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.
Council Alters Meeting Dates
Toowoomba Regional Council has rescheduled its December meetings.
New Footpath, Cycleway For High School
The South Burnett Regional Council will install a new concrete cycleway and footpath in Cairns Street, Nanango between Drayton Street and Nanango High School.
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.
Council Hires Debt Collectors
The South Burnett Regional Council has hired a debt collection agency to recover overdue rates
Sidetrack At Brooklands
Council workers will construct a side track to guide traffic around drainage works on Parker Road, Brooklands.
Lights Competition Closes Soon!
There’s only four more days left to get nominations in for the South Burnett’s annual Christmas Lights competition.
Council Offers Discounts For Care Facilities
Toowoomba Regional Council will offer incentives for businesses hoping to establish retirement and residential care facilities across the region.
Consultants Working On Concept Plan
A draft concept for the Kingaroy streetscape should be available for community consultation in March or April next year.
Mayor Forms Irrigation Group
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell is in the process of forming a focus group to investigate future irrigation possibilities in the region.
Poisoned Trees Had Just Been Trimmed
Eight poisoned trees in Drayton and Fitzroy streets, Nanango, had only just been trimmed by the South Burnett Regional Council, Cr Roz Frohloff said on Tuesday.
Work Starts At Cooyar Waste Facility
Toowoomba Regional Council has marked National Recycling Week by turning the first sod at the new Cooyar Waste Transfer Facility.
11 Properties Auctioned For Unpaid Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council has sold off 11 properties at auction to recover more than $100,000 in unpaid rates.
Council Extends Prequalified Suppliers List
The South Burnett Regional Council will extend existing contracts with businesses on its Prequalified Suppliers list until June 30 so it can review current contracting arrangements.
Two Roads Get New Names
The South Burnett Regional Council will rename two roads in Wondai and Taromeo to make life easier for emergency services, postal services and the general public.
Missing Links To Be Filled In
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin installing a new concrete footpath along the McDonald’s side of Haly Street, Kingaroy next week to replace its “missing links”.
Council To Unpack Tourism Issues
The South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting an all-day tourism workshop at Yallakool Tourist Park next Thursday (November 23) for local tourism operators.
Supermarket Expansion Approved
Cornett’s SupaIGA Supermarket in Murgon will undergo an expansion in 2018 after the South Burnett Regional Council gave its approval on Wednesday.
Rates Ruling Doesn’t Apply Here
A landmark court ruling which has thrown open the gate for thousands of Fraser Coast ratepayers to have their rates refunded will have no effect locally.
Mayor Calls For Police Action On Trees
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has condemned the person or persons responsible for poisoning trees in Nanango’s CBD, and hopes police look into it to find those responsible.
