Acting Locally To Make A Change
A group of South Burnett residents have taken the maxim “think globally, act locally” to heart, forming a loose association hoping to create lasting change in the local region.
Four Join GRDC Northern Panel
Four new faces have been appointed to the Northern Panel of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
McDonald Elected Mayor
Deputy Mayor Geoff McDonald has been elected the new Mayor of the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Cherbourg Adopts $26m Budget
Cherbourg Council CEO Chatur Zala is hopeful a number of projects will become a reality during the 2023-24 financial year.
Wondai Celebration Steams Ahead
A small community committee in Wondai is working hard to ensure an important date in the town’s history is never forgotten.
Changes At BIEDO
BIEDO General Manager Kristy Board has announced she will be leaving the economic development body on August 25.
Wattle Camp Man Hurt In Crash
The Police Forensic Crash Unit is appealing for witnesses following a serious traffic crash on the Brisbane Valley Highway on Wednesday night (July 19).
Students Explore Career Options
Students from across the South Burnett had the opportunity to explore their after-school options on Thursday at the annual South Burnett Careers Market hosted at the Kingaroy TAFE campus.
Water Should Be ‘Essential’: Council
South Burnett Regional Council will seek support for a motion at this year’s Local Government Association of Queensland’s annual conference calling on the State Government to reclassify water as an essential service.
Antonio Looks Back On 42 Years
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio will be relinquishing his role on Friday but has promised to remain a fierce – if far less visible – promoter of his beloved region.
Christmas Competition Expands
The South Burnett’s unique Christmas Spirit initiative – organised by Council CEO Mark Pitt and his wife Nicola – has been expanded this year to include another category.
$66.9m Allocated For Uni Hubs
The Local Government Association of Queensland has welcomed a Federal Government announcement of 20 new regional university study hubs.
SBRC Ponders New Animal Levy
Ratepayers could see a new levy on their rates notices next year as the South Burnett Regional Council explores ways to address its $200,000 annual loss on animal management.
Please Protect Our Poles: Ergon
Ergon Energy and firefighters are urging property owners to take extra precautions around the power network when they are conducting hazard reduction burns.
LifeFlight Clocks Up Records
LifeFlight helicopters performed 2153 missions during the past financial year.
Bitumen Bandits Back In Qld
Police have warned that the so-called “bitumen bandits” are back in Queensland.
Cost Blows Out On Maidenwell Waste
More than two years after a public meeting with Maidenwell residents gave an enthusiastic go-ahead to upgrading the town’s waste transfer facility, work on the project now seems unlikely to start until next year.
Council Clarifies Official Roles
South Burnett councillors have adopted a policy to clarify exactly who should represent the SBRC at official events.
Red Earth Looks Forward (And Back)
It’s been 10 years since the Red Earth Community Foundation was officially launched in the South Burnett, which was a good excuse to gather together recently to celebrate, reflect and set out a vision for the future.
WDRC Wins Training Award
Western Downs Regional Council has been recognised as the Large Employer of the Year for the second consecutive year at the regional finals of the prestigious Queensland Training Awards.
