TRC Adopts Growth Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed a growth plan to accommodate the extra 66,000 people expected to join the regional population during the next 30 years.
Dob In A Dumper
South Burnett Regional Council has urged residents to report illegal dumping within the region, following 26 incidents in January alone.
Breakthrough In Pay Dispute
Stalled wage negotiations between members of The Services Union and the South Burnett Regional Council are back on track.
Council Adopts Park Master Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has accepted a Master Plan for the redevelopment of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.
Council Issues Boil Water Alert
UPDATE March 23, 2023: The Boil Water Alert has been lifted.
KTP Bill Totals $17.64m
A total of $17.64 million has been spent on the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP), with $9.4 million of this coming from rates.
Councillors Discuss Cat Registrations
South Burnett councillors are suggesting the re-introduction of registration fees for cats, despite it being a costly failure the last time it was implemented locally.
Coffee, Cake And Chat
South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a free Coffee, Cake and Chat at Ringsfield House.
Council Defers Division Decision
SBRC has voted to defer any further discussions on moving from a divided to an undivided Council until after the next election.
Council To Discuss Divisions
A special meeting will be held by the South Burnett Regional Council on Monday to discuss whether or not the region should scrap Divisions.
Where Did Our Money Go?
Social media claims that Kingaroy receives the majority of the South Burnett Regional Council’s funding have been demolished by a new report on Council spending.
Twenty Sign Up At Call Centre
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow has congratulated the 20 new starters who began their training at the Cherbourg Call Centre on Wednesday.
New Look Planned For Scott Street
South Burnett Regional Council will conduct community consultations next month on an upgrade to the lower portion of Scott Street, Wondai.
Forums To Discuss Child Development
A nationwide census of early childhood development allegedly shows many South Burnett children are behind their peers when they start school.
Council To Review Grass Policy
South Burnett Regional Council will examine its policy on overgrown allotments to consider whether it should be expanded to include some rural residential lots.
Councillors Split Over Pay Rise
After taking no wage rise at all last year, the majority of South Burnett councillors have agreed to accept a 4 per cent wage rise for the 2023-24 financial year.
Wrecking Ball Promised For Eyesore
Kingaroy’s biggest eyesore may soon be no more … the row of dilapidated buildings along the lower section of Kingaroy Street could soon be demolished.
TRC Applies For Postal Vote
Toowoomba Regional Council will apply to have the March 2024 local government election conducted by postal ballot.
‘Smart Meter’ Roll Out Begins
Toowoomba Regional Council is about to start rolling out 22,000 smart water meters.
New CEO At TSBE
Former executive manager of Advance Rockhampton, Greg Bowden, has been appointed CEO of Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE).
