TRC Seeks Dollars For Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council’s push to get financial support for its compulsory $270 million Cressbrook Dam Safety Project has been taken directly to Premier Steven Miles.
Moratorium Taken To Canberra
South Burnett Regional Council has taken its call for a moratorium on all renewable energy projects to the national stage.
Council Fees, Charges Rise 3pc
South Burnett residents face an average 3 per cent rise in Council fees and charges this financial year.
TRC Opens Grants Round
Applications have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants.
Toowoomba Rates Rise 5pc
Toowoomba ratepayers will face a 5 per cent increase in their general rates and a new levy after the Council handed down its 2024-25 Budget on Tuesday morning.
Memorial Park Upgrades Begin
South Burnett Regional Council has begun work on upgrading Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.
Gilla Focus For Biosecurity Checks
Toowoomba Regional Council will begin its 2024-25 Biosecurity Surveillance Program in July, inspecting properties throughout the region for invasive plants and animals.
Mayor To Consult Community
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has told Sky News she would not back nuclear power at Tarong, if the local community did not want it.
New Shopping Complex Approved
South Burnett Regional Council has approved the construction of a new multi-million dollar shopping complex in Kingaroy.
Council Issues Tiny Homes Warning
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a “buyer beware” warning for residents considering building a tiny home.
TRC To Split Region Into Zones
Toowoomba Regional Council plans to adopt a zonal model, linking individual councillors to specific regions.
Pop-Up On The Move
Nanango’s pop-up Containers For Change depot has shifted across the road, making life easier for both customers and employees of the recycling facility.
Speed Limit Cut In CBD
The speed limit within the Kingaroy central business district has been cut to 40km/h.
New Catwalks For Saleyards
Ten new catwalks have been built at the Coolabunia Saleyards, the latest upgrades at the facility.
‘Champions’ Visit Cherbourg
Cherbourg’s new State Government “champions” visited the community last week to catch up with Mayor Bruce Simpson and discuss issues with residents and council.
Councils Want A Bigger Say
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils will lobby the State Government to give local councils a greater say in the rollout of renewable energy projects.
Council Seeks Youth Leaders
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting young people aged between 14-24 to apply for Council’s 2025 Youth Leaders Program.
Ex-Councillor Joins Energy Qld Board
Former Toowoomba councillor Megan O’Hara Sullivan has been appointed to the Board of government-owned corporation Energy Queensland.
Council Outlines Arts Objectives
South Burnett Regional Council adopted the region’s first Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy at its May general meeting.
Wildlife Program Wins Award
A wildlife program supported by Toowoomba, Gympie and Somerset councils has won an LGMA Award For Excellence.
