History Lives On In Old Truck
For decades, farmers’ trucks trundled down Haly Street in Kingaroy to deliver hessian bags of freshly threshed peanuts to the Peanut Marketing Board …
Youth Council Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the 2026 South Burnett Regional Youth Council.
Council Slugged With Soaring Charges
South Burnett Regional Council has called for an urgent review of Federal Government charges after being slugged with a 23 per cent rise for hosting the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast service at Kingaroy Airport.
Inquiry To Examine Council Funding
The Federal Government’s House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport is inviting submissions examining the funding and financial sustainability of local councils.
Firms Urged To Join Supplier Lists
South Burnett Regional Council announced upgrades to its online supplier platforms at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s recent meet’n’greet.
Council Seeks Feedback On Park
South Burnett Regional Council has invited Wondai residents to provide feedback about the redevelopment of the playground at Coronation Park.
Residents Left In Dark By Telcos
A group of Nanango residents, angry about the repeated mobile phone and internet outages in the local area, met on Wednesday night to air their grievances.
Residents Discuss Fate Of Roller
Maidenwell residents have shared their ideas with the South Burnett Regional Council about the future of the steam roller currently located near the Maidenwell Oval.
Councillors Push For Change
South Burnett Regional Council took 13 motions to the recent Local Government Association of Queensland Conference at the Gold Coast, with all but two being approved by the other Council representatives present.
Shannon Wins Rates Discount
The winner of the South Burnett Regional Council’s recent “rates notice” competition has been announced.
Council Adopts Annual Report
South Burnett Regional Council adopted its 2024-25 Annual Report at its October general meeting.
Council Plea Over Parking
Murgon councillor Heath Sander – who was recently elected president of the Murgon Business and Development Association – has written to local businesses in a bid to address parking issues in Lamb Street.
Christmas Lunch Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets have gone on sale for the South Burnett Mayor’s 2025 Community Christmas Luncheon.
Ellesmere BESS To Double
The proposed Akaysha Energy Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at Ellesmere has more than doubled in size.
Conservation Trainees Join Council
Golden West Apprenticeships, in partnership with the South Burnett Regional Council, has received funding to deliver targeted training in conservation and ecosystem management.
Wind Farm To Fund Road Upgrade
Work will begin next week to upgrade a section of Niagara Road in a joint project by Wambo Wind Farm and Western Downs Regional Council.
Council To Build Dual-Use Play Area
South Burnett Regional Council has revealed the location of the new Wooroolin skate park, an election promise by Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington ahead of the last State poll.
Upgrade For Nanango Path
A $20,000 upgrade will begin later this month on the Ros Gregor Nature Walk at Nanango to prevent flooding cutting the path.
Poolpod Opens New Opportunities
South Burnett residents who have difficulty getting into or out of Council’s swimming pools, have a new independent option, thanks to Heritage Nanango Community Funding.
It’s Time To ‘Get Ready’
Get Ready Queensland Week runs from October 6-12.
