Green Light For Yarraman Servo
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a development application to build a new service station in Yarraman.
Free Financial Counselling Available
A free financial counselling service is available to South Burnett residents who may have problems meeting their bills or paying their rates.
Council Asks For Patience Over Roads
Emergency repairs are being undertaken now on South Burnett roads damaged in the recent floods, with higher-standard repairs to come after Federal funding is secured.
Boost For Youth Programs
The Federal Government will invest $400,000 in Cherbourg in a bid to help young people improve their mental health and reduce the risk of self-harm.
Council Brekkie Helps BlazeAid
South Burnett Regional Council staff members swapped their desks for fundraising at a special breakfast in Kingaroy on Thursday morning to help BlazeAid.
Council Discusses Recycling Again
South Burnett councillors are again exploring the idea of introducing kerbside recycling in the region.
Charity Brekkie To Launch Relay
The South Burnett’s 2022 Relay For Life fundraising campaign for Cancer Council Queensland will kick off next month.
Madeley Joins Div 1 Contest
A second candidate has tossed his hat into the ring to contest the by-election for Division 1 of the South Burnett Regional Council.
TRC To Develop Reconciliation Plan
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan in collaboration with Reconciliation Australia.
If It’s Flooded, Forget It!
Motorists are again being urged by Toowoomba Regional Council to avoid driving through dangerous floodwaters as parts of the region mop up yet again from weekend rainfall.
Council By-Election On April 30
South Burnett Regional Council has announced the date for the by-election to fill the Division 1 vacancy created by the recent resignation of Cr Roz Frohloff.
Property Values Rise 19.3pc
The average value of residential and rural land in the South Burnett has increased in the latest round of property valuations by Queensland’s Valuer-General.
Growers Urged To Back Water Project
An insufficient and uncertain water supply are stifling economic growth in Blackbutt, according to local growers.
Council Puts Spotlight On Police
Cherbourg councillors were assured by senior police on Thursday that youth offending in the community had actually halved over the past few years.
Party To Welcome Peanut Sculpture
Friends and supporters of Kingaroy’s Big Peanut will be gathering at Lions Park in Kingaroy on Saturday morning to officially welcome the new sculpture with a Community Peanut Party.
Council Program Extended
Local councils will receive a boost from an extension to the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program announced in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget.
Council Joins Mandate Protest
The South Burnett Regional Council will join a protest led by the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Shows against COVID-19 restrictions placed on ag shows by the State Government.
Major-General To Draft Recovery Plan
Cherbourg community received some high praise last week when the new State Recovery Coordinator for Queensland dropped by in the wake of recent flooding which cut off the town.
‘Toxic Dust’ Claims Put To Council
South Burnett Regional Council will investigate materials used to resurface a Kingaroy road after residents expressed concerns it may be toxic.
Repairs Start On Rail Trail
South Burnett Regional Council has authorised temporary repairs to begin on the South Burnett Rail Trail, which was badly damaged in the recent floods.
