‘Temporary’ Standpipe Prices Stay

‘Temporary’ Standpipe Prices Stay

Fees for using the South Burnett’s standpipes will remain fixed at the current rate despite a plea by Mayor Brett Otto to his fellow Councillors to show compassion for some of the region’s most disadvantaged residents.

Exhibition Raises Art Questions

Exhibition Raises Art Questions

Half a century ago the South Burnett’s councils began accumulating an art collection that is now so big that just a third of it almost completely fills Wondai’s Regional Art Gallery.

Streetscape Ceremony Postponed

Streetscape Ceremony Postponed

South Burnett Regional Council announced on Friday afternoon that the planned turning-of-the-sod ceremony for the Kingaroy Transformation Project won’t be going ahead as planned on Monday.

Changes Coming For Council Grants

Changes Coming For Council Grants

The South Burnett Regional Council will make changes to its Community Grants program next year, but whether they will be in place by the February grants round is undecided.

Health Summit Aims For Change

Health Summit Aims For Change

A Health Summit which aimed to bring agencies and the people they serve face-to-face to thrash out solutions to entrenched issues has been hosted by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council.

Council Targets Response Times

Council Targets Response Times

Poor communications from Council are the single biggest source of complaints amongst residents, Mayor Brett Otto told Wednesday’s SBRC Standing Committee meeting.

Waste Disposal Fees To Rise

Waste Disposal Fees To Rise

Fees for the disposal of commercial, industrial and construction waste at South Burnett Regional Council tips will rise on January 1.

Roads Funding Released

Roads Funding Released

The latest round of funding under the Federal Government’s Roads To Recovery program has been released to local councils.

Extra Staff To Handle Complaints

Extra Staff To Handle Complaints

Deputy Premier and Local Government Minister Steven Miles says more staff have been hired by the Office of Independent Assessor (OIA) to help keep up with the level of Council complaints.

WDRC Tightens Water Restrictions

WDRC Tightens Water Restrictions

Western Downs Regional Council has tightened water restriction levels across parts of the region due to soaring water use during the current hot spell.

Council To Hire Arts Officer

Council To Hire Arts Officer

The South Burnett Regional Council will hire an Arts Development Officer to help set the direction of the region’s future Arts Policy.