More Funds For Dumping Crackdown
South Burnett Regional Council has been successful in applying for a Waste Compliance Officer under Round 2A of the Local Government Illegal Dumping Partnerships Program.
Consultants To Review VICs
SBRC has engaged consultants Tilma Group to conduct a a review of Council’s Visitor Information Centre network.
TRC Backs Equine Centre Plan
The Toowoomba Region could soon be home to an Equine Centre of Excellence thanks to a grant from Toowoomba Regional Council.
TRC Changes Event Funding
Toowoomba Regional Council is changing the way it funds community events, with grants reflecting the size of the event and the number of patrons.
Rain Delays Fishing Festival
Anglers will be disappointed but this weekend’s Festival Of The Dams has been postponed due to all the recent inflows into Boondooma Dam.
Manure Eligible For Funding: Miles
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto wrote to State and Federal MPs last week pleading for help for farmers who lost topsoil in this year’s floods.
Pam Enjoys Tracking Down History
South Burnett Regional Council volunteer Pam Kerr prides herself on being able to solve mysteries.
River Road Upgrades Finished
The $115,000 redevelopment of the River Road cricket ground in Kingaroy is now complete after the installation of fencing, a new cricket pitch and two practice nets.
Council Watching Weather
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group has moved its status to “alert” as the region continues to watch weather systems around the Wide Bay and Burnett regions.
BOM Issues Flood Watch Alert
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a “flood watch” alert for the Wide Bay and Burnett, South-East Queensland, Darling Downs and Granite Belt areas.
TRC Lifts Local Disaster Status
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Local Disaster Management Group moved to “lean forward” status on Thursday morning as persistent rain continued.
Erkens Sworn In As Councillor
Nanango businesswoman Jane Erkens was sworn in as the new South Burnett councillor for Division 1 on Wednesday afternoon, just hours after she was declared the victor in the recent Council by-election.
Trees To Honour Queen’s Jubilee
South Burnett Regional Council will plant 14 jacaranda trees in Murgon’s QEII Park to honour the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee if a grant application is successful.
Birt Road Gets Initial Go-Ahead
Heavy summer rains have left the South Burnett’s road network with a $4 million repair bill.
Youth Councillors Begin Training
Members of the South Burnett’s new Youth Council undertook one of their first major activities at the weekend – leadership training.
Mayor Calls For Flood Recovery Fix
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has written to Federal and State Ministers and flood recovery decisionmakers pleading for help for farmers who lost topsoil in this year’s floods.
Councillors Welcome Health Boost
The recent announcement of $3.4 million in Federal funding for adult mental health has been welcomed by South Burnett councillors.
Mayor Lobbies For Region
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto and Cr Kathy Duff have used the upcoming Federal election to press the case for more Federal investment in the region.
Ringsfield Committee A ‘Priority’
The long-term future of Nanango’s Ringsfield House may become clearer soon.
Council To Distribute Baits
South Burnett Regional Council, in conjunction with Biosecurity Queensland, is organising another round of wild dog and feral pig baiting in the region.
