Former Mayor Of Kingaroy Dies
The funeral for former Kingaroy Shire chairman Bob Downes will be held on Tuesday
Court Clears Way For Memerambi Solution
A solution to Memerambi’s controversial housing estate is on the horizon following a win by the South Burnett Regional Council in the Planning and Environment Court.
Councillor Dies Of Cancer
Cherbourg councillor Bert Button, who died of cancer on Sunday morning, is being remembered
Think Tank Looking For Ideas
South Burnett tourism operators will have the opportunity next week to help formulate a strategy aimed at expanding the local tourism market by more than a third in the next six years.
Push For Better Tourism Signs
The South Burnett Tourism Association wants better signs placed outside the region to draw more tourists to the South Burnett.
Facelift For South Burnett Parks
South Burnett Regional Council says it has been busy upgrading parks and gardens across the region over the past few months.
Drought Blamed For Water Quality Issues
The South Burnett Regional Council’s problems with the Kingaroy water supply are continuing with news this afternoon that another naturally occurring chemical has been detected in the supply.
Blackbutt ‘Will Stay In South Burnett’
Moves by some Blackbutt residents to leave the South Burnett and join Toowoomba Regional Council will not bear fruit, SBRC Mayor Wayne Kratzmann said today.
Council Plans More Road Maintenance
SBRC plans to refocus its efforts on road maintenance instead of capital works
Council’s Grants Program Opens
Council’s second round of funding offered under its Community Assistance Grants program is now open.
Councils To Collect New Levy
Toowoomba Regional ratepayers will notice there is a levy – the Queensland Emergency & Fire Levy – included on their February rates notice which are being issued this week.
Problem At Water Plant
Gordonbrook Treatment Plant is currently experiencing mechanical issues.
Councillor Adamant He
Has Done Nothing Wrong
South Burnett councillor Damien Tessmann’s bid to have the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal review an adverse finding against him by the Regional Conduct Review Panel has failed.
Acting CLO For Yarraman
Bronwyn Holland will be acting as the Toowoomba Regional Council’s Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for Yarraman and Crows Nest until a replacement is appointed following Caley Quinn’s resignation.
Council Releases Visit Schedule
Toowoomba Regional Council today released its schedule of “Friday visits” by councillors to different towns around the region and Yarraman appears to have missed out.
‘Advantages’ In Boundary Change: Mayor
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio can see advantages in having Blackbutt and Yarraman in the same council area but his feelings are officially neutral on a push by some Blackbutt residents to leave the South Burnett
Healthy Reasons To Celebrate
Jamie’s Ministry Of Food – currently visiting the South Burnett – celebrated its second birthday on Wednesday and local residents were invited along for the party.
Right Mountains, Wrong Restaurant
South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann has refuted a suggestion by former Greens candidate for Nanango Grant Newson that a Bunya Mountains business purchased by his wife last year had been used to host a Council function.
Temporary School Bus Route Is ‘Safe’
The temporary closure of Nanango’s Drayton Street bridge has local councillor Barry Green worried
Council Keeps Eye On Cyclone
After being battered in last year’s floods, North Burnett Regional Council isn’t taking any chances with the cyclone currently forming off the North Queensland coast, urging residents to prepare for severe weather.
