Boost For Playground
South Burnett Regional Council plans to add a flying fox to the play equipment in First Settlers’ Memorial Park at Benarkin.
Yarraman Hosts Local Awards
Toowoomba Regional Council’s annual Australia Day Awards for towns in the former Rosalie Shire were hosted by Yarraman this year.
Roadside ‘Sport’ Costs Ratepayers
South Burnett councillors have slammed drivers who they believe may be deliberately knocking down guideposts on the sides of local roads.
Eric’s Our Citizen Of The Year!
Kingaroy Men’s Shed president Eric Ford has been named the South Burnett’s 2026 Citizen Of The Year.
Vandal Targets Councillor
Police are investigating a targeted vandalism attack against South Burnett councillor Jane Erkens.
Australia Day: What’s Happening
The countdown is on to the Australia Day long weekend, and as usual there’s heaps of activities happening around the South Burnett region!
SBRC Invests In New Spray Trucks
South Burnett Regional Council has bought two new vehicles to update its weed management capabilities.
Councillors Swap Zone Roles
Toowoomba Regional Council has named the three councillors assigned to Council’s “North Zone” – which includes Yarraman and Cooyar – for 2026.
WDRC Begins Dog Inspections
Western Downs Regional Council will begin an animal inspection program in the Bell region from February 1.
Long-Desired Waste Depot Opens
The new Maidenwell Waste Transfer facility was officially unveiled to the public by South Burnett councillors on Thursday afternoon.
Obituary: Bill Moss 1940-2025
A funeral service was held in Kingaroy on Monday for former local councillor and Wattle Grove farmer William “Bill” Moss who died, aged 85, on Christmas Day.
‘Police Should Pay For CCTV’
Some South Burnett councillors believe police should be paying for the upkeep of street CCTV systems.
Mayor’s Lunch Raised $6800
More than $6800 was raised at the South Burnett Mayor’s Community Christmas Lunch held in Kingaroy earlier this month,
Thank You To Council Workers
An awards ceremony was held in the Council Chambers to recognise the milestone service of several long-serving employees.
2026 Australia Day Nominees
The 75 nominees for the SBRC’s 2026 Australia Day Awards have been released.
Grants For Flying Foxes
Two local councils have received funding to tackle the issue of flying foxes under Round 8 of a State Government grant scheme.
New Transfer Station Ready To Open
The new Waste Transfer Station at Maidenwell will officially open on Monday, December 22.
Disaster Groups Prepare For Action
South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group and Local Disaster Recovery Group members met recently to discuss preparations ahead of the storm season.
Online Portal To Find Grants
Several local councils have joined the Grants Guru online portal to help community groups, sporting clubs, not-for-profits and local businesses explore grant opportunities.
Ex-Councillor In Tragedy
Former Somerset councillor Kirsten Moriarty has been identified as the woman found dead inside a vehicle in southern NSW.
