TRC Extends Water Tank Incentives
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved an extension of its water tank rebate scheme.
TRC Names New Committees
Toowoomba Regional Council has named the new members who will join a number of its voluntary advisory committees.
Mayors Back Border Closures
The Cherbourg and South Burnett mayors joined forces on Monday morning to urge caution before any easing of Queensland’s COVID-19 border restrictions.
Art Celebrates Peanut Centenary
A presentation ceremony will be held at Kingaroy’s Heritage Museum soon to officially celebrate an artwork that’s been delighting Museum visitors for the past six months.
Info Sessions About Streetscape
Information sessions about the Kingaroy Transformation Project will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall on Monday (September 14).
Mayor Details Region’s Priorities
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has presented State MPs with copies of the region’s strategic priorities during a visit to State Parliament on Wednesday.
Two Grants For Yarraman
Two Yarraman community groups will receive funding from Toowoomba Regional Council in the latest round of council’s Community Grants Program.
TRC Wins Regional Training Award
Toowoomba Regional Council took out the “Large Employer Of The Year Award” at the Queensland Training Awards (Darling Downs South West Region) announced on Friday morning.
New Tribunal Members Appointed
Seven new casual members have joined the Councillor Conduct Tribunal, the independent body charged with handling complaints of misconduct by councillors.
Council Halls Can Be Hired
South Burnett Regional Council has advised that its community halls are available for hire but there are restrictions in line with current Public Health Directions.
Protest Song Targets Water Hike
Nanango businesswoman Jane Erkens has released a video protesting the South Burnett Regional Council’s recent decision to lift standpipe water charges by 150 per cent.
Final Streetscape Plans Unveiled
The public will have the chance to view and comment on final plans for Kingaroy’s CBD revitalisation project later this month.
Council Policy Aims To Cut Discounts
The South Burnett Regional Council has called for public comment on a new policy that could mean some community groups will have to pay full Council fees if they have received government funding to help with an infrastructure project.
Nominations Open For Australia Day
Now’s the time to start thinking about the people in the local area who have achieved the most over the past 12 months.
No Lockdown For Cherbourg
COVID-19 restrictions introduced on Monday will not see the Cherbourg community go into lockdown again, but visitors from pandemic hot spots are not being encouraged.
LGAQ Unveils Election Wishlist
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) – the peak body representing all Queensland councils – has unveiled its wishlist for the upcoming State Election.
Roofing Contract Causes Concern
Gympie Regional Council will spend an extra $89,000 to re-roof Imbil’s water reservoir after discovering the original estimate for the roofing was 60 per cent below what was needed.
‘Eye Opening’ Visit For WBBROC
The Wide Bay Burnett Regional Organisation of Councils met in Cherbourg on Thursday – the first time the organisation has held an official gathering in the town.
Council Looking For Volunteers
South Burnett Regional Council has put a call out for people interested in volunteering at its Visitor Information Centres.
Meeting To Discuss Maidenwell Bins
Maidenwell residents have been invited to have their say about the construction of a new waste transfer station for the town.
