Mayor’s Prayers For Sister City
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio said the thoughts and prayers of the people of the Toowoomba region were with the people of Japan following Monday morning’s earthquake.
Council Gets Ready For New CEO
The South Burnett Regional Council is getting ready to welcome its new Chief Executive Officer on board.
Mayor Warns Of Tough Budget
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has issued a warning that the upcoming Council Budget – due to be handed down on June 25 – won’t be easy for ratepayers.
Truck Stop Gets Approval To Expand
A 24-hour truck stop being built for Liberty Oil Rural in Youngman Street, Kingaroy will be bigger than first proposed after the Council agreed to vary the project’s development approval.
Cr Says Roads ‘Improved Out Of Sight’
South Burnett roads are getting better, Roads Portfolio chairman Cr Gavin Jones told Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
RSPCA Launches Desexing Campaign
South Burnett Regional Council is again supporting the RSPCA’s annual “Operation Wanted” discount pet desexing campaign.
Mayor Supports Council Reforms
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell supports State Government reforms designed to stamp out corruption in councils.
Mayor Calls For New Funding Model
The urgent need to create a new funding model for councils was unanimously supported at last Friday’s Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors (DDSWQ) meeting at Charleville.
LGAQ Rejects Waste Levy
The Local Government Association of Queensland has rejected the State Government’s plan to introduce a waste levy on all domestic and household waste from January 1.
MP Shares Waste Levy Concerns
Opposition Leader and Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington shares concerns the State Government’s proposed Waste Levy will hit households and small businesses with extra costs.
Council Doubts Waste Levy Is Cost-Free
The South Burnett Regional Council is examining what potential costs the State Government’s proposed $70-a-tonne waste levy might impose on the region.
Toowoomba’s Economy Breaks $10b
The Toowoomba Region recorded a 6.2 per cent boost to its regional economy during 2016-17, according to data released by the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Wind Farm Work Well Underway
The southern section of Niagara Road in Boyneside is being upgraded to allow components for the Coopers Gap Wind Farm to be shifted on to the site.
Council To Test Water Pumps
The South Burnett Regional Council will release 300 hours of bore water flow down Barkers and Meandu creeks near Nanango after local farmers knocked back an offer for the water.
Tenders Close For Bunnings Construction
Kingaroy’s new Bunnings store has moved a step closer with tenders closing on Thursday for construction of the building.
State Funds To Offset Waste Levy
The State Government will pay the South Burnett Regional Council an annual fee from next year to help offset a proposed $70 per tonne waste levy.
Two Pedestrian Crossings To Go
The South Burnett Regional Council will remove two pedestrian crossings in Murgon after safety concerns were raised by Queensland Police.
Council Watchdog To Start Dec 1
The new independent body planned by the State Government to tackle official misconduct in Local Government will also be able to impose penalties on vexatious complainants.
Mayor Disappointed Over Rumours
Rumours that Council plans to close Wondai Swimming Pool have disappointed South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell.
Council Wins Award For Trees
Toowoomba Regional Council has won an Award of Excellence at the 2018 Parks and Leisure Australia State Conference held in Redcliffe last week for a tree-planting program which included parts of Yarraman.
