May Deadline For Park Residents
The two remaining residents of the Wondai Caravan Park have until the end of May to find alternative accommodation following a decision by the South Burnett Regional Council to close the facility permanently .
Adermann Park: Round 2 Begins?
Residents living near Adermann Park in Kingaroy are gearing for Round 2 of a stoush with St John’s Lutheran School over the future usage of the park … but the school insists they have nothing to worry about.
Easter Hangover At Maidenwell
Bags of rubbish left piled on the ground after the Easter long weekend’s events at Maidenwell have left at least one local resident fuming.
TV Star To Launch 2018 Relay
Award-winning Queensland actor William McInnes – well-known for his roles on multiple TV series including Seachange and Blue Heelers- will be the special guest at the South Burnett Relay For Life official launch
North Burnett Gets $4.3m Betterment Grant
The North Burnett Regional Council will receive $4.3 million in funding from the Commonwealth and State Governments to help it recover from damage caused by Severe Tropical Cyclone (STC) Debbie last year.
Gympie Launches Fight Against Mosquitoes
Gympie Regional Council and Queensland Health officers will launch a three-month rainwater tank inspection program in Goomeri next month in an effort to stop the spread of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.
Royal Welcome For Queen’s Baton
It’s just a simple loop made from macadamia wood and recycled plastic – bits and pieces collected off Gold Coast beaches – but the Queen’s Baton created some very special memories for a lot of people in Kingaroy this week.
Free Powerbanks For Residents, Tourists
Need a powerbank portable charger for your phone or other portable devices? You can get one free if you drop in to the South Burnett’s tourist centres.
It’s Our Turn To Share The Dream!
The excitement’s building for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games … and today it’s the South Burnett’s turn to celebrate!
Mayor Says Economy ‘In Great Shape’
Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Paul Antonio believes Toowoomba’s regional economy is in great shape.
Road Crews Battle Bats, Weather
The discovery of a colony of micro bats in Wattlecamp has thrown the Council’s schedule for widening and sealing Wattlecamp Road into disarray.
Meet The Future Face Of Kingaroy
The first round of public consultations on the proposed $5 million revitalisation of the Kingaroy CBD revealed a surprise result on Thursday … everyone is keen for improvements to be made in Kingaroy, Alford and Haly streets ahead of the creation of a “Kingaroy Plaza” in Glendon Street.
Water Restrictions To Stay In Place
Recent rainfall has lifted the levels of BP Dam and Lake Boondooma slightly, but not enough to persuade the South Burnett Regional Council to ease current water restrictions.
Local Economy Looks Bright: Mayor
The outlook for the South Burnett’s regional economy is looking bright, according to South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell.
Supermarket Expansion Gets Go-Ahead
Murgon’s IGA supermarket will be able to expand after the South Burnett Regional Council voted to waive two conditions attached to an approval it issued for the project last November.
Council Plans More Cuts In 2018-19
Cuts to community services are likely to continue next year as the South Burnett Regional Council looks for extra savings it can redirect into road maintenance.
Newson Fails In Rates Bid
Brooklands resident Grant Newson has failed in a bid to have a dispute over alleged unpaid rates transferred to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal for adjudication.
Council Approves $50k Tourism Spend
The South Burnett Regional Council will spend $50,000 on tourism-related marketing this financial year
$22m For Infrastructure Planning
The Queensland Government will invest $22 million into a program that will help councils get infrastructure projects to a “shovel-ready” stage.
Googa Facility Set To Expand
The Googa Outdoor Education Facility at 571 Nukku Road, Googa Creek has been given approval to expand by Toowoomba Regional Council.
