TRC Activates Disaster Group
Toowoomba Regional Council activated its Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) to “Stand Up” status on Friday morning.
South Burnett’s Been Lucky
The South Burnett has been “fortunate” major rainfall had tracked away from the region’s eastern boundary on Friday.
Council Backflips On Fee Rise
A planned 40 per cent fee rise at the Coolabunia Saleyards has been deferred until next financial year.
Hybrid Power To Back Up NBN Towers
Eleven NBN towers in the Gympie region will get back-up power that will enable them to continue working during emergencies, thanks to a $1.4 million Federal Government grant.
Potential Aged Care Site Identified
Toowoomba Regional Council has identified two blocks of vacant land which could be suitable if hopes for an aged care centre in Yarraman become a reality.
Weed Control Equipment Available
South Burnett Regional Council is urging landowners to take advantage of the range of equipment available to assist in their weed control efforts.
History Going, Going … Gone!
Kingaroy has lost another piece of its wartime history after the old Ambulance Station at Kingaroy Airport was demolished recently.
Obituary: Les Lind 1932-2022
A funeral service was held in Kingaroy on Thursday for long-serving Kingaroy Shire Councillor Les Lind, 89, who died last week after a long illness.
Council Calls For Police To Step Up
Cherbourg Mayor Elvie Sandow has queried crime statistics presented to her Council at a meeting with senior police on Thursday.
Views Sought On Pipeline Project
Toowoomba Regional Council residents have been invited to have their say on the proposed pipeline from Toowoomba to Warwick
Grants Hope To Fix Hall Shortfall
SBRC has agreed to contribute up to $225,000 – half the cost – to carry out urgent repairs to Mondure Hall.
Council Backs Big Avocado Plan
South Burnett councillors have given in-principle support to a community group’s plan to build a “Big Avocado” in front of the Archie Muir Centre in Blackbutt.
$1.9m ‘Resilience’ Grants Announced
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $1.6 million for multiple community projects under the Federal Government’s Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program.
Floods Leave $31,500 Bill
Flooding at Wondai’s Sportsgrounds caused by December’s storms and Tropical Cyclone Seth in January has left the South Burnett Regional Council with a $31,500 headache.
Councillors Zoom Into Meetings
South Burnett Regional Council has embraced videoconferencing software to allow councillors to attend weekly meetings “virtually” due to the COVID pandemic.
SBRC Seeks Funds For Weighbridge
South Burnett Regional Council will seek a 60 per cent subsidy from the State Government for the estimated $250,000 cost of installing a weighbridge and gatehouse at Nanango’s Waste Facility.
Council Approves Equestrian Plan
A long-term plan by the South Burnett Western Performance Club to upgrade its grounds in Nanango has been given the go-ahead by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Hotz Elected North Burnett Mayor
The Electoral Commission of Queensland has declared Cr Les Hotz the winner of the North Burnett Regional Council by-election for Mayor.
Kingaroy Is Charging Ahead
The mystery object in Kingaroy’s Alford Street car park was officially unveiled on Tuesday morning … a 50kW fast charging unit for electric vehicles.
SBRC Tips Extra $2.2m Into Roads
South Burnett Regional Council will spend the remaining $2.2 million of its Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Federal grant funding on roadworks.
