Incentives Unveiled For Developers
South Burnett Regional Council is hoping to supercharge development over the next 18 months by slashing charges and streamlining its planning and development processes.
Councils Form ‘Water Alliance’
Toowoomba Regional Council has formed a “water alliance” with four other Queensland councils and a NSW shire.
Dinner Plus Straight Talking
Mary O’Brien is a straight-talking ag consultant who knows a lot about spray drift and nozzles … but it’s her outreach to country blokes that is now turning heads.
TRC Launches Photo Competition
Toowoomba Regional Council is giving residents and visitors the opportunity to win a share of $500 in prizes by entering the “Love Your Local Landscapes” photography competition.
GRC Hikes Standpipe Charges
Standpipe users in the Gympie Regional Council may soon be singing the same tune as their counterparts in the South Burnett: “You’ve put up the water much more than you oughta!”
Meter Reading To Begin
Water meter readers will soon be in action across the South Burnett.
Council Supports Big Peanut Plan
Members of the “Kingaroy Needs A Big Peanut” committee met South Burnett Regional councillors and Council staff on Thursday morning to discuss possible locations for a planned sculpture.
Kingaroy Project Hits $13.9m
South Burnett Regional Council has voted to go ahead with a controversial expansion of the Kingaroy Transformation Project despite fears of a budget blowout.
Council Rejects Saleyard Offers
South Burnett Regional Council will maintain its ownership of the Coolabunia Saleyards but will draw up a five-year plan aimed at reinvigorating the facility.
Council Issues Mozzie Reminder
South Burnett Regional Council is urging residents to take action to reduce the breeding of mosquitoes.
Work Starts To Replace Footpath
Work to build a new footpath in Bell Street, Kumbia, began this week.
Tourism Numbers Remain High
The South Burnett has recorded the highest occupancy rate across the Southern Queensland Country Tourism region (SQCT) for the fourth consecutive month, according to a new study.
Bonus Round For Australia Day
The South Burnett might not celebrate Australia Day with its usual gusto in January unless more community groups apply for Council funding.
Have Your Say On Waste Upgrade
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging Yarraman residents to have a say about a concept design for an upgraded waste management facility for the town.
$2.1m Plan Added To CBD Upgrade
The possibility of an extra $2.1 million being spent on Kingaroy’s CBD transformation project – taking the total cost to $13.6 million – has alarmed some South Burnett councillors.
Leo Bishop: 1930-2020
Former Kingaroy Shire Council Deputy Mayor – and Murilla Shire Chairman – Leo Bishop died on October 30 after a long illness.
Councillors Discuss Pool Upgrades
South Burnett Regional Council is considering adding a disability changeroom to the South Burnett Aquatic Centre in Nanango.
Council Grants Announced
South Burnett Regional Council has announced the recipients of its latest round of Community Grants.
Who Wants To Run Ringsfield?
South Burnett Regional Council is again urging community groups and organisations to consider taking over the management of the historic Ringsfield House in Nanango.
Councils Lobbied Over Blackspots
South Burnett Regional Council met with Bunya Mountains community stakeholders on November 5 to discuss mobile communication shortfalls in the area.
