WDRC Unveils 3.8pc Rise
Western Downs Regional Council handed down an average general rates increase of 3.8 per cent on Wednesday.
South Burnett Rates Rise 3.65pc
A shock last-minute move by South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto to overturn weeks of deliberations failed at Wednesday’s Budget meeting.
Council Warning On Fake Calls
South Burnett Regional Council has warned residents to be alert to scam phone callers claiming to be from Council.
New Saleyard Pens Go Into Action
Thursday was a big day at the Coolabunia Saleyards … 1350 weaners went under the hammer, a zero-turn mower was given away, and the South Burnett Regional Council’s $145,000 investment in new pens was officially unveiled!
TRC Mayor Welcomes Budget
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed funding commitments announced in Tuesday’s State Budget.
TRC Unveils Record $651m Budget
The majority of urban residents in the Toowoomba Regional Council area will play an extra $129.23 a year in rates and charges following Council’s adoption of its $651 million 2023-24 Budget on Tuesday.
Call Centre Praised At Awards
The call centre project at Cherbourg was Highly Commended on Tuesday night at the Queensland Reconciliation Awards in Brisbane.
$97,000 Upgrade For SES
Blackbutt’s SES shed in Muir Street is about to get a $97,649 upgrade, including a new roof.
Councillor Defend’s Murgon’s Image
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has written to the Courier-Mail newspaper to complain about a report which claimed there is “fear on the streets” of Murgon.
Council Seeks Review Of GP’s Penalty
The recent suspension of Kingaroy GP Dr Isabella Jonsson from practising for three months will have a “catastrophic” impact on the community, South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto told Wednesday’s Council meeting.
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.
