Wagners Take Council To Court
Wagners have launched legal action against Toowoomba Regional Council in relation to the Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport development.
WBBROC Backs Water, Transport Projects
The South Burnett Regional Council’s priorities of getting better water supplies for local agriculture and improved heavy transport routes in the region are being backed by the Wide Bay-Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils (WBBROC).
Councils Call On Treasurer To Keep Promise
Local councils have called on the Federal Treasurer to deliver on a promise to restore the indexation of Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) payments in the 2017-18 Federal budget.
Two Projects In Running For Funding
Cherbourg Council has two projects shortlisted for funding under a special supplementary round of the State Government’s “Building Our Regions” funding scheme.
Council Prepares $4.2m Work List
South Burnett Regional Council staff are busily preparing a list of proposed projects to spend the $4.26m windfall announced on Thursday by the State Government.
$4.2m Jobs Boost For South Burnett
South Burnett Regional Council will receive a $4.26 million slice of a $200 million jobs program announced on Thursday by the State Government.
Arts Program Trimmed Back
The South Burnett’s Regional Arts Development Fund will be scaled back under new guidelines announced on Wednesday.
Ombudsman Complaint Prompts Change
Councils will no longer publicly “name and shame” residents for unpaid rates after a homeowner lodged a complaint about Toowoomba Regional Council with the Queensland Ombudsman.
Mayor’s Christmas Message
This is South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell’s first Christmas in the job. Here he reflects back on what he identifies as the main achievements since the March election
Special Lunch Helps Local Families
Struggling South Burnett families will be a little bit better off this Christmas, thanks to a charity lunch hosted by South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell in Kingaroy on Friday
$150 Sports Vouchers Open Soon
South Burnett parents have been urged to not miss out on the next round of “Get Started” vouchers
VP Day Memorial Enjoys A Facelift
A unique memorial marking the sacrifice of Australian troops during World War II has enjoyed a makeover, thanks to the long memory of a former Kingaroy Apex Club member.
Keep On Boiling, Blackbutt
The “boil water” alert for Blackbutt and Benarkin will have to stay in place until at least Monday
E Coli In Blackbutt, Benarkin Water
The South Burnett Regional Council has warned residents using Blackbutt and Benarkin town water to boil any tap water used for drinking
Council To Offer 10 Traineeships
The SBRC will take on 10 trainees in 2017, and will begin advertising the positions on January 9
Toowoomba Celebrates Jobs Growth
Employment data released recently for the June 2016 quarter shows unemployment has dropped in the Toowoomba Local Government Area.
TRC Unveils New Grant Program
A new grant program will be available to not-for-profit groups in the Toowoomba Regional Council area from the second half of 2017.
Radio Challenge Proves A Good Bet
Four local not-for-profit groups are each $200 richer thanks to a chat on the radio between Barry Green and 4SB breakfast announcer Inga Milosic.
New Pool Options In Wondai
Fitness fanatics – and those who’d like to be – should get along to the Wondai Swimming Pool in Mackenzie Street this summer.
Media Ban Suggested During Council Polls
The Crime and Corruption Commission has recommended the State Government ban the publication of allegations of corrupt conduct against a councillor or candidate in the lead-up to a council election.
