Water Petition Draws 500 Signatures
A petition protesting against a 150 per cent rise in the cost of standpipe water attracted more than 500 signatures at the Nanango Markets on Saturday morning.
Councillor To Run For ALP
Toowoomba councillor Megan O’Hara Sullivan has been named as an Australian Labor Party candidate for the upcoming State election.
Reservoir Repairs Begin Soon
Some Kingaroy and Wondai residents may experience intermittent drops in water pressure in coming weeks while work is done on two local reservoirs.
COVID Funds Help Local Projects
South Burnett Regional Council will use its $3.31 million COVID-19 Works for Queensland funding to carry out miscellaneous upgrades, maintenance and refurbishment across the region’s public facilities.
Budget Boost For Goomeri
Goomeri’s swimming pool, which has been closed since January, will receive a $509,000 upgrade to ensure it reopens in time for this year’s swimming season.
Pick The Photos For Museum
New signs will be installed in the outdoor interpretative area at the Kingaroy Information Art and Heritage Precinct – and the Heritage Museum windows decorated.
Mayors Discuss Priorities
The South Burnett was represented at a regional workshop in Maryborough earlier this month which discussed priority projects across the region.
Council Receives $20,000 Grant
South Burnett Regional Council will receive $20,000 from jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements in the wake of last summer’s bushfires.
Goomeri Gets Its Water Back
Goomeri residents say they’re very pleased the town’s water plant is back in operation after being out of action for more than a year.
Council Grants Rounds Open
South Burnett Regional Council’s latest round of community grants – including RADF grants for artists – will open August 1.
Opportunity To Chat With Mayor
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has released the list of dates for his second round of “Have A Chat With The Mayor” meet and greets.
Tourism Group Seeks Council Support
Local tourism group Visit South Burnett is seeking $140,000 from the South Burnett Regional Council to hire its own tourism officer
TRC Backs Economic Driver
Toowoomba Regional Council has committed to funding its economic development agency, Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise Pty Ltd, for a further three years.
Murgon Duo To Run Yallakool
Murgon businessman Heath Sander and his wife Rowena have been appointed the new managers for Yallakool Caravan and Recreation Park at Bjelke-Petersen Dam.
Updated Trails Guide Released
Toowoomba Regional Council has launched the 2020 “Walks & Trails of Toowoomba Region” guide which showcases 78 local nature excursions.
TRC Approves Flood Changes
The long process of identifying flood risks in the Toowoomba Regional Council area – a process begun after the 2010-11 floods – has finally drawn to a close.
‘Champion’ Leaves With A Long List
Cherbourg’s “Ministerial Champion” Dr Anthony Lynham visited the community on Tuesday … and left with a big wish list to take back with him to the State Government.
TRC Waives Some Charges
Toowoomba Regional Council has approved a number of measures to provide further relief to the community as it responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Big Ideas Shared At Cherbourg
Ideas ranging from from plastic recycling to arts sales in Brisbane were discussed during the visit of Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur Leanne Kemp to Cherbourg on Friday.
Water Concerns Hosed Down
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto has moved to hose down concerns Kingaroy is running out of water.
