Major Water Upgrades In Yarraman
Toowoomba Regional Council has begun a major program to replace water mains in Yarraman to improve the long-term security of the town’s water supply.
TRC Offers Free Plants
Toowoomba Regional Council is delivering the next round of its popular Free Plant Voucher Program, with 16,000 plants available for residents to collect during October and November.
Dam Upgrade ‘May Not Be Required’
A safety upgrade at Gordonbrook Dam – which could have forced the South Burnett Regional Council to take out multi-million dollar loans to cover the cost – may no longer be necessary.
Blackbutt Community Meeting
A community meeting for residents affected by the Teelah bushfire will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall from 5:30pm on Wednesday (September 23).
Hey Artists … Check This Out!
Time is running out for artists to submit an offer to paint a mural on a privately owned wall near the start of the South Burnett Rail Trail in Kingaroy.
Work Starts On Coles Supermarket
A small ceremony was held at the site of the former Kingaroy Shire Council Depot in Pound Street on Wednesday afternoon to mark the start of an exciting new project for the region.
MP Wants Wind Farm Axed
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has called on the State Government to scrap the already-approved Tarong West Wind Farm.
Work Starts On Dam Safety Upgrade
A sod-turning ceremony was held at Cressbrook Dam last week, signalling construction is now under way on the critical safety improvements demanded by legislation.
$62m Boost To Unlock Housing
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has welcomed a massive $62.3 million State Government injection into infrastructure spending in the South Burnett which could allow several stalled housing projects in the region to proceed.
Crackdown On Illegal Dumping
South Burnett, Cherbourg and Somerset councils are receiving State Government support to crack down on illegal dumping across the region.
Many Cultures Unite In Kingaroy
Kingaroy’s Town Hall Forecourt was transformed into a sea of colour and music on Saturday for the South Burnett’s first “official” multicultural celebration.
Maccas Plan For Nanango
Nanango could get its own McDonalds outlet if a Development Application submitted to the South Burnett Regional Council gets final approval.
TRC To Review Housing Laws
Toowoomba Regional Council will review regulations covering temporary homes, caravans and tiny homes.
Company Appeals Truckstop Refusal
An appeal has been lodged in the Planning and Environment Court against a decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to reject a Development Permit for a 24-hour truckstop in Nanango.
It’s Time To Nominate Our Best!
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting residents to submit nominations for the region’s 2027 Australia Day Awards.
Council ‘Running A Very Tight Ship’
South Burnett mayor Kathy Duff has assured local businesspeople that Council is sustainable and running “a very, very tight ship”.
School Traps To Target Feral Pigs
Five feral pig traps are being built in a partnership between local students and Western Downs Regional Council in a bid to help manage the spread of phytophthora in the Bunya Mountains.
SBRC Will ‘Miss Out On Millions’
South Burnett Regional Council has joined the chorus of opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed changes to Disaster Recovery Funding arrangements.
WDRC Appoints New CEO
A former senior Queensland public servant has been appointed CEO of the Western Downs Regional Council.
MPs Drop In For Cherbourg Update
Two Opposition MPs dropped into Cherbourg on Monday morning for an update about Council’s aspirations for the community.
