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.
Meetings To Discuss Water Projects
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking more input from the community about three projects identified during the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study before deciding if they should proceed to the next stage.
Work Starts On $1.6m Upgrade
Work on Blackbutt’s $1.6 million streetscape and footpath upgrade began last week, with Council workers starting to remove the old gutters and pavement.
Council To Fight Grants Cut
The South Burnett Regional Council will call on the State Government to conduct an independent review into the operation of the Queensland Local Government Grants Commission.
Region Starts To Count The Cost
A number of roads have re-opened across the South Burnett but extensive flooding continues along Barkers and Barambah creeks.
Council Issues Water Alert
South Burnett Regional Council has issued a boil water alert to residents and visitors in Murgon, Wondai and Yallakool Caravan Park.
Krebs Bridge To Stay Closed
South Burnett Regional Council has warned that Krebs Bridge, near Murgon, may not re-open until Thursday.
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.
