TRC Mayor Sees Bright Future
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio believes the long-term future for the Darling Downs is bright, despite the economic impacts of COVID-19.
What The Councillors Said
South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto delivered the annual Budget Address ahead of the adoption of Council’s 2020-21 Budget on Wednesday morning.
Duff Calls For Standpipe Review
Councillor Kathy Duff has called for a review of standpipe water prices after the South Burnett Regional Council recently increased charges by almost 150 per cent.
Council’s ‘Zero Rise’ Budget
Most South Burnett ratepayers will pay no more for their general rates in 2020-21 – although some charges will rise.
TRC To Vote On Tip Plan
Uncertainty about the future direction of Yarraman’s waste transfer site has been cleared up.
Standpipe Price Rise Stays
South Burnett Regional Council has doubled down on its decision to raise the cost of standpipe water by almost 150 per cent, despite community outrage from some affected consumers.
Cool Ute Effort Raises $1500
It’s no secret that South Burnett Regional Council CEO Mark Pitt loves his Holden ute … but enough to sleep in it?
Upgrade For Airport
Runway lighting at Wondai Aerodrome will be upgraded as part of the South Burnett Regional Council’s Works For Queensland COVID round funding.
Council Wants You!
South Burnett Regional Council has put a call out for volunteers to help at the region’s Visitor Information Centres.
W4Q Boost For Goomeri
Goomeri and Kilkivan could prove to be the big winners from the State Government’s latest Works For Queensland council grants round.
WDRC Offers Free Dog Registrations
Dog owners in the Western Downs Regional Council area will be receiving a bonus thanks to COVID-19.
Water Study Identifies Key Projects
A proposal to construct a water recycling plant at Swickers’ pig abattoir in Kingaroy is the key new item on a proposed shortlist of possible future South Burnett water projects.
New Circuit Extends Link
The Link trail that connects Yarraman to Kingaroy via Nanango is barely a year old, but it is now about 60 per cent bigger.
Issues Discussed At Mondure
A barbecue hosted by the Mondure Rural Fire Brigade on Friday night provided an opportunity for community members to air issues of concern with the South Burnett Regional Council.
Strong Response To Petition
Organisers are stunned with the response to a petition to convert Murgon’s doomed Target Country store into a small format Kmart.
Freestays Pay Off For Proston
A free 48-hour caravan and RV parking area in Proston which opened a little more than three years ago is starting to pay steady dividends for the town.
Cherbourg Checkpoint To Go
The COVID-19 checkpoint on Cherbourg Road will be gone from midday on Friday, restoring full access to the community.
New Gympie CEO Appointed
Former Nanango Shire chief executive officer Shane Gray has been appointed the new CEO of Gympie Regional Council.
Councillors Slash Allowances
The South Burnett Regional Council has voted to take an axe to proposed new expense allowances, reducing them to their lowest level since 2012.
TRC Grants Round Opens
Applications for Toowoomba Regional Council’s next round of community grants opened on Wednesday.
