Energy Audit For Council

Energy Audit For Council

Toowoomba Regional Council has been selected to take part in a State Government program aimed at cutting its power bill by up to 40 per cent.

Developer Gets Six-Year Extension

Developer Gets Six-Year Extension

A property developer who won approval to convert a large block of land in George Street, Blackbutt into 27 residential lots has been given an extra six years to turn their plans into reality.

Christmas Charity Lunch Raises $5600

Christmas Charity Lunch Raises $5600

The South Burnett Mayor’s Community Christmas Lunch has been hailed a success … $5600 was raised for local charities, and a new singing star was possibly unearthed.

Wattle Camp Roadworks Start Next Week

Wattle Camp Roadworks Start Next Week

The South Burnett Regional Council will start preliminary clearing works on Wattle Camp Road, between Kingaroy Barker Creek Road and Franklin Road, next Monday, December 18.

Gina To Visit Kingaroy Next Monday

Gina To Visit Kingaroy Next Monday

The winners of this year’s South Burnett Regional Council Christmas Lights competition will be announced at Wednesday’s Council meeting … just in time for a visit by Gina Rinehart next week.

Three-Year Deal For TSBE

Three-Year Deal For TSBE

Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed a new three-year funding deal for the Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE), a key economic development organisation in the region.

Local Tourism Group In Limbo

Local Tourism Group In Limbo

The future of the Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation (LTO) is unclear following the collapse of negotiations between the LTO and the South Burnett Regional Council.

Check-Up Keeps Pets Healthy

Check-Up Keeps Pets Healthy

A program in Cherbourg aimed at creating a healthier community by improving the health of family pets has been hailed a success by the Darling Downs Public Health Unit.

Dragon’s Tale Now In Libraries

Dragon’s Tale Now In Libraries

South Burnett libraries are now stocking a book produced by a local author to help people struggling with mental health issues, particularly depression and bullying.

Councillors’ Fears Put Plan At Risk

Councillors’ Fears Put Plan At Risk

A proposal to move Wooroolin Railway Station back to its original location has attracted support from the Wooroolin community but has aroused concerns in some South Burnett councillors.

Mayor Welcomes Election Outcomes

Mayor Welcomes Election Outcomes

South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has welcomed the State Election result, which appears to have returned Deputy Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington for a third term, and the Palaszczuk Government for a second term.