Tender Awarded For Fuel Cell
A tender for the construction and operation of a long-awaited fuel cell at Durong has been awarded to heavy haulage business Corbet’s Group.
Dog Owners Risk Big Fines
A recent dog attack in Nanango and complaints about dog poo on footpaths has prompted South Burnett Regional Council to remind dog owners about their responsibilities.
KTP Moves Along Alford St
The Alford and Glendon Street roundabout in Kingaroy will be closed for 24 hours on Monday as part of the Kingaroy Transformation Project (KTP).
Water Park Plan Shelved
Plans to seek funding for a new water park at Yallakool have been shelved after a feasibility study found the tourist park’s current infrastructure couldn’t support the project.
Council Plans $300,000 Trailhead
South Burnett Regional Council will seek a $150,000 grant from the Federal Government to complete the South Burnett Rail Trail.
Council Aims To ‘Empower’ Irrigators
South Burnett Regional Council will facilitate the formation of “voluntary collaborative groups” of irrigators as part of the next stage of the Burnett Water Feasibility Study.
TRC To Trial ‘Smart Meters’
Toowoomba Regional Council is offering property owners across the region the chance to be the first to use new smart water meter technology.
Cyclists Tempted To Take A Break
Cyclists using the Nanango link between the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail and the South Burnett Rail Trail now have no excuse not to rest up and enjoy a break in Nanango.
Planning Starts For Vaccine Rollout
South Burnett Regional Council has been working with Queensland Health to determine possible venues for the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination program in the region.
TRC Eases Grants Criteria
Toowoomba Regional Council has simplified some of its eligibility criteria for groups to receive Sport and Recreation grants.
Council Seeks Input On Two Plans
South Burnett Regional Council has two different sets of community engagement sessions running at present – and they shouldn’t be confused (unlike what we did earlier!).
$50,000 Boost For Festival
The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival has received a major cash injection from Gympie Regional Council ahead of its 2021 event.
TRC To Launch Major Planning Project
Toowoomba Regional Council will seek public input into “Toowoomba Region Futures”, a major planning project that aims to build a community vision for the region’s growth and development over the next 30 years.
SBRC Rates Notices Out
South Burnett Regional Council’s rates notices for the period January 1 to June 30, 2021, were issued on Wednesday.
Reef Regulations Rile Farmers
A renewed call to exclude the South Burnett from the Great Barrier Reef Catchment Area was dutifully noted by stunned departmental officers at a large Town Hall meeting held in Kingaroy on Tuesday night.
Council To Target Illegal Campers
South Burnett Regional Council will crack down on residents living in unapproved dwellings who repeatedly ignore Council directions or put their own health and safety at risk.
Mayor Warns Of ‘Long Path Ahead’
Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig has again warned residents that Council faces “a long path ahead” with many challenges for the Gympie region.
Upgrades Planned For Cultural Centre
South Burnett Regional Council has invited tenders for upgrades to the Nanango Cultural Centre.
TRC Drafts New Waste Policy
Toowoomba Regional Council’s Water and Waste Committee has recommended that Council endorse a new strategy to guide waste operations for the next three years.
E-Waste Skips Now At Tips
South Burnett Regional Council has introduced a free e-waste recycling service in the region.
