Lunch To Support Local Families
Tickets have gone on sale for the Mayor’s Community Charity Luncheon which hopes to being Christmas cheer to local families in need.
Council Gives Land For Social Housing
South Burnett Regional Council is donating land in Kingaroy for the construction of two social housing units.
$134,000 Given To Community Groups
South Burnett Regional Council gave almost $134,000 to community groups in 2021-22 according to its latest Annual Report.
SBRC Releases Annual Report
South Burnett Regional Council has released its latest annual report after voting to do so at last week’s Ordinary Meeting.
Council Offers ‘Cent Sale’
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting community groups to attend a cent sale with a difference on November 19.
Recycling Bins Start To Arrive
The yellow lid recycling bins for the South Burnett’s kerbside recycling have started to arrive at J.J. Richards’ depot in Kingaroy.
TRC Seeks Urgent Pipeline Talks
TRC is seeking immediate discussions with the State Government before making a decision on the proposed Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline.
$200,000 Upgrade At Dam
South Burnett Regional Council hopes to attract more corporate stays at Bjelke-Petersen Dam with a planned $200,000 upgrade of facilities.
SBRC Approves Nanango Subdivision
A new 20-lot residential subdivision in Nanango has been approved by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Another Servo For Wondai?
A proposed service station in Wondai was given preliminary approval at the SBRC’s October general meeting.
Council To List Decade Of Spending
A report breaking down what the South Burnett Regional Council has spent in each of its six divisions over the past 10 years will be tabled early next year.
Council Briefed On Solar Farm Plan
South Burnett councillors have been briefed on a proposed 250-275MW solar farm which proponents hope to build north of Blackbutt.
TRC Starts $200m Dam Project
Toowoomba Regional Council has begun the process for the $200 million upgrades of Cressbrook and Cooby dams, part of controversial spillway safety upgrades forced on local councils by the State Government.
Council Starts Budget Talks
South Burnett councillors and staff are putting an unprecedented nine months’ work into preparing the region’s 2023-24 Budget in a bid to deliver the best possible outcome for residents.
TRC Offers $2500 Youth Grants
Applications are closing soon for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of youth grants.
Push To Form Local Pest Groups
South Burnett Regional Council will be the lead agency in a new co-ordinated program across the Burnett and Gympie regions targeting feral pests and invasive weeds.
Littleproud Slams BBRF Axing
Member for Maranoa David Littleproud has slammed a Federal Government decision to axe Round 6 of the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF).
Change To Speed Up Social Housing
The State Government has made changes to fast-track planning approvals for community, social and affordable housing.
Housing Action Plan To Be Drafted
A South Burnett Local Housing Action Plan will be drafted in the wake of the South Burnett Housing and Homelessness Forum held in Nanango earlier this month.
Council Responds To Magpie Threats
With magpie breeding season now in full swing, South Burnett Regional Council officers have begun receiving reports about attacks.
