$5.6m Waste Facility To Open Soon
Yarraman’s new $5.6 million waste management facility is expected to be open for public use later this month.
New Life For Old Slab Hut
An empty slab hut in Blackbutt’s Les Muller Park will get a new lease of life soon, thanks to the organisers of the annual Blackbutt Avocado Festival.
Draft Regional Plan Unveiled
The South Burnett community has been invited to provide feedback on the draft Wide Bay Burnett Regional Plan.
Council Warns About Bitumen Scam
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a warning about “bitumen bandits” scamming local residents.
Recycling Scheme May Expand
The State Government is considering expanding it popular Containers For Change program to include glass wine and spirit bottles.
Health Expo Shares Information
Kingaroy Town Hall was filled with stalls on Thursday for the South Burnett Regional Council’s Health and Community Services Expo.
SBRC Seeks $300m Water Investment
The SBRC will call on the Queensland Government to fulfil a promise that all 732 workers employed at Tarong and Meandu will still have jobs after the power station eventually closes.
Lunch To Support Local Families
Tickets have gone on sale for the Mayor’s Community Charity Luncheon which hopes to being Christmas cheer to local families in need.
Council Gives Land For Social Housing
South Burnett Regional Council is donating land in Kingaroy for the construction of two social housing units.
$134,000 Given To Community Groups
South Burnett Regional Council gave almost $134,000 to community groups in 2021-22 according to its latest Annual Report.
SBRC Releases Annual Report
South Burnett Regional Council has released its latest annual report after voting to do so at last week’s Ordinary Meeting.
Council Offers ‘Cent Sale’
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting community groups to attend a cent sale with a difference on November 19.
Recycling Bins Start To Arrive
The yellow lid recycling bins for the South Burnett’s kerbside recycling have started to arrive at J.J. Richards’ depot in Kingaroy.
TRC Seeks Urgent Pipeline Talks
TRC is seeking immediate discussions with the State Government before making a decision on the proposed Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline.
$200,000 Upgrade At Dam
South Burnett Regional Council hopes to attract more corporate stays at Bjelke-Petersen Dam with a planned $200,000 upgrade of facilities.
SBRC Approves Nanango Subdivision
A new 20-lot residential subdivision in Nanango has been approved by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Another Servo For Wondai?
A proposed service station in Wondai was given preliminary approval at the SBRC’s October general meeting.
Council To List Decade Of Spending
A report breaking down what the South Burnett Regional Council has spent in each of its six divisions over the past 10 years will be tabled early next year.
Council Briefed On Solar Farm Plan
South Burnett councillors have been briefed on a proposed 250-275MW solar farm which proponents hope to build north of Blackbutt.
TRC Starts $200m Dam Project
Toowoomba Regional Council has begun the process for the $200 million upgrades of Cressbrook and Cooby dams, part of controversial spillway safety upgrades forced on local councils by the State Government.
