Vandals Destroy Disability Toilet
The South Burnett Regional Council has been forced to close a disability toilet in Blackbutt for urgent repairs after vandals wrecked the facility.
RADF Funds Three Local Projects
Three projects have received funding from the South Burnett Regional Council under the latest RADF round.
TRC Adopts EV ‘Transition’ Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed a plan to transition its fleet to electric vehicles.
Finalists In Recycling Awards
Three South Burnett finalists have been named in the 2023 Change Maker Awards linked with the Containers for Change scheme.
$290,000 For Water Storage Design
South Burnett Regional Council has secured $290,000 in State Government funding to complete a detailed design of a proposed 140-150Ml off-stream water storage to improve Kingaroy’s water supplies.
Opinions Sought On Vegetation
SBRC representatives will be attending this Saturday’s Ros Gregor parkrun to seek input into the future of vegetation along the trail.
Opinions Sought On Fate Of Tree
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking community feedback about the potential removal of a large hoop pine in Macalister Street, Murgon.
‘Solid Investment’ In Councils
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has described Tuesday night’s Federal Budget as a “solid investment” in local government but is disappointed with some aspects.
Mayor Calls On LNP To Speak Up
Mayor Brett Otto has called on the LNP to state its position about the impact renewable energy projects are having on regional communities.
Applications Open For Bursaries
South Burnett women are eligible for $1000 bursaries being offered by the National Council of Women in Queensland.
YAG Is Building Confidence
Have you ordered your flowers yet for Mother’s Day? If you happen to live near Cherbourg, there’s a bunch of young people who are very keen to help you …
Vandalism ‘Costing Thousands’
South Burnett Regional Council has called for community support to curb rising vandalism and anti-social behaviour in the South Burnett.
Rhonda To Run For Mayor
Mental health and disability advocate Rhonda Trivett has announced plans to run for South Burnett Mayor at the 2024 Council elections.
Council Hosts Business Brekkie
SBRC is hosting a Link Up Business breakfast next week for local businesspeople to network and share ideas.
TRC Offers STEM Challenge
Years 9-12 students in the Toowoomba Regional Council area have been invited to take part in the Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards.
Mediation Order Over Water Plant
South Burnett Regional Council’s multi-million dollar claim against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant is slowly progressing in the Brisbane Supreme Court.
Register Now For Fishing Comp
Registrations are now open for the 2023 Festival of the Dams fishing competition.
Council Spends $112k On Xmas Trees
South Burnett Regional Council will spend an estimated $112,322 to erect and decorate eight Christmas trees around the region this year.
State Caps Electoral Spending
The State Government has passed legislation to limit expenditure by Mayoral and Councillor candidates at the March poll.
Mayor Weighs Up Options
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has not yet decided if he will restand for the region’s top job.
