WBBROC Wants Funding Extended
Councils in the Wide Bay-Burnett will pressure the Coalition to commit to several important council funding programs ahead of the up-coming Federal election on July 2.
Multi-Million Dollar Bridges Now Open
Three new concrete bridges at Silverleaf, Mondure Road and Weens Road, near Kingaroy, are now open
No Change In Supermarket Plans
The SBRC has a contract with the Blackbutt supermarket developer, and has no intention of breaking it
Councillors ‘Free To Speak’
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has described as “utter rubbish” a claim published on Facebook that councillors had been stopped from speaking to the public or the media.
SBRC Asked For All-Year Pools
The South Burnett Regional Council will consider a petition to keep the region’s swimming pools open all year.
Five Intersections Under Microscope
Following April’s announcement that the Federal Government will contribute $1.65 million to upgrade two of the South Burnett’s most dangerous “black spot” intersections, investigations are now underway at five other locations.
Queensland Health Approves Hospital
The Lady Bjeke-Petersen Community Hospital has been given a tick of approval by Queensland Health
Rail Trail Celebration Planned
Although the Kingaroy-Murgon Rail Trail is expected to be opened within a few months, its official opening won’t occur until October.
Water Changeover Goes Smoothly
The commissioning of the new $7.5 million Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant has gone smoothly and produced a couple of unexpected extra benefits.
SBRC Will Return To Half Yearly Rates
The South Burnett Regional Council will return to half-yearly rates notices next financial year
TRC Votes Down New Shire
Moves to create a new Darling Downs Shire have been quashed by the Toowoomba Regional Council
Council To Toughen Fraud Policy
The South Burnett Regional Council is expected to toughen its policy for managing fraud and corruption risks at Wednesday’s monthly Council meeting.
Water Restrictions
In Kingaroy Next Week
Kingaroy residents will face 48 hours of water restrictions from Monday to Wednesday next week
SEQ Role For Mayor
Toowoomba mayor Paul Antonio has been elected Deputy Chairman of the local government lobby group, the South East Queensland Council of Mayors.
TRC Adopts Lifetime Dog Tags
Toowoomba Regional Council is introducing lifetime animal registration tags for dogs across the Toowoomba region.
Half-Yearly Rates Back On The Table
The SBRC will consider moving from quarterly back to half-yearly rates at its next meeting on May 18
Shannus Fills Kingaroy Gallery
Hivesville artist Shannus O’Sullivan will be taking over the Kingaroy Art gallery in May with his 40th one-man show,
Councils Welcome Budget As ‘A Good Start’
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the extra $50 million in “Roads To Recovery” funding in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget, saying it is a “good start”.
Hope Blooms With Pink Rose
Kingaroy’s Memorial Park is sporting a new pink rose bush ahead of Mother’s Day
Tracey Shares Her Triumphs And Sadness
The South Burnett’s 2016 Relay For Life fundraising campaign was officially launched on Friday morning with an emotional talk by Aussie swimming star Tracey Wickham.
