Aid For Gympie, North Burnett
The South Burnett dodged a bullet when the tail of ex-Cyclone Debbie swept through our region, but our neighbouring shires of the North Burnett and Gympie were not so lucky.
New 4WDs For SES Groups
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has praised the work of the region’s SES units – and the role they play in the local community – at the handover of 10 new 4WDs to SES units.
Toowoomba Ready For Ex-Cyclone
Toowoomba Regional Council says it’s ready for any potential trouble from the remnants of Cyclone Debbie
Council Updates Weather Alert
The South Burnett Regional Council advised on Wednesday it is continuing to monitor the weather forecast for ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie, which is now tracking south as a tropical low.
WH&S To Probe Bridge Incident
The South Burnett Regional Council will help Workplace Health and Safety officers investigate the circumstances that led to a contractor being seriously injured on Tuesday.
Excavator Driver Hurt As Bridge Fails
An excavator driver suffered serious injuries when his 23.5 tonne machine plunged seven metres through a derelict wooden bridge near Brooklands on Tuesday afternoon, landing upside down in Barker Creek
Rates: How Do We Shape Up In 2017?
In 2014, southburnett.com.au carried out a detailed study of South Burnett rates; here’s our fourth annual review
Councillor To Head Rabbit Board
Toowoomba councillor Anne Glasheen has been appointed chairperson of the Darling Downs-Moreton Rabbit Board.
Hall Carpark Costs Queried
A decision to put $250,000 towards the cost of a bitumen car park for the Blackbutt Memorial Hall led to some harsh words at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Ergon Purchase Decision Deferred
A decision to purchase a former Ergon Energy building and freehold land in Haly Street, Kingaroy was overturned at Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
Water Restrictions Rise To Level 3
The South Burnett Regional Council increased water restrictions from Level 2 to Level 3 at Wednesday’s Council meeting in response to falling dam levels.
South Burnett Now Motorcycle Friendly
The South Burnett has become the first “motorcycle friendly” region in Queensland.
Mayor Rejects Call For Memerambi Inquiry
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has rejected a call by One Nation’s Queensland leader Steve Dickson for an inquiry into Memerambi Estate.
Work Starts On Corndale Rd
South Burnett Regional Council workers have begun road reconstruction work on Corndale Road at Memerambi.
Bridge Gets ‘Officially’ Opened
It was a case of third time lucky on Sunday afternoon when friends and supporters of South Burnett Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff held an official opening for the recently renamed Kathy Duff Bridge at Silverleaf.
New Operator Sought For Ringsfield
Nanango’s Ringsfield House will close its doors on March 31 for six to eight weeks while the South Burnett Regional Council searches for a new operator and straightens out the historic property’s land titles.
Mayor Pushes For Rail Commitment
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has called on the Federal Government for a solid forward-funding commitment to build the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line in the upcoming 2017-18 Budget.
More Roadworks To Begin
The South Burnett Regional Council has released details of two more roadworks projects which may cause disruptions in the local area.
Games Relay Coming To South Burnett
The Queen’s Baton Relay will pass through the South Burnett on March 27 next year as part of the lead-up to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Two Local Projects Short-Listed
Two projects put up by the South Burnett Regional Council and Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council for funding under Round 3 of the State Government’s Building our Regions program have been short-listed.
