Works On Cherbourg Road
A section of Cherbourg Road will be reduced to single-lane traffic next week while roadworks take place.
Council Deficit $3.4m Below Forecast
South Burnett Regional Council’s deficit for 2020-21 is expected to be $3.4 million lower than originally forecast.
Our Loss Is Gympie’s Gain
South Burnett Regional Council will transfer a 2.679ha block of land to Gympie Regional Council to help tidy up the border between the two regions.
Full Steam Ahead For Kumbia
Kumbia’s CBD upgrade will be completed by Christmas next year, even if it winds up costing more than originally planned.
Council Backflips On Magpies
South Burnett Regional Council will hire a contract bird catcher to relocate dangerous magpies from Council land.
North Burnett Mayor Quits
North Burnett mayor Rachel Chambers will quit Council on December 11.
Council To Examine Weir Plan
South Burnett Regional Council will investigate a proposal that a weir be built on Barambah Creek to expand irrigation in the Moffatdale area.
TRC Calls For Wivenhoe Upgrade
Toowoomba Regional Council will write to the State Government urging an immediate upgrade to the Wivenhoe Pump Station, saying it is critical to the future growth of the Toowoomba region.
Special Holiday Treat For Kids
The popular crew from Blue Gum Farm TV will be coming to Kingaroy next week as part of a special school holiday treat for local children.
Group To Advise On Gardens
South Burnett Regional Council will invite people with an in-depth knowledge of plants to join a new Botanical Advisory Committee.
CCTV Cameras In Forecourt
CCTV cameras have been installed around the perimeter of the South Burnett Regional Council administration building, library, hall and forecourt in Kingaroy.
SBRC To Join Waste Planning
South Burnett Regional Council has agreed to take part in the planning process for the development of a Regional Waste Management Infrastructure strategy.
Cameras Installed To Catch Firebugs
Surveillance cameras have been installed at the Cloyna waste transfer facility in a bid to catch firebugs.
Invasive Cactus Found At Ballogie
South Burnett Regional Council’s pest management team has detected another outbreak of Harrisia cactus (Harrisia martinii) in the region.
Flying Fox Vegetation Cleared
South Burnett council workers have removed 38 truckloads of vegetation from around Taromeo Creek in Blackbutt in a bid to discourage Little Red flying foxes from roosting in the area.
SBRC To Form Youth Council
South Burnett Regional Council is in the process of setting up a Youth Council as part of its Corporate Plan.
Petition Targets NB Council
Member for Callide Colin Boyce has sponsored an official E-Petition to State Government demanding an inquiry into the North Burnett Regional Council.
Young Artists Tackle Litter
South Burnett Regional Council has partnered with Cloyna State School to encourage the local community to use Cloyna’s Waste Transfer Station more effectively.
Zala Named Top Manager
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council CEO Chatur Zala has been presented with the top award at the annual conference of the Local Government Managers Australia (Queensland).
Career Opportunities At WDRC
Western Downs Regional Council is on the hunt for people keen to kickstart their careers with a traineeship or apprenticeship.
