Invasive Cactus Found At Ballogie
South Burnett Regional Council’s pest management team has detected another outbreak of Harrisia cactus (Harrisia martinii) in the region.
Flying Fox Vegetation Cleared
South Burnett council workers have removed 38 truckloads of vegetation from around Taromeo Creek in Blackbutt in a bid to discourage Little Red flying foxes from roosting in the area.
SBRC To Form Youth Council
South Burnett Regional Council is in the process of setting up a Youth Council as part of its Corporate Plan.
Petition Targets NB Council
Member for Callide Colin Boyce has sponsored an official E-Petition to State Government demanding an inquiry into the North Burnett Regional Council.
Young Artists Tackle Litter
South Burnett Regional Council has partnered with Cloyna State School to encourage the local community to use Cloyna’s Waste Transfer Station more effectively.
Zala Named Top Manager
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council CEO Chatur Zala has been presented with the top award at the annual conference of the Local Government Managers Australia (Queensland).
Career Opportunities At WDRC
Western Downs Regional Council is on the hunt for people keen to kickstart their careers with a traineeship or apprenticeship.
Council To Survey Link Trail
Somerset Regional Council will commission surveyors to help determine the best location for a recreation trail along Coominya Connection Road between West Road and the Brisbane Valley Highway.
Have Your Say On Roundabout
South Burnett Regional Council has released the remaining dates for community consultation about the Wondai roundabout upgrade.
Businesses Network At Linville
A business networking event at Linville Hall drew more than 60 people to hear a line-up of speakers.
TRC Offers Active Opportunities
Toowoomba Regional Council is calling for applications from residents who are interested in receiving training to become qualified fitness or yoga instructors.
Demolition Begins At Showgrounds
Demolition of the old grandstand at Wondai Showgrounds began this week, the first stage of a major upgrade by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Tender Awarded For Upgrade
Toowoomba contractors Taddio Building Group have been announced as the successful tenderer for the upgrades at Yarraman Pool.
Kumbia Upgrade Gets Go-Ahead
Kumbia residents will be consulted about proposed upgrades to the town’s CBD after South Burnett Councillors unanimously approved draft plans at Wednesday’s Infrastructure Standing Committee meeting.
Nominations Open For Australia Day
It’s that time of the year when local councils are calling for nominations for Australia Day awards.
Council To Consult On Kumbia
SBRC will hold public consultations from mid-September with Kumbia residents on the latest draft designs for the town’s CBD upgrade.
Children Dress Up For Book Week
The fun, the stories and – of course – the costumes were out in force at South Burnett libraries last week.
SBcare To Take Over Common Hall
Community groups which meet regularly at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall have been told by South Burnett Regional Council they must find other premises by late October.
Mayor ‘Surprised’ By Decision
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio reacted with “surprise” after last week’s State Government announcement about the Wellcamp quarantine facility.
Council Urges Agencies To Act
A frustrated Cherbourg Council summoned welfare agencies to a public forum this week to focus attention on suicide and self-harm in the community.
