Graziers Urged To Apply For Permits
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded drought-affected graziers to apply for a permit before grazing their stock along roadsides.
New Code For Councillors
The State Government has released the new Councillor Code of Conduct which aims to define the minimum behaviour required by elected representatives.
Council Maps Future Of VICs
The South Burnett Regional Council says it is committed to the future of Visitor Information Centres (VICs) in the region despite a drop in numbers over the past 10 years.
Upgrades Planned For Yarraman Cemetery
Toowoomba Regional Council will soon start work on improvements at Yarraman Cemetery as part of program to upgrade the 27 cemeteries that Council looks after.
TRC Defers Rates Payments
Toowoomba Regional Council has voted to defer rates payments for drought-affected rural property owners in the region.
Big Day For Small Business
Business South Burnett – Council’s economic and tourism development unit – is hosting a big day for small business in Nanango on Wednesday.
Council Seeks Feedback On Flood Planning
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting submissions from local residents on proposed changes to the Planning Scheme to control development within flood risk areas.
$1.5m Bridge Closed For Repairs
The $1.5 million Marshlands Bridge at Barambah Creek – officially opened by the South Burnett Regional Council in May last year – will be closed for three days this week for repairs.
Clubs Get Reprieve On Recycled Water
Murgon Golf Club and Wondai Sportsgrounds have won an short reprieve from cost increases after the South Burnett Regional Council voted to reject tenders for new recycled water plants at this month’s Council meeting.
$208,000 For Cyclone Repairs
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $208,000 from the Federal and State governments towards the cost of repairing damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Debbie in March 2017.
Cooyar Tip Recognised At Awards
Toowoomba Regional Council has won an award at the 2018 Project Management Achievement Awards (Queensland) for its new waste management facilities at Cooyar, Evergreen and Cecil Plains.
Western Roads Resheeting Interrupted
The South Burnett Regional Council announced on Thursday its gravel resheeting program in western parts of the region will face a short interruption.
Longer Hours At Yarraman Tip
Toowoomba Regional Council has increased the operating hours at the Yarraman Waste Management Facility after receiving feedback from the community.
AgForce Joins Rates Protest
AgForce Queensland has come out in support of drought-affected farmers in the South Burnett who are protesting against rate rises of between eight and 17 per cent
New Park For Wondai Woofers
Wondai dog lovers will soon have a special place to exercise their pooches, thanks to the local Lions Club and the South Burnett Regional Council.
Libraries Offer Streaming Movies
The South Burnett Regional Council announced on Wednesday that Council libraries will now provide members with free access to more than 30,000 films.
Council Backs Reconciliation Moves
Toowoomba councillors have supported a motion to takes the first steps in establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee.
Council Reviews Role Of VICs
The South Burnett Regional Council is considering turning over management of the region’s five Visitor Information Centres to the volunteers who staff them.
Railway Station Could Be Festival HQ
The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival could take control of Goomeri’s historic railway station building if Gympie Regional Council gives the proposal a go-ahead.
Councils Offered Drought Funding
The South Burnett is one of 60 councils which will be invited to submit projects to the Federal Government’s extended Drought Communities Program.
