Vandals Target Murgon Toilets
The public toilets in Murgon’s QEII Park in Lamb Street have the dubious distinction of being the most vandalised in the South Burnett.
Council Clears Div 1 Councillor
South Burnett councillors have unanimously endorsed a motion clearing Cr Jane Erkens of inappropriate conduct.
Free COVID Test Kits Available
Concession card holders in the South Burnett and Toowoomba council areas can now get free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests at Council facilities.
TRC Garbage Goes Electric
Toowoomba Regional Council has awarded a new waste contract to JJ Richards Waste and Recycling which includes an electric truck being added to the fleet.
Council Tightens Debt Policies
South Burnett ratepayers will have less time to pay their overdue rates and charges when changes to the Council’s rates collection process come into effect at the end of this month.
Grant For Progress Association
Yarraman & District Progress Association has received a $2310 grant under Round 1 of Toowoomba Regional Council’s community grants scheme for 2o22-23.
2020 Flood Repairs Pass Milestone
Toowoomba Regional Council says it has reached a major milestone in its Flood Recovery Program, replacing the last of the 42 culverts and floodways that were severely damaged by the 2020 February floods.
TRC Invites Aust Day Nominations
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting residents to nominate community achievers who will be considered for 2023 Toowoomba Region Australia Day awards.
Survey To Identify Key Needs
South Burnett Regional Council has received disaster recovery and resilience funding, and is asking the community to suggest key areas where it could be spent.
Yellow Top Bins Coming Soon
All South Burnett households and businesses which receive a weekly waste collection will be getting a yellow-topped bin in December as the region gears up for kerbside recycling.
Fireweed Found In South Burnett
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a Weed Biosecurity Alert after an outbreak of Fireweed was detected for the first time in the South Burnett.
Proston Water Bans To Stay
The failure of a key water pump – and then its temporary replacement – have been blamed for the emergency introduction of water restrictions in the Proston area.
Mayor Plans Community ‘Catch-Ups’
South Burnett mayor Brett Otto has scheduled a series of “community catch-ups” over the next six months to provide an opportunity for residents to speak to him.
Survey Targets Parking, Smoking
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking feedback from Kingaroy CBD business owners and the broader community about parking and smoking in the Kingaroy CBD.
Council Warning Over Pools
All swimming pools or spas that can hold 30cm or more of water – even temporary inflatable pools – must have a compliant swimming pool safety barrier in place at all times.
Yarraman Tip Blossoms For Spring
Yarraman’s Waste Management Facility was the runner-up in a recent Toowoomba Regional Council garden competition.
Youth Concert Rocks BaconFest
One of the highlights of the recent BaconFest weekend was “PigJam”, a battle of the bands competition held in Kingaroy’s O’Neill Square on the Saturday night.
Mayor ‘Disgusted’ By Pay Protest
Gympie mayor Glen Hartwig has blamed people “not from our region” for what he described as the “unprecedented” protest march in Gympie’s main street on Wednesday.
Mayor Calls For ‘Meaningful’ Summit
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has called for regional work visas, higher education funding, and increases to the pension income test to be a focus at this week’s Federal Jobs and Skills Summit.
Nominate An Oz Day Hero Now!
Nominations are now open for the South Burnett Regional Council’s 2023 Australia Day Awards.
