Council May Have To Delay Projects
South Burnett Regional Council plans to review projects “to see whether they can be delayed or re-scoped” in light of supply challenges stemming from the Middle East war.
Next Step For Disability Project
The Murgon Independent Lifestyle Project – a much-discussed plan to create disability housing in Perkins Street, Murgon – has moved a step closer.
Flood Meetings At Durong, Mondure
South Burnett residents affected by the recent flash flooding have been invited to attend disaster recovery hub meetings at Durong and Mondure.
History On Show In Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Heritage Museum hosted another popular Open Day on Saturday in the old powerhouse building.
New Deadline For GRC
Local Government Minister Ann Leahy has granted an extension to Gympie Regional Council to submit its 2024-25 financial statements for assessment by the Queensland Audit Office.
BlazeAid To Set Up Camp
Volunteers from BlazeAid will be coming to the South Burnett within weeks to assist with the clean-up after the recent flash flooding in the region.
Council Aids Developer To Seek Grant
South Burnett Regional Council will submit a grant application on behalf of a developer who has had plans to build a 51-unit gated community in Kingaroy for almost a decade.
Councillor Seeks 186 Answers …
A councillor has queried the $2.7 million spent by the South Burnett Regional Council outside the region in February.
Linda To Take Over As Deputy
Division 2 councillor Linda Little will take over the role of Deputy Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council on April 4.
Green Light For Piggery Expansion
A development application to double the size of an existing piggery at Windera – which Council has been mulling over since 2022 – finally received a green light at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Playground Hits New Heights
A small ceremony was held at First Settlers’ Park in Benarkin last week to officially open a new piece of playground equipment.
Survey To Assist Recovery Efforts
A Community Impact Survey has been created by the South Burnett Local Disaster Recovery Group to gather information following the recent flooding.
Road Damage Appears As Rain Stops
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group remained at “Stand Up” status on Tuesday afternoon despite the rain stopping.
Major Roads Remain Closed
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group remained at “Stand Up” status on Monday night following rainfall of between 200m and 400mm across the region.
Council Upgrades Safety Alert
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group upgraded its status on Monday morning to “Stand Up”.
Flying Fox ‘Subsidy’ Available
Blackbutt residents directly affected by the flying fox roost near town will be invited to apply to the South Burnett Regional Council for a subsidy to help cover expenses.
Voices Raised Against Renewables
“Your concerns are our concerns” … that’s how South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff summed up a sometimes fiery meeting held in Kumbia last week to discuss various renewable industry projects in the South Burnett.
Major Upgrades At Saleyards
South Burnett Regional Council officially opened major upgrades at the Council-owned Coolabunia Saleyards last Thursday morning.
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.
