Familiar Face Signs Off
A small presentation was made at Kingaroy Library on Tuesday to one of the region’s long-serving Justices of the Peace who will be leaving the area soon.
Tributes Paid To Outgoing Mayor
Cherbourg Council has paid tribute to outgoing mayor Elvie Sandow and councillors who missed out on being re-elected.
Council Starts Its Four-Year Journey
Cherbourg made history again this week, becoming the first Council in Queensland to have its Mayor and Councillors officially declared elected after Saturday’s local government elections.
Council Inquiry ‘Kicking The Can’
The Federal Coalition has labelled this week’s announcement of an inquiry into the financial sustainability of local councils as “another broken promise” and “a cynical attempt to stall action to deliver more support”.
Inquiry To Examine Council Funding
A Federal Government committee has launched an inquiry into the financial sustainability of local councils throughout Australia.
Hospital Foundation Seeks Directors
Nominations have been called for Directors on the Board of the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Limited.
Council Asks For Sign Feedback
South Burnett Regional Council will hold a community consultation meeting to get feedback from Murgon residents about sign designs for QEII Park.
TRC Plans Multiple Flood Repairs
Residents along Pierces Creek Road – from Mt Binga to Crows Nest – have been advised by the Toowoomba Regional Council to plan their journeys as multiple flood recovery projects are scheduled for the remainder of this year.
Mayor Suffered Neck Fracture
Gympie Regional Council has confirmed that Mayor Glen Hartwig suffered a neck fracture during his car crash on March 4.
Reg, You’ve Done Us Proud
“We’ve Done Us Proud” … the Slim Dusty classic echoed across the Nanango Showgrounds on Friday afternoon at the start of a memorial service for the late Reg McCallum, OAM.
Tribute For Former Mayor
A tribute service to former Nanango Shire Mayor Reg McCallum OAM will be held today (March 8) at Nanango Showgrounds.
Candidate Calls For Youth Curfew
South Burnett Regional Council candidate Heath Sander has called for a curfew to be imposed on young people aged under 17 in a bid to curb youth crime.
Mayor Injured In Crash
Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig is expected to have further scans on Tuesday after being involved in a serious crash at Ross Creek, near Goomboorian, on Monday night.
Bumper Roll-Up At Yarraman
A forum for candidates contesting the upcoming Toowoomba Regional Council elections drew a bumper roll-up of candidates on Saturday night.
More Funding To Target Dumpers
South Burnett and Cherbourg councils have received funding to continue the employment of an illegal dumping compliance officer.
Early Voting Starts Monday!
You’ve probably been seeing a lot of eager would-be councillors out and about lately … and that’s because there’s Local Government Elections coming up.
TRC Budget Costs Drop
Toowoomba Regional Council’s estimated capital budget for the 2023-24 financial year has dropped by about $10 million, largely due to the timing associated with a number of water projects.
Property Portal Proves Popular
A record number of businesses are using Toowoomba Regional Council’s online real estate portal to look up rates and charges information.
Candidates Praised For Their Courage
The toxicity of social media meant many good people in Queensland’s 77 councils will not be recontesting their positions at the upcoming March 16 elections, a candidates’ forum held in Kingaroy heard on Monday night.
SBRC Backs LNP Renewables Policy
South Burnett councillors have backed LNP State policy on renewable energy by adopting points put forward by the party’s State Council.
