Council Unveils New Town Signs
The South Burnett will get a new look during the next few months when Council erects 38 new town and village signs.
Department To Lead Water Study
The State Government has taken over as the lead agency in the $2 million South Burnett / North Burnett regional water project.
Data Estimates 687,000 Visitors
New data from Tourism Research Australia estimates the South Burnett received 687,000 visitors in 2018, or about 13,211 per week.
Goomeri Bore Running Dry
Gympie Regional Council has begun trucking water into Goomeri from Murgon due to a failure at the town’s bores.
Date Set For Equestrian Centre Opening
The official launch of the new multi-million dollar Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre will occur on September 7.
Tourism Advisory Group Meets Soon
A new group appointed to look into the collapse of the region’s tourism traffic is expected to hold its first meeting on Monday afternoon (August 26).
Visitor Numbers Continue To Fall
Visitor numbers to the South Burnett’s five Visitor Information Centres suffered a year-on-year decline of almost 14 per cent between April and June this year.
Stage IV Upgrade Ready To Roll
The latest extension to Cherbourg’s recycling facility is about to come on line, lifting the potential maximum capacity of the facility to an impressive 10,000 tonnes per annum.
Nominations Sought To Fill Vacancy
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has invited nominations from the community to fill a vacancy caused by the recent death of Cr Alana Purcell.
Council Approves New Piggery Project
Concerns a new piggery project might lower the value of nearby properties have failed to block an artificial breeding centre in Greenview.
Restrictions Remain … For Now
The South Burnett will stay on Level 3 water restrictions for the present … providing residents continue to use water responsibly.
Bridges Closed Over Safety Concerns
Children attending Nanango State School will face a longer walk if they want to cross Sandy Creek to enter Pioneer Park.
TRC Inspectors To Check Pets
Toowoomba councillors voted this week to run another inspection program during the next 12 months to check dog registrations – and dog and cat microchipping.
BaconFest Street Closures
The annual BaconFest festival this weekend means several streets in Kingaroy will be closed.
TRC Extends Drought Relief
Toowoomba Regional Council has voted to continue its rate relief scheme for drought-affected farmers.
$10,000 Allocation For RADF
South Burnett Regional Council has been allocated $10,000 by the State Government to put towards its 2019-20 Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) program.
Inflatable Concept Not Just Hot Air
South Burnett Regional Council is considering buying an inflatable sound shell that could be hired by community groups
Council Seeks State Funds For CBD
South Burnett Regional Council will try to secure State Government funds for its planned upgrade of Kingaroy’s CBD.
Cherbourg CEO Retires
One of Queensland’s longest-serving Council chief executive officers, Warren Collins, is retiring.
RIP Alana Purcell
A funeral service will be held in Cherbourg next week for much-loved Cherbourg councillor Alana Purcell
