Historic Records To Be Digitised
Representatives from the Queensland State Archives visited Nanango and Kingaroy council offices recently to help preserve important parts of the South Burnett’s history.
TRC Helps Revive Land For Wildlife
Toowoomba Regional Council has partnered with Land for Wildlife South East Queensland to relaunch the local Land for Wildlife program.
Work Begins On Park Master Plan
South Burnett residents are being invited to have their say on the future of Kingaroy’s Memorial Park and the W.J. Lang Memorial Pool.
South Burnett Councillor Quits
Nanango residents will be heading back to the ballot box following the shock resignation of Division 1 councillor Cr Roz Frohloff on Wednesday.
Christmas Tree Sparks Third Petition
A decision to move Wondai’s Christmas Tree from the Bunya Highway roundabout to nearby Coronation Park is continuing to cause grief for the South Burnett Regional Council.
Councillor Calls Out ‘Crazy’ System
South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff has described as “crazy” the fact she has now been twice investigated for alleged misconduct when she was just trying to help her community.
Farmers Urged To Speak Up On Water
Farmers are being urged to engage with the next phase of the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study, detailing what they want and what they are prepared to pay.
Mayor Says Kingaroy Water Safe
South Burnett Regional Council has reassured residents Kingaroy’s water supply is safe following the discovery of two bodies in Gordonbrook Dam on Saturday.
Internet Superhighway Hits A Pothole
South Burnett Regional Council will seek Federal Government funding for its plan to bring super-fast broadband to the South Burnett after the State Government failed to back the project.
$3m Project To Assess Water Options
The State Government’s promised Bundaberg and Burnett Regional Water Assessment – which includes water supply options for the South and North Burnett – will begin this week.
Main CBD Intersection To Close
Motorists will face more disruptions in the Kingaroy CBD over the next few weeks when the Haly / Kingaroy street intersection closes as part of the KTP.
Speed Limit Drops To 80km/h
The speed limit on the western end of Taylors Road in Kingaroy will be lowered to 80km/h in a bid to improve safety.
‘Truths’ Aired At Health Forum
The newly formed Cherbourg Health Council Forum met for the first time last week to discuss community concerns about the provision of health services in the town.
Shops Ready For Relaunch
A strip of empty shops at the corner of Lamb and Gore streets in Murgon will finally get a new lease of life in the next few months.
Waste Levy Exemptions Announced
The State Government is providing some of the worst-hit flood-affected communities with waste levy exemptions to help with the clean-up.
SBRC To Develop Container Policy
South Burnett Regional Council will begin work on developing a new policy to regulate shipping containers being placed on residential and rural residential properties.
Cherbourg Unveils Two New Homes
Two new homes have been officially unveiled in Cherbourg, the last of a group of six promised by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council to help lower the long waiting list for housing.
Warm, Wet Weather Breeds Mozzies
South Burnett Regional Council has offered some timely advice to residents to help keep mozzies – and the diseases they can carry – at bay.
Stay Alert But Not Alarmed
Last Saturday afternoon (February 26), the South Burnett Regional Council issued an Emergency Alert which was sent to mobile phones and landlines around the region.
Local Firm Wins Tender After Debate
A debate about paying a local company $130,000 more than a Brisbane firm to build a pump station switchboard led to a lengthy discussion at the South Burnett Regional Council’s February meeting.
