dam could provide a golden opportunity for more water to be retained for use in the South Burnett
Water Works In Nanango
Nanango residents have been advised that South Burnett Regional Council is beginning water main replacement works in the town.
TRC Calling For Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is encouraging residents across the region to nominate groups and people who go above and beyond in the service of others for a 2020 Australia Day award.
Farmers Urged To See Centrelink
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell is urging more South Burnett farmers to apply for the Farm Household Allowance.
Council Acts On Rail Trail Magpies
The South Burnett Regional Council has acted quickly to alert Rail Trail users to swooping magpies.
Aunty Shirley To Fill Council Role
Well-known local resident Shirley Law has been selected to fill the vacancy on Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council caused by the recent death of Cr Alana Purcell
Group Seeks Magpie Warning Signs
The South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association (SBRTUA) will ask South Burnett Regional Council to erect signs on the Rail Trail next year warning users about swooping magpies.
Summer Rains Key For Dams
If summer rains don’t occur, SunWater may be forced to cut South Burnett Regional Council’s “100% high priority” water allocation from Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma dams.
