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.
Cherbourg Gets $2.76m Grant
Cherbourg will receive $2.76 million to redesign its solid waste facility and upgrade its water system.
Helpful Guide For New Mums
South Burnett libraries now have copies of the latest edition of “Breastfeeding … Naturally”, thanks to a donation by the Australian Breastfeeding Association.
Public Meetings On Kingaroy CBD Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council will hold public consultation meetings about Kingaroy’s CBD revitalisation project on March 22 and 23
New Hours At Library
A trial of new opening hours at Goomeri Library began on Monday (March 5).
Council Tells Wind Farmers To Pay Up
Farmers hosting turbines at AGL’s Coopers Gap project are going to be slugged an extra $470 per turbine every year for the 25-year life of the wind farm.
TRC Seeks Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking nominations to fill vacancies on the Regional Access and Disability Advisory committee.
Council Helps Win Film
The South Burnett Regional Council has claimed credit for helping to bring the multi-million dollar production of the film “Danger Close” to the South Burnett.
