Council Considers Shorter Road Name
South Burnett Regional Council will undertake public consultation about changing one of the region’s longest road names to something much shorter
Road Named After Koy Family
South Burnett Regional Council has agreed to name an access road in Manyung after a dairying family.
Local Groups Share $72,000 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will distribute almost $72,000 to 46 community groups in the first round of its 2019-20 Community Grants Program.
Council Drops Bike Hire Idea
South Burnett Regional Council will give 15 mountain bikes away for free to any community group that wants to start a bicycle hire service in the region.
Obituary: Raelene Dennis
Former Murgon Deputy Mayor – and well-known local businesswoman – Raelene Dennis has died after a long illness.
Council Election Race Hots Up
The 2020 South Burnett council elections are going to be keenly fought if this week is any indication, with two candidates formally announcing their intentions
TRC To Survey Residents
Toowoomba Regional Council is surveying residents this month, asking them to rate their satisfaction with Council’s services and facilities.
Caltex Reported PFAS Contamination
PFAS contamination at the former Caltex Fuel Depot in Kingaroy was first detected during decommissioning work at the site.
Free Workshop For Gardeners
South Burnett Regional Council has organised a free compost and worm farming workshop for local residents.
Residents To Develop Kumbia Plan
A community meeting held at Kumbia’s Memorial Hall on Tuesday night has agreed to develop a community plan for the town.
Software Glitch Leads To Payout
South Burnett Regional Council has to refund $322,212 to the Australian Tax Office due to a software error.
Special Guest At Charity Lunch
Tickets will go on sale next week for the annual Mayor’s Community Luncheon at Kingaroy Town Hall … and you’d better get in early as there is a special speaker booked for the occasion.
Water Restrictions Increased
Water restrictions have been tightened in all Toowoomba Regional Council communities, including Yarraman.
New Hours At Cash-In Depot
The Containers For Change refund depot operated by Cherbourg Council in Kingaroy is now opening earlier on Saturday mornings.
TRC Avoids ‘Boom And Bust’
The Toowoomba region is avoiding the “boom and bust” cycles of other area, according to Mayor Paul Antonio.
PFAS Site In Kingaroy On List
A site in Kingaroy has been named as one of more than 60 PFAS-contaminated places in Queensland.
Choose To Re-Use
Who doesn’t love a garage sale? The annual nationwide “Garage Sale Trail” which urges people to recycle their old and unwanted items – and make a bit of spare cash along the way – is on again this weekend.
Mayor Says Future Looks Bright
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has acknowledged the closure of the Tarong Power Stations in 10-20 years poses a challenge for the region, but believes the future provides more opportunity than downsides.
Region’s Population Declines Again
The South Burnett’s population has continued to decline over the past year, according to the latest population data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Kathy Receives Unique Council Award
An extraordinary gift to the people of Proston by South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff has gained Statewide recognition.
