Council Adopts New Disaster Plan
The South Burnett Regional Council adopted a new South Burnett Local Disaster Group Structure and the Local Disaster Management Plan at its May meeting.
TRC Appoints New CEO
Toowoomba Regional Council has appointed former National Heavy Vehicle Regulator boss Sal Petroccitto OAM as Council’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Users Urge Gympie To Upgrade Trail
The South Burnett Rail Trail Users Association – the not-for-profit group promoting the use of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail – has written to Gympie Regional Council to suggest upgrades to its section of the tourism link.
Murgon Projects Officially Unveiled
A community event was held in Murgon last Friday (May 16) to mark the official completion of several Council projects in Lamb Street and Queen Elizabeth II Park.
TRC Still Pressing For Dam Money
Toowoomba Regional Council has again pleaded for Federal and State government funding to support the compulsory $266.1 million Cressbrook Dam safety upgrades.
2025 Relay Launched With A Splash
The 2025 South Burnett Relay For Life fundraising campaign has been officially launched with a breakfast hosted by South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff in Nanango.
MP Praises Call Centre Model
Cherbourg Council hosted a visit from Brisbane-based State MP Steve Minnikin last week to discuss small business opportunities and digital connectivity in the community.
Building Firm Sets Up In Cherbourg
An Indigenous-owned building company, Arafura Building Systems, recently moved its factory from the Sunshine Coast to Cherbourg.
Sunpork Backs Baiting Program
Sunpork has donated 2000kg of meat to help with the South Burnett Regional Council’s annual wild dog and feral pig co-ordinated baiting programs.
Planning Change For Solar Farms
The State Government has introduced legislation into Parliament which will make major solar farms “impact assessable”.
Cherbourg Hosts Visiting Councils
History was made at Cherbourg this week when the community hosted the 2025 Indigenous Leaders Forum, a get-together of mayors and Council officials organised by the Local Government Association of Queensland.
$15,000 RADF Round Opens
Applications have opened for a special Regional Arts Development Fund round offering funding of up to $15,000.
Council Tick From Auditor-General
South Burnett Regional Council has received a tick from the Queensland Auditor-General in her latest annual report on local government finances.
Ex-Mayor Joins Grants Commission
Former Cherbourg mayor Elvie Sandow has been appointed to the Queensland Local Government Grants Commission.
Council Response To RSPCA Closure
South Burnett Regional Council released a media statement on Wednesday afternoon following our report about the imminent closure of the RSPCA’s Kingaroy shelter after the contract to run Council’s pound lapsed.
Kingaroy’s RSPCA Shelter To Close
The RSPCA’s Kingaroy animal shelter will close at the end of June after a new agreement could not be reached with the South Burnett Regional Council over management of its pound.
TRC Lists Election Priorities
Toowoomba Regional Council has written to all candidates in the Federal seats of Groom and Maranoa to put forward its priorities for the 2025 Federal Election.
Councils Welcome Coalition Promise
Queensland councils have welcomed the Coalition’s promised $1 billion recurrent funding for councils, and called on the ALP to match the election commitment.
Council Events To Collect Feedback
The first of the South Burnett Regional Council’s planned “community catch-ups” to discuss its new draft Corporate and Community plans will go ahead this week.
Olympian To Be Guest At Brekkie
Australian Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Taylor McKeown will be the guest speaker at this year’s South Burnett Relay For Life campaign launch breakfast.
