$590,000 Upgrade For Tip
A weighbridge will be installed at the Wondai Waste Facility, thanks in part to a State Government grant.
Kirstie To Run For Mayor
It’s been rumoured for almost a year, but it’s now confirmed … Division 4 councillor Kirstie Schumacher will be running for South Burnett Mayor at the 2024 Council election.
Council Approves Park Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council has approved the second – and final – stage of the $450,000 redevelopment of Murgon’s QEII Park.
Tennis Great Finally Gets His Way
An eight year battle to get a section of road in Blackbutt renamed “Roy Emerson Way” to honour one of Australia’s sporting greats has come to a successful conclusion.
Council Debates Ticket Prices
Complaints about the cost of tickets for the South Burnett Regional Council’s “Day At The Dam” music festival have resulted in reduced admission prices for some teenagers.
Council To Sponsor Red Earth Forum
South Burnett Regional Council has voted to sponsor Red Earth’s Community Leadership Forum next month in Murgon, but not for the amount discussed at a committee meeting earlier this month.
TRC Calls For Award Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting residents to nominate community achievers who will be considered for the 2024 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
TRC Councillor Nominees Named
Twenty-four valid nominations have been submitted to Toowoomba Regional Council to fill the Council vacancy caused by the resignation of Mayor Paul Antonio.
TRC Urges ‘Minimal Disruption’
Toowoomba councillors have voted unanimously for Council to make its own submission to the Department of Transport and Main Roads on the proposed Toowoomba North-South Transport Corridor.
Diorama Captures Wondai’s History
A diorama depicting the early days of Wondai township was unveiled at the Wondai Heritage Museum’s Open Day on Saturday morning.
Levy Raises $736,000 For LifeFlight
South Burnett ratepayers have contributed more than $736,614 to LifeFlight over the past 13 years.
24 Hopefuls Apply To Council
Twenty-four nominations were received for the vacant Councillor position on Toowoomba Regional Council prior to Tuesday’s deadline.
Waste Contract Renewed To 2034
South Burnett Regional Council has renewed its contract with JJ’s Waste & Recycling for 10 years.
Council Queries $25,000 Request
Red Earth Community Foundation has requested South Burnett Regional Council contribute $25,000 towards its upcoming Leadership Forum in Murgon.
Meeting To Discuss Hall’s Future
South Burnett Regional Council will hold a public consultation meeting on August 28 to help determine the future of the Boondooma Community Centre.
Vandals Strike Toilet Block
A toilet block at Nanango’s Butter Factory Park has been damaged again by mindless vandalism.
Waste Facility To Expand
Blackbutt’s waste transfer station will get a commercial waste collection facility in the next few months.
Murgon Tree Gets Thumbs-Up
Community consultation about an 80-year-old hoop pine has revealed that most residents do not want it chopped down.
Mayor Takes ‘Extended Leave’
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto is taking extended leave from Council.
Vonhoff Appointed Deputy Mayor
Rebecca Vonhoff has been appointed as the new Deputy Mayor for Toowoomba Regional Council.
