Get Up, Stand Up, Sit Down!
South Burnett residents trudging the long path to Reconciliation will now be able to enjoy a breather along the way thanks to a unique project by the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.
Small Business Groups Swap Ideas
South Burnett Regional Council hosted a meeting of representatives from a range of local associations on Wednesday to discuss the development of a Small Business Action Plan for the region.
TRC Celebrates $54m Win For Dam
Toowoomba Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald has thanked the State Government for committing $54 million towards the mandatory Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project.
Council Adopts Access Cards
An access card reader has been installed at the Memerambi Transfer Station to ensure only authorised residents can use the facility.
Wondai Museum Welcomes Visitors
The weather wasn’t the greatest but volunteers were still happy with the crowd that turned up for last Saturday’s Open Day at the Wondai Heritage Museum.
Have Your Say On Draft Plans
South Burnett Regional Council has organised a series of get-togethers so residents can share their feedback about Council’s draft Community Plans.
Work Starts On ‘Dark Fibre’ Link
Yurika – part of Energy Queensland – and the South Burnett Regional Council are currently building a high-speed telecommunication fibre link to the South Burnett, with funding support from the State Government.
Council Hosts Business Leaders
South Burnett Regional Council hosted the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s July meet’n’greet in the Kingaroy Town Hall Reception Room.
Elders Group Marks First Anniversary
The Cherbourg Elders Group met this week to reflect on their first 12 months of acting as an advisory body to the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.
Council Splits Over Comedy Clinics
South Burnett councillors narrowly voted in favour of supporting Laughter Clinics and a Winter Warmers comedy night to be hosted next month by the South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group.
Gympie Rates Rise 5.5pc
Gympie councillors voted unanimously to increase rates by 5.5 per cent at their 2025-26 Special Budget Meeting on Thursday.
NAIDOC Artwork In Library
The community artwork created during the recent NAIDOC Week celebration in Kingaroy will be on display soon in the Kingaroy Library.
Heit Appointed Deputy Mayor
Division 6 councillor Ros Heit will take over the role as Deputy Mayor of the South Burnett Regional Council on August 3.
Small Rate Rise But Fees Increase
South Burnett councillors unanimously voted on Wednesday to adopt their 2025-26 Budget, which includes a 2.25 per cent rate rise – or $45 per year – for almost 7400 property owners.
TRC Chalks Up $4m Surplus
Toowoomba Regional Council has turned around a forecast $5.7 million loss for last financial year into a $4 million surplus.
Council To Vote On 2.25pc Rate Rise
South Burnett councillors are expected to adopt a 2.25 per cent rise for most property owners when councillors consider the 2025-26 Budget at Wednesday’s Special Meeting.
Mayor ‘Still Hopeful’ About PCA
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff is still hopeful a buyer will come forward to take over the beleaguered Peanut Company of Australia processing plant in Kingaroy.
Slug For North Burnett Ratepayers
North Burnett residents face a 25 per rise in their rates bills following the passing of the North Burnett Regional Council’s 2025-26 Budget on Monday.
Council Shelter Opens
SBRC’s new Animal Management Centre – the replacement for the RSPCA shelter which shut on June 30 – has opened its doors.
Upgrades Completed At Saleyards
A series of upgrades have been completed at the South Burnett Regional Council’s Coolabunia Saleyards complex near Kingaroy.
