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
Yarraman Moves To High Level
Yarraman residents will face High Level water restrictions from Monday (August 19).
Council Listening Schedule Released
South Burnett Regional Council will begin its annual “listening tour” next month to hear concerns from the region’s residents.
New Machine Slashes Waiting
Waiting times at Cherbourg’s Containers For Change Container Refund Point have been slashed following the installation this week of a new counting machine at the facility.
Free Concert In Cooyar
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting Yarraman and Cooyar residents to celebrate Senior’s Week with a free concert.
Council Unveils Major Sewerage Program
South Burnett Regional Council is planning to survey and reline all the region’s sewer systems over the next eight months.
Toowoomba Business Continues To Grow
The Gross Regional Product for the Toowoomba Region was more than $10.81 billion last year, mayor Paul Antonio revealed in his annual State of the Region address on Thursday night.
Council Plans Water Main Upgrades
Residents living in several parts of Kingaroy will get their water mains upgraded over the coming three months.
Cherbourg Steps In To Fill Gap
A Container Refund Point to fill the recycling gap left by the closure of the Re.Turn-It Express branch at Lifeline will open in Kingaroy in September.
Council To Discuss Uluru Statement
South Burnett councillors will discuss the Uluru Statement From The Heart to determine Council’s official position on it.
Equestrian Centre May Get New Name
Kilkivan’s new $2 million equestrian building will be named after a local volunteer if Kilkivan residents back the idea.
Gympie Unveils New Tourism Strategy
Gympie Regional Council is calling for public comments on its 2019-2024 tourism strategy.
Mayor Launches Innovation Awards
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio this week launched the 2019 Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards.
Council Calls For Fairer Federal Funding
South Burnett Regional Council has called on the Federal Government to deliver more funding to smaller regional and rural councils by making funding models fairer.
Council Plans Spring Listening Tour
South Burnett Regional Council will embark on its annual “listening tour” in late September and early October.
