Rates To Rise $7 Per Week
An average resident in Kingaroy will most likely be paying about an extra $7 a week in rates and charges following the adoption of Council’s 2024-24 Budget.
Interested In Biosecurity?
Toowoomba Regional Council is looking for members of the community that have a passion for ensuring the region remains vigilant in its fight against invasive plants and animals.
ALGA Backs Renewables ‘Review’
Council’s push for a moratorium on renewable energy projects has been debated at the ALGA conference.
Grant Delay Derails Council Figures
A delay in the payment to councils of Federal Government Financial Assistance Grants has affected the end-of-financial year bottom line of local councils.
TRC Seeks Dollars For Dam
Toowoomba Regional Council’s push to get financial support for its compulsory $270 million Cressbrook Dam Safety Project has been taken directly to Premier Steven Miles.
Moratorium Taken To Canberra
South Burnett Regional Council has taken its call for a moratorium on all renewable energy projects to the national stage.
Council Fees, Charges Rise 3pc
South Burnett residents face an average 3 per cent rise in Council fees and charges this financial year.
TRC Opens Grants Round
Applications have opened for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants.
Toowoomba Rates Rise 5pc
Toowoomba ratepayers will face a 5 per cent increase in their general rates and a new levy after the Council handed down its 2024-25 Budget on Tuesday morning.
Memorial Park Upgrades Begin
South Burnett Regional Council has begun work on upgrading Kingaroy’s Memorial Park.
Gilla Focus For Biosecurity Checks
Toowoomba Regional Council will begin its 2024-25 Biosecurity Surveillance Program in July, inspecting properties throughout the region for invasive plants and animals.
Mayor To Consult Community
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has told Sky News she would not back nuclear power at Tarong, if the local community did not want it.
New Shopping Complex Approved
South Burnett Regional Council has approved the construction of a new multi-million dollar shopping complex in Kingaroy.
Council Issues Tiny Homes Warning
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a “buyer beware” warning for residents considering building a tiny home.
TRC To Split Region Into Zones
Toowoomba Regional Council plans to adopt a zonal model, linking individual councillors to specific regions.
Pop-Up On The Move
Nanango’s pop-up Containers For Change depot has shifted across the road, making life easier for both customers and employees of the recycling facility.
Speed Limit Cut In CBD
The speed limit within the Kingaroy central business district has been cut to 40km/h.
New Catwalks For Saleyards
Ten new catwalks have been built at the Coolabunia Saleyards, the latest upgrades at the facility.
‘Champions’ Visit Cherbourg
Cherbourg’s new State Government “champions” visited the community last week to catch up with Mayor Bruce Simpson and discuss issues with residents and council.
Councils Want A Bigger Say
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils will lobby the State Government to give local councils a greater say in the rollout of renewable energy projects.
