Ex-Media CEO Wins Council Vote
Former APN CEO Mark Jamieson has been elected president of the Local Government Association of Queensland at the association’s Annual Conference this week.
Toowoomba Wants Flood Risk Feedback
Property owners in Yarraman, Cooyar and other parts of the Toowoomba region can now find out their flood risk with the launch of an online Flood Risk Information Portal.
Council Offers Free Scans
The South Burnett Regional Council is offering to scan residents’ important personal documents for free until November 30.
Ex-Mayor Appointed
To ECQ Review Panel
Former Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has been chosen to review the performance of the Qld Electoral Commission
No Excuse Not To Be Prepared
There’s going to be no excuse for South Burnett residents not to be prepared during the upcoming storm and bushfire season with the launch of a handy new guide on Friday.
Level 2 Restrictions As Dams Drop
The South Burnett Regional Council reminded residents today that Level 2 Water Restrictions are still in force throughout the South Burnett Region in all town areas.
Laughter’s The Best Council Medicine
This is a story that our councillors begged us not to run … but we’re not afraid to take on the tough assignments.
Council Invited To Nominate Project
Cherbourg Aboriginal Council is one of 31 Queensland councils which have been invited to apply for funding under a one-off special $5 million round of the State Government’s Building our Regions infrastructure program.
Council Announces Grant Winners
The South Burnett Regional Council has awarded $17,080 to 14 of the 23 local community groups who applied to Round 1 of its 2016-17 Community Assistance Grants program.
Retirement Village Conditions Relaxed
A decision to let a developer offload a $50,000 cost onto ratepayers split Council 4-2 on Wednesday
Council Launches Community Safety Guide
The South Burnett Regional Council will holding public meetings around the region over the next two weeks to promote disaster readiness ahead of the summer storm season.
Volunteers Receive Anzac Award
South Burnett Regional Council volunteers Daun Clapperton and Robyn Peterson were formally recognised by the RSL of Australia at a ceremony held at Anzac House in Brisbane recently.
Drought Dinners Make A Comeback
A series of free community dinners for residents in rural parts of the region will get a repeat run soon, thanks to the State Government.
Council Makes Roads Top Priority
The SBRC will need up to three years to bring all the region’s roads to an acceptable standard
TRC Looking For Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is calling for nominations from Yarraman and Cooyar residents for its annual Australia Day awards.
Caught Short By Missing Paperwork
A dispute between an electrician and Ergon Energy has delayed the reopening of Benarkin’s public showers and toilets.
Welcome, New Aussies!
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud paid a flying visit to the South Burnett on Wednesday to take part in one of the largest citizenship ceremonies ever seen in the region.
Council Gives RSL A Break On Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council has given Nanango RSL Memorial Services Club a three-year moratorium on its rates.
Swimming Pool Openings Delayed
Four of the South Burnett Regional Council’s five seasonal swimming pools will have a later start to this year’s swimming season than usual.
Rural Roads Getting Better: Jones
The South Burnett’s rural roads are steadily improving, Cr Spud Jones told Wednesday’s South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
