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.
Free Trees Available From Council
The South Burnett Regional Council is giving residents the opportunity to collect one native tree per address at no cost.
Residents Urged To
Join Council Campaign
Would you like your Council to grade more unsealed roads, fix more pot holes or perhaps put a badly needed coat of paint on a local hall?
$100,000 Available
For Seniors Week Events
Community organisations and councils can apply for subsidies of up to $1000 to help fund local events during 2017 Seniors Week, held from August 19-27.
Region Plans To Welcome Motorcyclists
The South Burnett is poised to declare itself the first “motorcycle friendly” region in Australia to encourage more motorcyclists to tour the region.
Doubts Raised Over Ergon Purchase
The proposed purchase of a disused Ergon Energy building in Kingaroy may be deferred or dropped following concerns the project could turn into a costly mistake.
More Rewards For Buying Locally
Have you noticed something new around the South Burnett lately?
Council Considers Christmas Tree Move
The South Burnett Regional Council is looking at the cost of relocating Blackbutt’s Christmas tree from Coulson Street to Les Muller Park, Mayor Keith Campbell said on Tuesday.
