Kingaroy Plant Gets
Stamp Of Approval
The award-winning Kingaroy wastewater treatment plant has been featured on a new Netherlands stamp
Kingaroy Plant Gets
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
Upgrade For Recycling Plant
Cherbourg’s recycling facility will get a $499,000 upgrade, thanks to the State Government
Traineeship Program To Expand In 2017
The South Burnett Regional Council will expand its First Start traineeship program to 10 positions in 2017.
Council Projects Win Awards
The Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant and the new Kingaroy Wastewater Treatment Plant have both won awards at this year’s Institute of Public Works Engineering Excellence Awards
Swickers Fire To Delay Rail Trail
A South Burnett Regional Council contractor who has been working on the South Burnett Rail Trail has been given permission to swap over to the Swickers fire recovery project.
