TRC Appoints New GM
Toowoomba Regional Council has appointed a new Planning and Development General Manager.
Arts Funding Announced
South Burnett Regional Council will allocate $16,126 to six projects that applied for funding in the August round of the Regional Arts Development Fund.
Get Ready To Light Up Christmas!
The annual Santa Claus Lane and Santa’s Workshop competitions are on again!
Landholders Lay Almost 6350 Baits
A total of 77 landholders took part in South Burnett Regional Council’s baiting campaign in September, Cr Scott Henschen told a recent Council committee meeting.
Councils Push For More Road Funding
The South Burnett Regional Council has joined with Western Downs council to put forward a motion at next week’s Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) conference to address some of the road-funding issues afflicting local councils.
$5000 Bushfire Grants Available
South Burnett Regional Council has grants of up to $5000 available for projects designed to build resilience and economic recovery in the region.
Council Debates $1.3m RSL Project
South Burnett Regional Council will examine its options to help a $1.3 million housing development proposed by the Kingaroy-Memerambi RSL Sub-Branch.
Ringsfield Members Appointed
Ringsfield House took its first step towards reactivation as a Nanango community hub on Wednesday when the South Burnett Regional Council appointed three people to its new Ringsfield House Advisory Committee.
More Fireweed Sites Found
Efforts to increase the awareness about Fireweed outbreaks in the South Burnett region appear to be paying dividends.
Community Groups Share $29,000
Twenty-three community groups will share $29,349 in grants from the latest round of South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Grants program.
Council To Meet Less Frequently
South Burnett Regional Council will shave its standing committee meetings from three per month down to two so it can put more time into planning its next Budget.
Town Clock To Be Restored
South Burnett Regional Council is refurbishing Blackbutt’s distinctive town clock and plans to install a new movement.
Alfresco Dining Coming Soon
Work on the Kingaroy Transformation Project is expected to wind up early next year with alfresco dining options likely to appear on the town’s footpaths within months.
Vandals Target Murgon Toilets
The public toilets in Murgon’s QEII Park in Lamb Street have the dubious distinction of being the most vandalised in the South Burnett.
Council Clears Div 1 Councillor
South Burnett councillors have unanimously endorsed a motion clearing Cr Jane Erkens of inappropriate conduct.
Free COVID Test Kits Available
Concession card holders in the South Burnett and Toowoomba council areas can now get free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at Council facilities.
TRC Garbage Goes Electric
Toowoomba Regional Council has awarded a new waste contract to JJ Richards Waste and Recycling which includes an electric truck being added to the fleet.
Council Tightens Debt Policies
South Burnett ratepayers will have less time to pay their overdue rates and charges when changes to the Council’s rates collection process come into effect at the end of this month.
Grant For Progress Association
Yarraman & District Progress Association has received a $2310 grant under Round 1 of Toowoomba Regional Council’s community grants scheme for 2o22-23.
2020 Flood Repairs Pass Milestone
Toowoomba Regional Council says it has reached a major milestone in its Flood Recovery Program, replacing the last of the 42 culverts and floodways that were severely damaged by the 2020 February floods.
