Historic Day As Murgon Hoists Flag
An historic moment occurred in Murgon on Thursday morning when the Aboriginal flag was hoisted for the first time in a small park near the Murgon RSL Club.
TRC Library Restrictions Ease
Toowoomba Regional Council’s libraries will move to the next stage of their re-opening from Monday (November 16).
Council To Hold Special Meeting
South Burnett Regional Council has scheduled a Special Council Meeting to be held next Wednesday, November 18.
Keep Clear Of Injured Flying Foxes
Gympie Regional Council has reminded residents not to touch injured or dead flying foxes.
Tourism Officer ‘Within Weeks’
The South Burnett’s local tourism association, Visit South Burnett, hopes to appoint a Tourism Development Officer within weeks.
TRC Funds Business Courses
Small and medium business owners and managers in Yarraman and Cooyar have been invited to take advantage of subsidised training courses starting in December designed to improve business skills and digital marketing expertise.
Shops Available For Lease Soon
Retailers who would like to set up shop in Murgon will have extra options to choose from soon when the South Burnett Regional Council puts three vacant shops at 62-70 Lamb Street up for lease.
Work Starts On Bunyas Footpath
South Burnett Regional Council has started work on a new footpath at the Bunya Mountains which will improve safety for local residents and visitors.
Council Sues Over Water Plant
South Burnett Regional Council has launched a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the company which built the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant.
‘Dark Fibre’ Plan For CBD
Kingaroy’s transformation project – which began recently – could herald a new era of high-speed internet connectivity for the town’s CBD if an exciting project being explored by the SBRC comes to fruition.
SBRC To Join New Alliance
South Burnett Regional Council will be part of a new economic development body made up neighbouring councils, Mayor Brett Otto announced at the KCCI breakfast on Thursday morning.
Prompt Action Fixes Storm Issues
Electrical equipment at the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant was knocked out of action when the plant was struck by lightning during last Saturday’s thunderstorm.
Work To Start Soon On Park
Work to build an all-abilities playground at Butter Factory Park in Nanango will begin in December.
Applications Sought For Committee
South Burnett Regional Council is seeking expressions of interest to fill three positions on its independent Corporate Risk and Audit Advisory Committee.
GRC Working To Rebuild Trust: Mayor
Gympie Regional Council can’t afford the maintenance of its “beautiful” aquatic centre or the $2 million annual bill to keep the Mary Valley Rattler running, Mayor Glen Hartwig admitted on Thursday.
Another Pink Fundraiser In The Can!
The “Pinking Up the South Burnett” promotion to promote the McGrath Foundation received a helping hand earlier this week through the generosity of local residents’ efforts to recycle.
Have A Say On Recycling
Yarraman and Cooyar residents will have a last chance this week to have their say about Toowoomba Regional Council’s 2021 Waste Management Strategy.
Spooky Start To Weekend
If the threat of more storms – and the State Election – weren’t scary enough on Saturday, it was also Halloween.
Invite Santa To Visit Your Street!
In preparation for the festive season, South Burnett residents are being urged to band together again and light up their homes for Christmas.
Council Says: Be Prepared!
South Burnett Regional Council has reminded residents to “be prepared” now the storm season has arrived.
