Council Approves Telstra Tower
South Burnett Regional Council has approved construction of a new Telstra mobile phone tower at Boyneside.
Council Loosens Housing Rules
South Burnett residents hunting for accommodation during the current housing crisis will enjoy some new options, thanks to two motions passed unanimously at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Furr-Ever Love On Valentine’s Day
More than 20 pets found their furr-ever homes at the special Valentine’s Open Day at the new Animal Management Centre in Kingaroy.
Chemical Contamination ‘Neutralised’
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that the chemical contamination which caused a scare in a JJ’s Waste Truck on Friday has been “neutralised”.
WDRC CEO Plans To Retire
Western Downs Regional Council CEO Jodie Taylor announced on Friday she would not be seeking to renew her contract when it expires in December.
Garbage Prompts Fire Emergency
A JJ’s Waste garbage truck was forced to quickly dump its load on Friday afternoon after a fire broke out inside its collection hopper.
Overdue Rates Properties Sold
Three South Burnett properties with rates overdue for more than three years were sold by auction in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning.
Fun Run To Mark Footpath Stage 1
Cherbourg Council has organised a community fun run next week to mark the official opening of the first stage of the new footpath linking Cherbourg and Murgon.
Mayors Discuss Shared Priorities
Water security, freight routes and digital connectivity were three of the major topics discussed at last week’s meeting of the Darling Downs and South West Queensland Council of Mayors hosted by Toowoomba Regional Council.
Council, Trad Owners Look To Future
Cherbourg councillors and the Wakka Wakka Native Title Aboriginal Corporation have reaffirmed their commitment to working together in a respectful and culturally grounded partnership.
Council Signs Friendship Agreement
The South Burnett Regional Council has signed a Friendship Agreement with the Nikopol District in Ukraine.
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.
