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.
Local Heritage Register Released
The South Burnett Regional Council has voted to include 69 sites on the Local Heritage Register … but nine other properties won’t be included to allow more discussions with the affected owners
Another 9km Of Rail Trail Sealed
Another 20 per cent of the South Burnett Rail Trail has been sealed.
Council Happy With Rail Trail Arrangements
The South Burnett Regional Council is happy to receive $30,000 a year from the Department Of Transport for maintaining the Blackbutt-Linville Rail Trail, and would like it to continue.
Toowoomba Backs Olympic Bid
Toowoomba Regional Council has voted to be part of a regional study into the feasibility of a South East Queensland bid for the 2028 Olympic Games.
Free Day At Library
Schoolkids interested in robotics and the fundamentals of coding can book into attend a free holiday activity which will be held at Yarraman Library next Tuesday (September 20).
$9000 For RADF Grants
The State Government has released details of its Regional Arts Development Fund grants for 2016-17, with the South Burnett targeted to get $9000.
School Car Park To Be Upgraded
The South Burnett Regional Council will begin an upgrade of the Durong State School carpark, set down area and bus turnaround on Monday, September 19.
Council Re-Leases
Kingaroy Swimming Pool
The South Burnett Regional Council will retain its existing Kingaroy Pool managers for another two years.
