Work To Start On Regional Plan
The State Government announced this week that work will begin soon on developing a new Regional Plan aimed at boosting jobs in the Wide Bay Burnett region.
Falling Clown Seeks New Home
Kingaroy’s Visitor Information Centre complex may soon have a new resident … but only if he can be attached to the inside of the roof.
CEO Humbled by Award
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt has had a slightly longer name since June.
Cherbourg Wins Recycling Award
Cherbourg Council picked up a surprise award last week when representatives were called down to Brisbane for a ceremony to mark the first birthday of Queensland’s Containers for Change scheme.
Compulsory Training For Council Candidates
Candidates for next year’s local government elections, including sitting councillors and mayors who plan to run again, are now required to complete an online training course before they nominate.
Council Erases Rail Trail Data
Two years’ data about usage of the South Burnett Rail Trail has been removed from Council records because of concerns about its accuracy.
Kingaroy Water Safe: Council
South Burnett Regional Council has assured residents that the town water is safe to drink
Reseal For TRC Roads
Sections of bitumen roads in the Cooyar and Yarraman areas will be resealed as part of Toowoomba Regional Council’s $8 million annual regional road reseal program.
Red Benches To Raise Awareness
A bench in Yarraman is going to be painted red as part of a campaign to raise awareness about family and domestic violence
LTO Seeks Partnership With Council
The Visit South Burnett Local Tourism Organisation (LTO) will seek a formal partnership with the South Burnett Regional Council.
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.
