Roundabout Work On Target
Work on Kingaroy’s new $1.87 million roundabout at Rogers Drive is proceeding to plan, and should be completed before Christmas.
Proposal To Honour Nanango Couple
A proposal to rename an al fresco area next to the Little Drayton Street laneway in Nanango “Barry and Mary Green Place” will be turned over to the Nanango community for a final decision.
Council Bridge On Private Property
The surprise discovery that a timber bridge across Boughyard Creek near Ironpot isn’t on a Council road reserve may force the South Burnett Regional Council to compulsorily acquire land from neighbouring properties.
Community Grants Increase By $7000
The South Burnett Regional Council announced the successful applicants for the first round of its Community Grants program at its monthly meeting on Wednesday.
‘Dental Dark Age’ In South Burnett
Medical groups accused the South Burnett Regional Council on Wednesday of condemning residents “to a dental dark age” by failing to fluoridate the local water supply.
Durong Added To Listening Tour
The South Burnett Regional Council has added an extra meeting to its upcoming Listening Tour after protests from residents living in the Durong and Boondooma areas.
Shorter, Safer Swimming Season
The South Burnett Regional Council will reduce the swimming season at Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon swimming pools slightly this season so that patrons can be safer.
Council To Hold Another Listening Tour
The South Burnett Regional Council will embark on an eight-town “listening tour” from next Monday, September 24, to hear residents’ concerns at first hand.
Yarraman Water Restrictions Tighten
Yarraman, which relies on Boondooma Dam for water supplies, will move to medium-level water restrictions on Tuesday (September 18).
Council Calls For Awards Nominations
The South Burnett Regional Council is calling for nominations for the 2019 South Burnett Australia Day Awards.
Minor Delays At Roadworks
South Burnett Regional Council plans to begin three days of shoulder grading works on the Bunya Highway between Kingaroy and Dalby on Monday (September 17).
Council Seeking Rail Trail Feedback
Gympie Regional Council is inviting feedback from residents and businesses in Goomeri, Kilkivan and nearby areas about the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail.
LGAQ Welcomes Grant Reform Plan
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) has welcomed a State Government announcement on Wednesday that it will look at improving the way council grants are delivered.
Info Session For Suppliers
South Burnett Regional Council has organised an information session this week to explain “Felix”, Council’s new online procurement platform.
Graziers Urged To Apply For Permits
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded drought-affected graziers to apply for a permit before grazing their stock along roadsides.
New Code For Councillors
The State Government has released the new Councillor Code of Conduct which aims to define the minimum behaviour required by elected representatives.
How Your Rates Have Doubled
Average rate bills in the South Burnett have doubled in the decade since the 2008 council amalgamations while CPI over the same period has risen by just 24 per cent.
Councils Get Help With Waste Levy Costs
The South Burnett, Gympie and Toowoomba Regional Councils will get some financial assistance to help prepare for Queensland’s new waste levy … providing they apply for it.
Council Maps Future Of VICs
The South Burnett Regional Council says it is committed to the future of Visitor Information Centres (VICs) in the region despite a drop in numbers over the past 10 years.
Upgrades Planned For Yarraman Cemetery
Toowoomba Regional Council will soon start work on improvements at Yarraman Cemetery as part of program to upgrade the 27 cemeteries that Council looks after.
