Kathryn Is Our Citizen Of The Year
Kingaroy BaconFest’s founder – and first “Chief Baconeer” – Kathryn Stevens is the South Burnett’s 2021 Australia Day Citizen Of The Year.
Council Seeks Feedback On Draft Plan
South Burnett Regional Council is inviting feedback on its new draft Corporate Plan for 2021-2026.
Dog Discount Extended
South Burnett Regional Council has extended its dog registration pensioner discount to all pension card holders.
Special Guest At Awards
The sister of murdered Brisbane woman Allison-Bayden Clay will be the special guest at the South Burnett Australia Day awards presentation on Sunday (January 24).
Work To Start On Footpath
Work on a new footpath in Markwell Street, Kingaroy, will begin in mid-January.
TRC Welcomes Water Move
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has welcomed the State Government’s commitment to include the Darling Downs as one of three regional water assessment projects.
Barlil Weir Earns Phase 2 Tick
Phase 2 of the $2 million Burnett Water Feasibility Study – the “Options Analysis” – has been released, inching forward the eventual construction of the much-discussed Barlil Weir on Barambah Creek.
Proston Residents Welcome Santa
The residents of Wondai Road at Proston are celebrating after their slice of the South Burnett was selected as this year’s Santa Claus Lane.
Council To Fix Memorial Footpath
South Burnett Regional Council plans to spend an estimated $22,000 to repair the footpath around the Murgon War Memorial.
Fuel Cell Decision Postponed
A long-awaited fuel cell in Durong moved a step closer on Wednesday but the operator is unlikely to be announced until February.
Developers Must Build To Get Discounts
A rural residential estate developer who said their development would generate $50 million worth of business for the local economy has been refused an exemption from paying Operational Works application fees.
Grants Sought For Rail Trail, Saleyards
The South Burnett Regional Council will seek Federal Government funding to build the Proston-Hivesville Rail Trail and upgrade the Coolabunia Saleyards.
Council Updates Kumbia Plans
Kumbia’s much-promised street upgrade was the subject of a wide-ranging discussion led by Mayor Brett Otto with local residents last Thursday night in Kumbia.
TRC Launches Youth Grants
Toowoomba Regional Council has launched a Youth Grant scheme for the first time as part of its Community Grants program.
‘Temporary’ Standpipe Prices Stay
Fees for using the South Burnett’s standpipes will remain fixed at the current rate despite a plea by Mayor Brett Otto to his fellow Councillors to show compassion for some of the region’s most disadvantaged residents.
TRC Names Environment Committee
Toowoomba Regional Council has endorsed 13 community members to be part of a new Environment Advisory Committee.
Library Springs A Leak
Kingaroy Library has been forced to close after sustaining water damage in the recent heavy rain.
Exhibition Raises Art Questions
Half a century ago the South Burnett’s councils began accumulating an art collection that is now so big that just a third of it almost completely fills Wondai’s Regional Art Gallery.
Streetscape Ceremony Postponed
South Burnett Regional Council announced on Friday afternoon that the planned turning-of-the-sod ceremony for the Kingaroy Transformation Project won’t be going ahead as planned on Monday.
Wondai Water Plant Almost Ready
Construction of Wondai’s recycled water plant is nearing completion with commissioning and testing expected to begin in January.
