‘Solid Investment’ In Councils
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has described Tuesday night’s Federal Budget as a “solid investment” in local government but is disappointed with some aspects.
Mayor Calls On LNP To Speak Up
Mayor Brett Otto has called on the LNP to state its position about the impact renewable energy projects are having on regional communities.
Applications Open For Bursaries
South Burnett women are eligible for $1000 bursaries being offered by the National Council of Women in Queensland.
YAG Is Building Confidence
Have you ordered your flowers yet for Mother’s Day? If you happen to live near Cherbourg, there’s a bunch of young people who are very keen to help you …
Vandalism ‘Costing Thousands’
South Burnett Regional Council has called for community support to curb rising vandalism and anti-social behaviour in the South Burnett.
Rhonda To Run For Mayor
Mental health and disability advocate Rhonda Trivett has announced plans to run for South Burnett Mayor at the 2024 Council elections.
Council Hosts Business Brekkie
SBRC is hosting a Link Up Business breakfast next week for local businesspeople to network and share ideas.
TRC Offers STEM Challenge
Years 9-12 students in the Toowoomba Regional Council area have been invited to take part in the Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards.
Mediation Order Over Water Plant
South Burnett Regional Council’s multi-million dollar claim against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant is slowly progressing in the Brisbane Supreme Court.
Register Now For Fishing Comp
Registrations are now open for the 2023 Festival of the Dams fishing competition.
Council Spends $112k On Xmas Trees
South Burnett Regional Council will spend an estimated $112,322 to erect and decorate eight Christmas trees around the region this year.
State Caps Electoral Spending
The State Government has passed legislation to limit expenditure by Mayoral and Councillor candidates at the March poll.
Mayor Weighs Up Options
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has not yet decided if he will restand for the region’s top job.
Youth Council Sets Goals
Members of the 2023 South Burnett Youth Council held their first official training session at the weekend, guided by facilitators from the Youth Leadership Academy Australia (YLAA).
Council Poll Brought Forward
Next year’s Council elections have been brought forward to March 16 because of a clash with Easter.
Council Plans Hazard Burns
South Burnett Regional Council has prioritised four sites for its annual hazard reduction burns.
TRC Rejigs Rating Categories
Toowoomba Regional Council has adopted a number of recommendations from an external review into its rating categories.
Telstra Lodges 5G Appeal
Amplitel, part of the Telstra Group, has filed a Notice of Appeal with the Queensland Planning and Environment Court in relation to its application to build a new mobile base station near Kingaroy.
Council To Consult On Historic Tree
South Burnett Regional Council will consult the community about a request from the Murgon Business and Development Association to cut down a hoop pine in Macalister Street, Murgon.
Second Housing Project Unveiled
South Burnett Regional Council recently announced the second of four social housing projects.
