TRC Invites Aust Day Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting residents to nominate community achievers who will be considered for 2023 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
Survey To Identify Key Needs
South Burnett Regional Council has received disaster recovery and resilience funding, and is asking the community to suggest key areas where it could be spent.
Yellow Top Bins Coming Soon
All South Burnett households and businesses which receive a weekly waste collection will be getting a yellow-topped bin in December as the region gears up for kerbside recycling.
Fireweed Found In South Burnett
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a Weed Biosecurity Alert after an outbreak of Fireweed was detected for the first time in the South Burnett.
Proston Water Bans To Stay
The failure of a key water pump – and then its temporary replacement – have been blamed for the emergency introduction of water restrictions in the Proston area.
Mayor Plans Community ‘Catch-Ups’
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has scheduled a series of “community catch-ups” over the next six months to provide an opportunity for residents to speak to him.
Survey Targets Parking, Smoking
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking feedback from Kingaroy CBD business owners and the broader community about parking and smoking in the Kingaroy CBD.
Council Warning Over Pools
All swimming pools or spas that can hold 30cm or more of water – even temporary inflatable pools – must have a compliant swimming pool safety barrier in place at all times.
Yarraman Tip Blossoms For Spring
Yarraman’s Waste Management Facility was the runner-up in a recent Toowoomba Regional Council garden competition.
Youth Concert Rocks BaconFest
One of the highlights of the recent BaconFest weekend was “PigJam”, a battle of the bands competition held in Kingaroy’s O’Neill Square on the Saturday night.
Mayor ‘Disgusted’ By Pay Protest
Gympie mayor Glen Hartwig has blamed people “not from our region” for what he described as the “unprecedented” protest march in Gympie’s main street on Wednesday.
Mayor Calls For ‘Meaningful’ Summit
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has called for regional work visas, higher education funding, and increases to the pension income test to be a focus at this week’s Federal Jobs and Skills Summit.
Nominate An Oz Day Hero Now!
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett Regional Council’s 2023 Australia Day Awards.
Workers March On Council
A long-running pay dispute involving employees at Gympie Regional Council boiled over into a snap walkout on Wednesday morning.
Scammers Impersonate WDRC
Western Downs Regional Council has warned residents to watch out for scammers claiming to be from Council.
Short-Term Parking Plan For CBD
Parking in Kingaroy’s CBD may be limited to four hours under a new plan being considered by the South Burnett Regional Council.
New Amenity Blocks For Trail
Passing motorists, residents and people visiting the northern end of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail will soon be able to use better amenities.
No Budget For Brown St: Mayor
South Burnett Regional Council can’t afford to improve the Sandy Creek crossing in Brown Street at this time, Mayor Brett Otto said on Thursday.
Aquatic Centre Upgrades Complete
The South Burnett Aquatic Centre at Nanango has reopened to the public after renovations.
TRC Weighs Up Woolshed’s Future
Toowoomba Regional Council is analysing the benefits – and risks – of different operating models for the still-closed Jondaryan Woolshed.
