Councils Want A Bigger Say
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation Of Councils will lobby the State Government to give local councils a greater say in the rollout of renewable energy projects.
Council Seeks Youth Leaders
Toowoomba Regional Council is inviting young people aged between 14-24 to apply for Council’s 2025 Youth Leaders Program.
Ex-Councillor Joins Energy Qld Board
Former Toowoomba councillor Megan O’Hara Sullivan has been appointed to the Board of government-owned corporation Energy Queensland.
Council Outlines Arts Objectives
South Burnett Regional Council adopted the region’s first Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy at its May general meeting.
Wildlife Program Wins Award
A wildlife program supported by Toowoomba, Gympie and Somerset councils has won an LGMA Award For Excellence.
Community Centre Talks Continue
South Burnett Regional Council has been discussing potential sites for a new Community Centre on the Bunya Mountains with a local group of residents.
TRC Revamps Portfolio System
Toowoomba Regional Council has restructured its portfolio system for councillors, scrapping “leaders”, creating two new committees and sharing portfolio duties among groups of councillors.
Gympie Votes Down Moratorium Call
Gympie Regional Council has refused to support a proposed moratorium on renewable energy projects in the region, despite being asked to do so by the South Burnett Regional Council.
SBRC Trials New Waste Trucks
South Burnett Regional Council will begin trialling new colour-coded garbage collection trucks in June.
Mayor To Chair Roads Group
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff has been elected chair of the Wide Bay Burnett Regional Roads and Transport Group.
TRC Urges Residents To Fill In Survey
Toowoomba Regional Council is encouraging residents to have a say on Council’s services, activities and performance.
$1000 Bursaries For Women
South Burnett women have been invited to look over the criteria for a string of $1000 bursaries being offered by the National Council of Women in Queensland.
Spotlight On Council Sustainability
A Federal Government committee will begin holding public hearings this week into the sustainability of local governments across Australia.
Councillors ‘Workshop’ Proston Issues
South Burnett Regional Council held a workshop “on the road” in Proston this week.
Council Axes Portfolio System
South Burnett Regional Council has scrapped its portfolio system but will review the decision next year .
Asbestos Alert At Kingaroy Tip
An area within the Kingaroy tip has been cordoned off after building materials were illegally dumped at the facility.
Feedback Sought On Weir Trial
UPDATE This event has been cancelled.
Council To Prioritise Road Repairs
South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff says repairs to the region’s road network will continue to be a priority for Council.
New Flood Signs To Alert Drivers
South Burnett Regional Council is installing permanent flood warning signs to alert drivers near high-risk trouble-spots.
Mayor Backs Zero Rates Rise
South Burnett ratepayers will most likely face a general rate rise of somewhere between zero per cent and 3 per cent in the upcoming Council Budget.
