Asbestos Alert At Cloyna Tip
South Burnett Regional Council has been forced to close part of the Cloyna Waste Transfer Facility due to the illegal dumping of asbestos.
Council Changes Hall Hire Process
South Burnett Regional Council is introducing a new process for booking its halls and venues throughout the region.
Report Illegal Dumping
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has urged residents to contact council if they become aware of illegally dumped materials in the region.
Prepare Now For Fire Season
South Burnett Regional Council is urging landholders to prepare now for the 2024-25 bushfire season.
Council Upgrades Dam Info
South Burnett Regional Council has launched new web pages for the Bjelke-Petersen and Boondooma Dam caravan and recreation parks.
Cherbourg Sets Up Elders Group
Cherbourg Council has formed an Elders Advisory Group to advise council on setting strategic goals for the community.
Vandals Cause $270,000 Damage
Ratepayers face a repair bill of “at least” $270,000 after vandals targeted Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and Adermann Park in recent attacks.
Council To Buy Artie Kerr Building
South Burnett Regional Council will negotiate with the State Government to buy the Artie Kerr Centre building in Kingaroy.
Press ‘1’ For Your Town …
SBRC will introduce a “local dial” feature to its phone system to reduce complaints about long call waiting times and fulfil an election promise by Mayor Kathy Duff.
SBRC Leases Out Community Sites
South Burnett Regional Council will give six community groups long-term leases over their grounds, providing they adhere to their upkeep and routine maintenance.
Grant To Support SES
A grant application by the South Burnett Regional Council for a new vehicle to be used by local State Emergency Service groups has been approved by the State Government.
Cherbourg Council Freezes Rents
Cherbourg Council will not be increasing rents during the next 12 months, but CEO Chatur Zala has warned councillors they may have to tackle this tough topic in future years.
Rates Rise $140 A Year, Not $370
Kingaroy homeowners face a 3.89 per cent rise in their total rates bill – about $140 per annum – not the $370 we reported on Wednesday.
$5.8m For Water And Sewerage
South Burnett Regional Council will spend $5.8 million in 2024-25 on upgrades and replacements of parts of the region’s water and sewerage systems.
Council To Spend $20m On Roads
South Burnett Regional Council will spend more than $20 million on road construction and maintenance work over the coming 12 months.
CEO Slams Grant Delay
South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt PSM has lashed both the State and Federal Governments over their lack of support for local councils.
Rates To Rise $7 Per Week
An average resident in Kingaroy will most likely be paying about an extra $7 a week in rates and charges following the adoption of Council’s 2024-24 Budget.
Interested In Biosecurity?
Toowoomba Regional Council is looking for members of the community that have a passion for ensuring the region remains vigilant in its fight against invasive plants and animals.
ALGA Backs Renewables ‘Review’
Council’s push for a moratorium on renewable energy projects has been debated at the ALGA conference.
Grant Delay Derails Council Figures
A delay in the payment to councils of Federal Government Financial Assistance Grants has affected the end-of-financial year bottom line of local councils.
