TRC Urges Funding Model Change
Toowoomba Regional Council has again urged the State Government to review how it allocates funding it receives through the Financial Assistance Grant program.
Edwards Keen To Push Recycling
The fourth candidate who hopes to make a mark on the South Burnett Regional Council after the Division 1 by-election is Tony Edwards.
Groups Share $56,700 In Grants
South Burnett Regional Council will give $57,600 to 28 community groups in the latest round of its twice-yearly Community Grants and RADF programs.
Council Holiday Closures
South Burnett Regional Council has warned residents that its waste management facilities will be closed on two upcoming public holidays.
Crash Damaged Town Bore
Sunday’s horrific crash on Barkers Creek Flat is not only a tragedy for the families involved – and emergency services workers – but has also created a headache for South Burnett Regional Council.
Jackson Puts Up Her Hand For Div 1
Nanango Stags president Rebecca Jackson is the third candidate to announce she will be standing at upcoming South Burnett Regional Council Division 1 by-election.
Jackson Takes Top Spot On Ballot
Rebecca Jackson has secured the Number 1 spot on the ballot paper for the Division 1 South Burnett Regional Council by-election.
Green Light For Yarraman Servo
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a development application to build a new service station in Yarraman.
Free Financial Counselling Available
A free financial counselling service is available to South Burnett residents who may have problems meeting their bills or paying their rates.
Council Asks For Patience Over Roads
Emergency repairs are being undertaken now on South Burnett roads damaged in the recent floods, with higher-standard repairs to come after Federal funding is secured.
Boost For Youth Programs
The Federal Government will invest $400,000 in Cherbourg in a bid to help young people improve their mental health and reduce the risk of self-harm.
Council Brekkie Helps BlazeAid
South Burnett Regional Council staff members swapped their desks for fundraising at a special breakfast in Kingaroy on Thursday morning to help BlazeAid.
Council Discusses Recycling Again
South Burnett councillors are again exploring the idea of introducing kerbside recycling in the region.
Charity Brekkie To Launch Relay
The South Burnett’s 2022 Relay For Life fundraising campaign for Cancer Council Queensland will kick off next month.
Madeley Joins Div 1 Contest
A second candidate has tossed his hat into the ring to contest the by-election for Division 1 of the South Burnett Regional Council.
TRC To Develop Reconciliation Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan in collaboration with Reconciliation Australia.
If It’s Flooded, Forget It!
Motorists are again being urged by Toowoomba Regional Council to avoid driving through dangerous floodwaters as parts of the region mop up yet again from weekend rainfall.
Council By-Election On April 30
South Burnett Regional Council has announced the date for the by-election to fill the Division 1 vacancy created by the recent resignation of Cr Roz Frohloff.
Property Values Rise 19.3pc
The average value of residential and rural land in the South Burnett has increased in the latest round of property valuations by Queensland’s Valuer-General.
Growers Urged To Back Water Project
An insufficient and uncertain water supply are stifling economic growth in Blackbutt, according to local growers.
