Council Defers Division Decision
SBRC has voted to defer any further discussions on moving from a divided to an undivided Council until after the next election.
Council To Discuss Divisions
A special meeting will be held by the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday to discuss whether or not the region should scrap Divisions.
Where Did Our Money Go?
Social media claims that Kingaroy receives the majority of the South Burnett Regional Council’s funding have been demolished by a new report on Council spending.
Twenty Sign Up At Call Centre
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow has congratulated the 20 new starters who began their training at the Cherbourg Call Centre on Wednesday.
New Look Planned For Scott Street
South Burnett Regional Council will conduct community consultations next month on an upgrade to the lower portion of Scott Street, Wondai.
Forums To Discuss Child Development
A nationwide census of early childhood development allegedly shows many South Burnett children are behind their peers when they start school.
Council To Review Grass Policy
South Burnett Regional Council will examine its policy on overgrown allotments to consider whether it should be expanded to include some rural residential lots.
Councillors Split Over Pay Rise
After taking no wage rise at all last year, the majority of South Burnett councillors have agreed to accept a 4 per cent wage rise for the 2023-24 financial year.
Wrecking Ball Promised For Eyesore
Kingaroy’s biggest eyesore may soon be no more … the row of dilapidated buildings along the lower section of Kingaroy Street could soon be demolished.
TRC Applies For Postal Vote
Toowoomba Regional Council will apply to have the March 2024 local government election conducted by postal ballot.
‘Smart Meter’ Roll Out Begins
Toowoomba Regional Council is about to start rolling out 22,000 smart water meters.
New CEO At TSBE
Former executive manager of Advance Rockhampton, Greg Bowden, has been appointed CEO of Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE).
Councils To Keep Stock Route Fees
Legislation passed by State Parliament on Thursday will allow local councils to retain more of their stock route fees revenue.
Mayor’s Vote Rejects 5G Tower
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto used his casting vote on Wednesday to knock back a proposal to build a Telstra 5G mobile phone tower on the outskirts of Kingaroy.
Council Explores Moving Church
Gympie Regional Council is exploring options to relocate the historic St Matthews Anglican Church building in Bligh Street, Kilkivan.
Locals Rally In The Rain Against 5G
About 60 people braved the rain on Tuesday evening in Kingaroy to rally against a proposed Telstra 5G mobile phone tower planned to be erected at the South Burnett Pistol Club.
Pound St Vote Next Week
UPDATE: The Pound Street meeting will now be held on March 1.
Councillor Ejected From Solar Farm
Mytilineos – the developers of the controversial Kingaroy Solar Farm on Kingaroy-Barkers Creek Road – held an official opening ceremony at the site on Friday.
Special Meeting To Debate Pound St
South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a Special Meeting on March 1 to discuss the future of the Pound Street site in Kingaroy.
Council Presses For Pond Upgrade
Cherbourg Council hosted a visit on Wednesday by representatives from the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) to inspect work completed after the 2013 floods.
