Council Opens Australia
Day Award Nominations
The South Burnett Regional Council has opened nominations for the region’s annual Australia Day Awards
Council Opens Australia
Culvert Renewal On Stonelands Road
The South Burnett Regional Council Council will be starting culvert renewal works on Stonelands Road at Stonelands on Monday (September 4).
Council To Hold Spring Roadshows
The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a roadshow across nine towns in September to keep residents “in the loop” about what’s happening in the region.
Drought Funding Available
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging community groups within its region to apply for funding through the Community Drought Support grant program.
Railway Station To Come Back Home
Wooroolin Railway Station will be returned to its original location and a modern shed showcasing historic agricultural machinery will be erected near it, thanks to a $32,784 grant from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
New Footpath For Fitzroy Street
The South Burnett Regional Council will start footpath reconstruction works in Fitzroy Street, Nanango, next Monday (August 28).
Rory Served Community With Pride
There was standing room only in the Cherbourg Welfare Hall on Friday morning for the funeral service of well-loved local resident Rory Glen Boney.
Work Begins On Corndale Road
Work to widen and repair sections of Corndale Road at Memerambi has been scheduled to begin on Monday (August 21).
Standpipes Back In Action Soon
Water standpipes at Benarkin, Blackbutt and elsewhere that have been put out of action by vandalism should be operating again soon.
New Economic Strategy Aims High
The South Burnett Regional Council wants to see 3000 new jobs created in the region over the coming three years, as well as a 300 per cent increase in tourism revenues.
Quick Action Saves Firies $1290 Fee
Brooklands Rural Fire Brigade has been relieved of a $1290 plumbing fee because it acted quickly.
Asian Spotlight On Toowoomba
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio welcomed a special delegation of Australia’s South East Asian Ambassadors and High Commissioners to the region on Sunday.
Council Hires Debt Collectors
The South Burnett Regional Council has hired debt collectors in a bid to claw back some of the $5.3 million it’s owed for outstanding rates and charges.
Road Funding Grant Extended
The South Burnett Regional Council will receive some extra money for roads over the next three financial years, thanks to a decision by the State Government to extend a popular grant program.
Council Pulls Plug On Tourism Board
The South Burnett Regional Council will pull out of the Southern Queensland Country regional tourism organisation.
School Art Winners Announced
The South Burnett Regional Council has announced the winners of a school art competition run to celebrate the opening of Kingaroy’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Wandering Cattle Cause Havoc
Maidenwell resident Max Forsyth fears that wandering cattle which appear to have escaped from a local property could cause a major traffic accident.
Toowoomba Rates By Email
Yarraman and Cooyar residents can now opt to receive their Toowoomba Regional Council rates and water notices by email.
Sports Clubs Score Council Update
South Burnett Regional Council organised an information night at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall recently to explain legislation and Council policies which affect sporting and community organisations.
Rail Trail Gets Warm Reception
The South Burnett Rail Trail is showing signs of becoming a major tourist drawcard for the South Burnett.
