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.
Third Try For Streetscape Grant
South Burnett Regional Council will lodge its third application to the Building Better Regions Fund in a bid to get the Federal Government to contribute to Kingaroy’s $8 million streetscape project.
Council Backs FASD Awareness
South Burnett Regional Council has launched a campaign to raise awareness about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the local community.
Council Roads Schedule ‘On Track’
South Burnett Regional Council seems to be on track to make good on its promise to grade every unsealed road in the region at least once a year.
Rail Trail Counter Data Queried
Almost two years after it was officially opened, the South Burnett Rail Trail still does not appear to have reliable traffic counters in operation.
Kingaroy Signs Will Be Pork-Free
Kingaroy’s new entry signs will be pork-free because the town is better known for peanuts.
Swimming Pools To Open Soon
Summer’s just around the corner, so it’s time to start break out the togs!
Nominations Open For Awards
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett Regional Council’s annual Australia Day Awards.
Funding For Yarraman Groups
Two Yarraman organisations have received funding under the latest round of Toowoomba Regional Council’s Community Grants Program.
Water Work To Cause Disruptions
A program of water main replacements in Kingaroy during the next two months will cause disruptions to water supply and property access for some residents.
Council Goes Into Bat For Jnr Cricket
The Kingaroy Flames held their first training session at their new $37,500 practice nets this week
Council Callout To Food Producers
Fresh from success at BaconFest, Council’s economic development unit is now taking its “South Burnett Flavours” initiative to Blackbutt.
BVRT Wins National Award
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail has been named Public Works Project of the Year at the recent Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Awards for Excellence.
Parking Plan For Blackbutt
South Burnett Regional Council is considering creating two new disability parking bays in Coulson Street, Blackbutt, after requests from local residents.
Equestrian Centre Opening Postponed
The official opening of the new multi-million dollar Kilkivan Equestrian Centre has been postponed.
