$1.6m Boost For SBRC
SBRC has secured more than $1.6 million through a new Federal Government program
TRC To Begin Reopening Libraries
Toowoomba Regional Council will begin re-opening library services from next Monday (May 25) with reduced hours and a new “Reserve and Collect” process.
Council Writes Off Bad Debts
South Burnett Regional Council will write off almost $159,000 in debts and fines because most are unrecoverable.
Board Appointed To Hospital Foundation
South Burnett Regional Council has appointed seven directors to the Board of the South Burnett Community Hospital Foundation Limited, meaning there are two vacant spots still left to fill.
Council Adopts Car Park Plan
South Burnett Regional Council has given staff the go-ahead to proceed with a major upgrade of Kingaroy’s Alford Street car park
$800,000 Boost For Recycling Centre
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council will receive just over $800,000 from the State Government to develop the next stage of its recycling centre.
Brochure Lists COVID-19 Supports
South Burnett Regional Council is mailing out a brochure with information about where to get help during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TRC To Favour Local Suppliers
Toowoomba Regional Council has made it easier for local suppliers to gain more Council business.
Playgrounds, Parks To Reopen
South Burnett Regional Council will begin a staged reopening of facilities this weekend.
Mayor Defends Expenses Policy
Mayor Brett Otto has responded to the May 11 report about the Expenses Reimbursement vote taken at the recent South Burnett Regional Council meeting.
TRC To Reopen Playgrounds
Toowoomba Regional Council is reopening playgrounds, skate parks, outdoor gyms and barbecue areas from Saturday – but gathering restrictions will apply.
Tree Snaps In Main Street
Luckily no one was injured when a large tree fell suddenly in Murgon’s main street on Monday afternoon.
Upgrades Greet Coolabunia Pupils
Coolabunia State School had a brand new car park to welcome back Prep and Year 1 students on Monday thanks to a $140,000 project completed by the South Burnett Regional Council.
Councils To Receive $338,000
The South Burnett, North Burnett and Bundaberg regional councils will receive $338,000 to combat pests and weeds.
Councillors Vote To Lift Expenses
South Burnett councillors have voted to increase their weekly fuel subsidies by 23 per cent and meal allowances by 42 per cent.
Council Writes Off $310,000 Debt
The South Burnett Regional Council has voted to write off more than $310,000 in unpaid rates and charges after auctioning 17 properties last November.
$19,000 Boost For Community Groups
Eleven community groups will share $19,314 in the latest round of the South Burnett Regional Council’s Community Grants Program.
Cherbourg Loosens Travel Restrictions
Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council has introduced some changes to the current travel restrictions in the Cherbourg community.
Council Shelves Tourism Plan
A proposed marketing plan to encourage more tourists to visit the South Burnett has been shelved due to COVID-19.
Mayor Discusses First Council Meeting
History was made in Kingaroy on Wednesday afternoon when new South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto held the first of his promised “after Council meeting” press conferences.
