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.
Kingaroy Plant Gets
Stamp Of Approval
The award-winning Kingaroy wastewater treatment plant has been featured on a new Netherlands stamp
More Transparency In Council Elections
The Queensland State Government will introduce new laws to ensure greater transparency around donations for council election campaigns.
Intersection Re-Opens
The Clark & Swendson Road intersection, near Swickers, has been re-opened to two-way traffic.
Summer Reading Club Offers Holiday Fun
South Burnett children who want to take part in this year’s Summer Reading Club can pick up their activity pack from any of the South Burnett libraries from Saturday, December 10.
Charity Lunch Helps Struggling Families
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud will be the guest speaker at the annual Mayor’s Christmas Luncheon which will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on December 16.
Rail Users Rally Support For Project
The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association is asking supporters of the former rail link to write letters of support for a funding application.
Hardcopy Report Now Available
Printed copies of the South Burnett Regional Council’s 2015-2016 Annual Report are now available.
$300,000 For Flood Plans
Toowoomba Regional Council will receive $300,000 to develop a Floodplain Risk Management Plan for six towns identified as being at high risk of flooding.
Council Tests Market For Pound Street
The South Burnett Regional Council is testing the market for its former Pound Street depot site
Timber Museum Celebrates 15 Years
The South Burnett Timber Industry Museum in Wondai marked its 15th birthday on Saturday with a special open day which featured wood crafting demonstrations both large in small.
Cherbourg Receives $336,000 In Grants
Cherbourg will receive $336,000 in funding from the State Government’s $70 million infrastructure program
Local Sports Receive $238,721 In Grants
The South Burnett Regional Council and the Murgon and Districts Tennis Association will both receive $100,000 to build sporting infrastructure from a grant program run by the State Government.
Councillor Joins SQC Tourism Board
Cr Danita Potter has taken Mayor Keith Campbell’s place on the Southern Queensland Country Tourism Board
Spotlight On Region’s Water Trails
WBBROC has launched a tourist brochure to promote the aquatic attractions of the Wide Bay Burnett
Water Problems In Kumbia
The South Burnett Regional Council is asking Kumbia residents to limit their water usage on Thursday and Friday.
Council Seeks New Scrap Metal Merchant
The SBRC will soon be calling for a new scrap metal merchant after a collapse in metal prices
