Outgoing Mayor Congratulates New Team
Outgoing South Burnett mayor Keith Campbell has congratulated Brett Otto on his poll success ahead of the official declaration of election results.
Otto To Be New Mayor
Kingaroy-based accountant Brett Otto will be the new South Burnett Mayor, although the results of the recent election have not yet been officially declared
‘Hook’ Elected In Division 6
Challenger Scott “Hook” Henschen has triumphed in the recount to overhaul sitting South Burnett Regional councillor Ros Heit in Division 6
Council Releases Food Safety Videos
South Burnett Regional Council has released two videos that provide some basic information about food safety for businesses diversifying during the COVID-19 crisis.
Antonio Thanks Voters For Support
Re-elected Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has thanked voters for putting their trust in him again.
Division 6 Still A Cliffhanger
The official result in South Burnett Regional Council’s neck-and-neck election race in Division 6 is still not known
First Priority: Keeping COVID-19 Out
There’s only one priority in Cherbourg at present, and that is keeping COVID-19 out of the community, newly elected Mayor Elvie Sandow says.
Work To Start On Meehans Road
Meehans Road at Memerambi is to be closed temporarily to allow South Burnett Regional Council to do essential roadworks.
Elvie Declared Cherbourg Mayor
Elvie Sandow will be sworn in as the new Mayor of Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council on Wednesday afternoon following the official declaration of results by the Electoral Commission of Queensland
Three Councillors Declared Victors
There will be at least one new face on the new South Burnett Regional Council with the official declaration on Tuesday evening of a result in the Division 4 poll.
Temporary Closure Of Standpipe
The water standpipe in Brisbane Street, Nanango, will be temporarily closed all day tomorrow (Wednesday, April 8) to allow council work to occur nearby.
Key Council Roles Still Undecided
A week after the South Burnett went to the polls, some key positions in local councils are still undecided
COVID-19 Message To Visitors
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group is aware a small number of travellers continue to be present in the South Burnett region.
Let’s Spread A Ray Of Sunshine
Feeling gloomy because of all the viral news? A couple of soon-to-be elected councillors want to do something about it!
TRC To Automate Crossings
Toowoomba Regional Council will begin automating CBD pedestrian crossings as soon as possible to help limit the spread of COVID-19.
Stop Flushing Wipes … Now
Toowoomba Regional Council is urging the community to only flush toilet paper after a rise in pipe blockages during the past two months
Second COVID-19 Case Confirmed
A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Kingaroy
LDMG Updates Community
The South Burnett Local Disaster Management Group met in Kingaroy on Wednesday morning
Council Closes Toilet Blocks
Public toilet blocks at various locations throughout the South Burnett have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Otto Leads In Mayoral Poll
South Burnett Mayoral candidate Brett Otto has opened up a 470-vote lead over incumbent Keith Campbell in official polling figures after last Saturday’s Council elections.
