Toowoomba Gets Flood Aid
Toowoomba Regional Council will get help under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) to assist with repairs from flooding in the region in March this year.
Poppies Placed On Graves
The South Burnett delegates making a pilgrimage to war graves in Belgium and the Netherlands have had their most emotional day so far.
Petition Targets
Coolabunia Toilet Block
A petition signed by 90 people calling for the demolition of the Coolabunia toilets has sparked great debate on social media.
Tiernan’s Crewmates Remembered
The South Burnett delegates visiting the Netherlands to honour former Murgon resident Patrick Tiernan have arrived safely in Europe and have begun their visit to significant war cemeteries.
Have Your Say On Signs
Yarraman and Cooyar residents have just four more days to register their support and ideas for new entrance signage being commissioned by Toowoomba Regional Council.
New Bridge Is Taking Shape
Construction is well underway on the replacement for Moloneys Bridge at Chahpingah which was washed off its foundations during the 2013 floods.
Boat Mountain Road To Close
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that a temporary full road closure will occur on Boat Mountain Road, Murgon, between Hetheringtons Road and Daniels Road to do slip repair works.
Council Looking At Upgrade
The SBRC is considering an upgrade for Kingaroy’s ageing Glendon Street Car Park
Council Plans Baiting Program
South Burnett Regional Council will be conducting another wild dog baiting program next month in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland.
Council Subsidies To Disappear
Developers who have plans to bring blocks in the region’s smaller towns on to the market should act quickly.
Mayor To Play Key Role In Rail Push
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio will represent southern Queensland’s interests in a group formed to ensure local government plays a key role in the development of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail line.
Delegation Leaves For Dodewaard
The South Burnett contingent heading to the Netherlands to mark the 70th anniversary of the death of Murgon World War II hero Flight Sergeant Patrick Tiernan flew out from Brisbane today.
Council To Sponsor 2014 Rides
South Burnett Regional Council will again be supporting Cycling Queensland’s Tour de Kumbia and Tour de Kingaroy.
Park Name Recalls Pioneer Brothers
The SBRC has voted to name a park after the Carew brothers, who moved to Kingaroy in 1898.
Tourist Park Expansions Planned
The South Burnett Regional Council wants to build extra holiday accommodation units at the Yallakool and Lake Boondooma tourist parks after Easter holiday makers booked out all existing cabins at both dams.
Five ‘Black Spots’ Identified
South Burnett Regional Council has worked in conjunction with other local councils to identify five major communication black spots in the region.
Council Team Excels In Challenge
Excellent decision making under pressure last week saw a Toowoomba Regional Council team judged the second best group in the State on a series of leadership tests at a Local Government Managers’ Australia (LGMA) Queensland Challenge.
Focus Back On Sunnyvale
Hot on the heels of its decision to approve the Taabinga Downs relocatable home project, the South Burnett Regional Council yesterday approved alterations to the master plan for parts of the large estate on the northern side of Kingaroy, formerly known as Sunnyvale.
Dog Inspections Start Next Month
The South Burnett Regional Council will run a house-to-house inspection program in the region’s towns and villages between May and November this year to detect unregistered dogs.
Toowoomba Residents Pay Up
Toowoomba Regional Council says its “supportive and collaborative approach” is paying dividends, with a drop in outstanding rates and charges.
